What does acupuncture treat?
Traditional Chinese Medicine treats every form of dis-ease and is a complex system of medicine that can have positive effects on a multitude of ailments. Acupuncture is a thousands year old art and science, and Western researchers are finally catching on to what the Chinese have known for centuries- Acupuncture works! According to the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization, acupuncture has proven effective in treating the following:
Orthopedics:
Arthritis, Back, Neck, Knee & Elbow Pain, Muscle Pain, Cramping & Weakness, Sciatica, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendonitis, Fibromyalgia
Digestive Disorders:
Abdominal Pain, Constipation / Diarrhea, IBS, IBD /Crohns / Colitis, Nausea / Vomiting, Indigestion / GERD
Women’s Health:
PMS, Menstrual Disorders, Menopause, Peri-menopause, Infertility, Pregnancy (morning sickness), Post- Partum Recovery, PCOS / Endometriosis / Fibroids
Psycho-Emotional:
Anxiety, Insomnia, Stress, PTSD, Depression, Addiction (drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc.), Excess Emotions: Anger, Worry, Fear, Sadness
Respiratory:
Allergies, Asthma, Common Colds / Flus, Cough/Bronchitis
Neurological / Sensory:
Headaches, Migraines, Neuropathy, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Bell’s Palsy, Vision, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus
Miscellaneous:
Fatigue, Immune System Regulation, Libido, Hypertension, Hepatitis, Weight Loss, Pre- and Post-Operative Pain & Recovery
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
The National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health (NIH) provides an in-depth report on the safety and efficacy of acupuncture.
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) provides the most comprehensive modern evidence-based review of conditions effectively treated with acupuncture.
Evidencebasedacupuncture.org is a reliable source of medical information on the mechanisms, safety and economics acupuncture, providing helpful links to a wide variety of research.