CONDITIONS TREATED WITH ACUPUNCTURE
In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a report entitled "Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials." The report cited conditions for which acupuncture proved to be an effective treatment during clinical research trials.
Below is a list that includes conditions cited in the WHO report along with other conditions that have withstood the test of time (over thousands of years) to become generally accepted as responding well to acupuncture. This list is not exhaustive. There are many conditions that may be treated by acupuncture, which are not listed below. Please contact us to discuss your condition and with any questions that you might have concerning acupuncture.
RESPIRATORY
Asthma
Bronchitis
Common Cold
Flu
EYE ● EAR ● NOSE ●THROAT
Allergies
Sore Throats
Sinus Infections & Headaches
Toothaches
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Nosebleeds
Ear Aches & Infection
GASTROINTESTINAL
Acid Reflux & Heartburn
Indigestion
Bloating
Flatulence
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gallstones
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Gastritis
AUTOIMMUNE, RHEUMATOLOGICAL & INFLAMMATORY
Lyme Disease
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
ENDOCRINE
Diabetes
Hyperthyroid
Hypothyroid
Graves' Disease
Hashimoto's Disease
NEUROLOGICAL
Headache & Migraine
Dizziness
Vertigo
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Bell's Palsy
Facial Spasms
Peripheral Neuropathies
Multiple Sclerosis
CARDIOVASCULAR
High Blood Pressure
Low Blood Pressure
Heart Palpitations
DERMATOLOGICAL
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Hives
UROGENITAL
Urinary Tract Infections
Incontinence
Frequent Urination
Nighttime Urination
SLEEP & ENERGY ISSUES
Insomnia
Low Energy
Chronic Fatigue
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Fertility Support
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PMS
Painful Periods
Irregular Periods
No periods
Menopausal Syndrome
MUSCULOSKELETAL
Muscle Pain
Joint Pain
Sprains & Strains
Tendonitis
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Sciatica
TMJ Dysfunction
MENTAL & EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Irritability
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
PTSD
ADHD
Addiction Recovery Support
Smoking Cessation
CANCER SUPPORT
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy side effects
GENERAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
You do not need to have something "wrong" with you to benefit from acupuncture!
Common “side effects” of acupuncture include: stress relief, increased energy and vitality, a good night's sleep, and an overall sense of calmness and well-being.