WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE AND WHAT CONDITIONS CAN IT TREAT?

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine promote physical healing, emotional healing, pain relief, relaxation, and stress reduction on a holistic level. It can provide relief to those suffering from acute conditions, as well as long standing chronic conditions. It can also be used as a preventative healthcare measure, detoxification support, and facial rejuvenation technique.   The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the following conditions for treatment with acupuncture.  The list released by WHO includes, but is not limited to, the following conditions:

CARDIOVASCULAR


Palpitations
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia

RESPIRATORY 
Acute bronchitis
Asthma
Seasonal Allergies
Cystic Fibrosis

EYES


Central retinitis
Cataracts (without
complications)

UPPER RESPIRATORY 
Acute sinusitis
Acute rhinitis
Common Cold
Acute tonsillitis

SKIN 


Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis

MOUTH


Toothache
Pain post-dental work
Acute and chronic pharyngitis

GASTROINTESTINAL

Acid Reflux
GERD
Acute and chronic gastritis
Duodenal ulcer 
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Diarrhea
Morning sickness
Diverticulitis

MUSCULO-SKELETAL


Low back pain
Neck pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Spinal Stenosis
Sciatica
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder
Whiplash
Plantar fasciitis
Sports Injuries
Fibromyalgia

NEUROLOGICAL


Headaches and migraines
Trigeminal neuralgia
Bell's Palsy
Parkinson's
Multiple Sclerosis
Peripheral neuropathies
Vertigo, Meniere's disease
Tinnitus
Shingles/Post Herpetic Neuralgia

GENITO-URINARY


Kidney Stones
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Impotence
Female Infertility
Male Infertility
Menopause
Menstrual Cramps
Premenstrual Syndrome
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL


Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia