WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?

Heal Your Body

Overall, the Chinese have mapped the presence of 361 acupoints in the major meridians. Below is a list of conditions and circumstances for which people commonly find acupuncture treatment to be effective.

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General

Allergies, Asthma, Sinusitis, Headaches, TMJ, Back Pain, Sciatica,

Musculoskeletal Problems, Insomnia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Depression, High Blood Pressure, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Addictions, Indigestion, Constipation, Sexual Dysfunction, Post-Operative Recovery, Palliative Care.

Women’s Health

Menstrual Irregularities, Menopause, Conception Difficulties, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Lactation Difficulties, Postpartum, Ovarian and Uterine Problems.

Men’s Health

Prostate, Infertility, Impotence.

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Preventative Health

Prevention, Stress Management, Wellness, Seasonal Attunement

Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems.

Below is a list of disorders for which acupuncture is effective (according to the NIH):

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Muscle, Bone and Nerve Pain
and Diseases Sprains / Strains Back Pain Leg Pain Foot Pain Stiff Shoulders and Neck Lumbago Sciatica Tennis Elbow Carpal Tunnel syndrome and Painful Joints TMJ; Toothache Headache and Migraines Rheumatism; Arthritis Facial Paralysis; Bell’s Palsy Fibromyalgia

Obstetrics and gynecology

Menstrual Pain and Cramping PMS Menopause Infertility Fetal Malposition

Addictions Tobacco Narcotics Alcohol Weight Loss

Diseases of the heart and
blood vessels

Angina High blood pressure Obesity Drug addiction Smoking

Digestive disorders

Indigestion Stomach ulcers Gall stones Diarrhea Constipation Nausea and vomiting Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Diseases of the respiratory system

Allergies Asthma Bronchitis Sinusitis

Diseases of the nervous system

Stroke Neuralgia Stress, anxiety, depression and other nervous disorders Nerve paralysis

Headaches/migraines