Diseases and Disorders Acupuncture Treats

(as reported by the W.H.O.)

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Acupuncture has been shown to be clinically effective in the following areas of illness:

Dermatological
Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne, Alopecia areata, Herpes zoster, Allergic skin rashes, Urticaria/Hives

Emotional
Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Nervousness, Neurosis

Eyes-Ears-Nose-Throat

Cataracts, Poor vision, Toothache, Gingivitis
Gastrointestinal
Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Constipation, Hyperacidity, Ulcers, Indigestion, Hiccups, Nausea/Vomiting, Chronic Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Gynecological-Reproductive
Premenstrual syndrome, Menopausal symptoms, Infertility, Menstrual irregularities, Pre/Post-partum care

Miscellaneous
Addiction control, Blood pressure regulation, Chronic fatigue, Immune system tonification, Stress reduction, Weight management, Athletic performance

Musculoskeletal (Joint/Muscles)
Arthritis, Rheumatism, Cervical spondylosis, Chronic/Acute pain, Muscle cramping, Muscle pain/weakness, Sciatica, Sprains/overstrain, Injuries, Tennis elbow

Neurological
Headaches, Migraines, Facial Paralysis, Hemiplegia/Post-stroke rehabilitation, Post-operative pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease

Respiratory
Asthma, Allergies, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Bronchitis, Common cold

Additional Symptoms and Conditions Treated By Acupuncture

Addictions

Ankle Swelling

Attention Deficit Disorder

Bed Wetting (Enuresis)

Bronchial Conditions

Bursitis

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Circulation, Poor

Colon, Spastic

Cough, Chronic

Detox for Chemical Dependancy

Disc Problems

Diverticulitis

Dizziness (vertigo)

Down Syndrome

Emphysema

Feet, Cold

Fibromyalgia

Flu

Gall Bladder Disorders

Gas

Gynecological Dysfunctions

Hay Fever

Heart Problems

Hemorroids

Hip Pain

Injuries - Auto, Home, Sports, Work

Kidney Problems

Leg Pain, Cramps, Tingling, Numbness

Liver Problems

Nervousness

Neuralgia

Pleurisy

Shingles

Throat, Sore

Thyroid Conditions

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

Whiplash