The National Institutes for Health and the World Health Organization recognize the validity of acupuncture, and endorse the use of acupuncture for a number of conditions. Acupuncture is often combined with Chinese herbal medicine to provide the greatest effect. Muscular and skeletal conditions: Pain or restriction in any of the following areas: back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Also, sports injuries and conditions such as fibromyalgia.
- Headaches: Tension, migraines.
- Digestive conditions: Constipation and diarrhea, indigestion, gastritis, IBS, reflux, hiccoughs.
- Respiratory conditions: Sinusitis, asthma, allergies and bronchitis.
- Slow Metabolism and Low Energy
- Women’s Health Issues: Infertility in women, premenstrual symptoms (PMS, PMDD), menstrual irregularities, menopausal symptoms.
- Side effects of cancer therapies: Nausea, pain.
- Arthritis: Osteoarthritis.
- Dental: Pain after dental procedures, TMJ.
- Nerve conditions: Neuropathy, neuralgia, Bell’s Palsy.
- Circulatory conditions: Poor circulation, edema.
- Psychological issues: Depression, anxiety, insomnia.