The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture and traditional Oriental medicine's ability to treat over 40 common disorders including:
| Gastrointestinal Disorders |
| Food allergies |
Peptic Ulcer |
Chronic Diarrhea |
| Constipation |
Indigestion |
Gastrointestinal weakness |
| Anorexia |
Gastritis |
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| Urogenital Disorders |
| Stress incontinence |
Urinary tract infections |
Sexual dysfunction |
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| Gynecological Disorders |
| Irregular, heavy or painful menstruation |
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) |
Infertility in women and men |
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| Respiratory Disorders |
| Emphysema |
Sinusitis |
Asthma |
| Allergies |
Bronchitis |
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| Disorders of the bones, muscles, joints and nervous system |
| Arthritis |
Migraine headaches |
Neuralgia |
| Insomnia |
Dizziness |
Low back, neck and shoulder pain |
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| Circulatory Disorders |
| Hypertension |
Angina pectoris |
Arteriosclerosis |
| Anemia |
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| Emotional and Psychological Disorders |
| Stress |
Anxiety |
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| Addictions |
| Alcohol |
Nicotine |
Drugs |
Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Disorders
Chronic Conditions and Supportive Therapy
Some of my patients have found that chronic conditions they had "learned to live with" were resolved or significantly improved with a number of acupuncture treatments, and rediscovered a quality of life that they had forgotten had once existed for them. Other patients have found that acupuncture will help them get through a difficult course of Western medical treatments. For example, treating nausea due to chemotherapy with acupuncture may be very valuable.
Preventive Medicine
Many of my patients have decided that acupuncture is very effective in the maintenance of good health. Coming in for seasonal or regular "tune up," rewards them more energy, improved digestion, fewer colds and an increased ability to cope with the daily stress of modern life.
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