The World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health have a long list of conditions for which acupuncture is determined to be safe and effective. Research is ongoing, continuing to add to the list.
- Pain headache, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, post-operative pain, migraines, dental pain
- Stress anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, panic attacks
- Respiratory allergies, sinusitis, common cold, flu, asthma, bronchitis. rhinitis
- Digestive abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, colitis, IBS, ulcers, indigestion, multiple food intolerance, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome
- Cardiovascular many conditions can be helped, however due to the seriousness of heart disease, one should seek traditional medical treatment first
- Muscular-skeletal stiff neck, spasms, low back pain, sciatica, foot pain, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, knee pain, ankle pain, sciatica, sports performance, wrist pain
- Immune chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, common cold, flu
- Gynecological PMS, menopause, cramps, irregular periods, infertility, postpartum, painful periods
- Urinary incontinence, painful urination, reproductive problems, urinary tract infections
- Neurological headache, migraine, cluster headache, stroke, Bell’s palsy, shingles, neuropathy, neuroma, paralysis, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, trigeminal neuralgia
- Cancer side effects of chemo and radiation, fatigue, appetite
- Trauma automobile accidents (MVA), concussion, traumatic brain injury, sprains, pulled muscles
- Peri-operative help recovery and healing of wounds, enhance range of motion, boost immune system, reduce swelling
- Mental Health addictions including alcohol, drugs, nicotine; PTSD, panic attack, adjustment disorder, depression, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, emotional imbalance