Conditions Treated
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands
of years to treat a wide variety of health conditions. The World
Health Organization (WHO) has approved the following conditions
for treatment with acupuncture. The list released by the WHO includes,
but is not limited to, the following conditions:
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Cardiovascular
Angina
Palpitations
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
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Upper Respiratory Tract
Acute sinusitis
Acute rhinitis
Common Cold
Acute tonsillitis
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Respiratory System
Acute bronchitis
Bronchial asthma
Seasonal Allergies
Cystic Fibrosis
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Skin Disorders
Acne
Dermatitis (Eczema)
Psoriasis
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Disorders of the Eye
Acute conjunctivitis
Central retinitis
Myopia (in children)
Cataracts (without
complications)
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Disorders of the Mouth
Toothache, post-extraction pain
Gingivitis
Acute and chronic pharyngitis
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Gastro-intestinal Disorders
Spasms of esophagus
GERD
Acute and chronic gastritis
Chronic duodenal ulcer
Acute duodenal ulcer
Acute and chronic colitis
Acute bacillary dysentery
Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea from morning sickness and chemotherapy
Diverticular Disease
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Musculo-skeletal
Low back pain
Neck pain
Arthritis
Bursitis
Osteoarthritis
Spinal Stenosis
Sciatica
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Shoulder Impingement
Whiplash
Muscle strain and sprain
Plantar fasciaitis
Sports Injuries
Fibromyalgia
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Neurological Disorders
Headaches and migraines
Trigeminal neuralgia
Facial palsy
Pareses following a stroke
Parkinson's
Multiple Sclerosis
Peripheral neuropathies
Meniere's disease
Tinnitus
Neurogenic bladder
dysfunction
Nocturnal enuresis
Intercostal neuralgia
Cervicobrachial syndrome
"Frozen shoulder"
"Tennis elbow"
Sciatica
Low back pain
Osteoarthritis
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Genito-Urinary
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Endometriosis
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Fibroids
Impotence
Female Infertility
Kidney Stones
Male Infertility
Menopause
Menstrual Cramps
Premenstrual Syndrome
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection
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Mental/Emotional Issues
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
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