Choose the best answer to complete the below passage.
Acupuncture is a form of …(1)… medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM theory and practice are not based upon …(2)… knowledge, and acupuncture is a pseudoscience. There …(3)… a diverse range of acupuncture theories based on different philosophies, and techniques vary depending on the country. The method used in TCM is probably the most widespread in the United States. It is most often used …(4)… pain relief, though it is also used for a wide range of other conditions. Acupuncture is generally used only in combination with other forms of …(5)…
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