Other
Conditions
The World Health Organization recognizes the ability
of acupuncture to treat over 43 common disorders including:
- Gastrointestinal Disorders, such as food allergies,
chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, anorexia
and gastritis
- Gynecological Disorders, such as irregular, heavy,
or painful menstruation, infertility in women and men,
and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Respiratory Disorders, such as emphysema, sinusitis,
asthma, allergies and bronchitis
- Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous
System, such as arthritis, migraine headaches, neuralgia,
insomnia, dizziness and low back, neck and shoulder
pain
- Circulatory Disorders, including hypertension
- Emotional and Psychological Disorders, including
depression, and anxiety
- Addictions, such as alcohol, nicotine and drugs
- Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
In addition, acupuncture is often effective therapy for
other chronic and painful debilitating disorders which
have no clear explanation or origin. Acupuncture is also
useful in resolving physical problems related to tension,
stress and emotional conditions.
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