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 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 Asthma Seasonal Allergies Cystic Fibrosis
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Skin Disorders Acne Eczema Psoriasis
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Disorders of the Eye Central retinitis Cataracts (without complications)
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Disorders of the Mouth Toothache Pain post-dental work Acute and chronic pharyngitis
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Gastro-intestinal Disorders Acid Reflux GERD Acute and chronic gastritis Duodenal ulcer Ulcerative colitis Crohn's Disease Constipation Diarrhea Morning sickness Diverticulitis
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Musculo-skeletal Low back pain Neck pain Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis Spinal Stenosis Sciatica Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Frozen Shoulder Whiplash Plantar fasciitis Sports Injuries Fibromyalgia
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Neurological Disorders Headaches and migraines Trigeminal neuralgia Bell's Palsy Parkinson's Multiple Sclerosis Peripheral neuropathies Vertigo, Meniere's disease Tinnitus Shingles, Post Herpetic Neuralgia
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Genito-Urinary Kidney Stones Endometriosis Fibroids Impotence Female Infertility 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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