As previously mentioned, ancient Chinese acupuncture maps reveal a unique system of specialized points running along channels that feed energy to the organs of the body.

These channels are commonly referred to as "meridians". It is essential for the health and well being of all organisms that there be sufficient energy in these circuits and that they be balanced with respect to one another.

An imbalance in the flow of Qi will cause a shift in the equilibrium of the organism. This in turn can crystallize into patterns of disharmony and illness in the physical body and organ pathology. In acupuncture, the meridians are responsible for distributing the subtly magnetic energies of Qi which can provide sustenance and organization for the physical-cellular structure of each organ system.

Acupuncture points along the superficial meridians in the skin demonstrate unique electrical properties which distinguish them from the surrounding epidermis. When skin cells are pierced, they begin to leak electrically charged ions into surrounding tissues so a weak electrical battery-like effect is created. We call this weak electrical current "the current of injury" and this current injury in turn is known to stimulate the healing response from nearby cells. The electrical parameters of the acupuncture points vary according to physiological and emotional changes within the organisms.

Disease states produce characteristic disturbances in the electrical potentials of the acupuncture points along particular meridians. Strong correlations exist between meridians that are electrically out of balance and the presence of underlying disease in the associated organ systems.