Acupuncture is recognized to effectively treat many conditions by The World Health Organization of the United Nations (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH).

These leading medical research centers have identified over 40 medical conditions effectively treated with acupuncture. The following compilation includes these and other disorders which scientific research/clinical experience have shown acupuncture to be effective for. While this list is not all inclusive, it is a good place to start understanding what TCM can be beneficial in treating.

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Emotional:

Stress

Depression

Anxiety

Insomnia

Irritability

Musculoskeletal:

Arthritis

Tendonitis

Bursitis

Lower Back Pain Neck/ Upper Back Pain

All Pain Conditions

Neurologic:

Migraines and Other Headaches

Sciatica

Numbness/ Tingling

Muscle Spasms/ Tremors

Digestive problems:

Constipation Diarrhea Hemorrhoids Colitis/ Crohn’s

Food Poisoning

Stomachache

IBS/ Diverticulitis

Gynecology:

PMS

Menopause

Morning Sickness

Endometriosis

Fibrocystic

Breast Disease

Infertility

PCOS

Respiratory:

Asthma

Allergies

Ear Infections

Colds

Flus

Sore Throats

Coughs/Bronchitis

Rhinitis/Sinusitis

Emphysema

Urinary problems:

Cystitis

Urinary Incontinence

Prostatitis

UTI/Yeast Infection

Skin problems:

Acne

Psoriasis

Eczema

Painful Scars

Rash

Miscellaneous:

Smoking Addiction

Drug Addiction

Alcoholism

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fibromyalgia

Lupus/ Auto-Immune Diseases

Obesity

Chemotherapy/ Radiation Side Effects

Post-Surgical for Pain

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