Frequently Asked Questions:
- Does acupuncture hurt?
- How does community acupuncture work?
- Are Chinese herbs safe and effective?
- How many treatments will I need?
- What does acupuncture treat?
The following is a list of some of the symptoms, diseases and conditions that are recognized by National Institute of Health (NIH) and World Health Organization (WHO) to be treated effectively by acupuncture and chinese herbs:
Upper Respiratory Tract
Sinusitis, runny nose, cold and flu Tonsillitis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma Gastrointestinal Disorders ⋅Esophageal spasms, hiccough, stomach prolapse, ⋅Gastritis, acid reflux, duodenal ulcer ⋅Colitis, bacterial dysentery, diarrhea, constipation Mouth Disorders ⋅Toothache, gingivitis, pharyngitis Mental Emotional Problems ⋅Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia Eye Disorders ⋅Macular degeneration, cataracts |
Neurological Disorders
⋅Headache, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, ⋅Facial palsy, paralysis following a stroke ⋅Peripheral neuropathies, Meniere's disease ⋅Neurogenic bladder dysfunction, bedwetting Musculoskeletal Disorders ⋅Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica ⋅Low back pain, back and knee pain ⋅Osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome ⋅Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue ⋅Sports injuries and pains Reproductive & Gynecological Conditions ⋅PMS, menstrual cramps, spotting and excessive bleeding, absence of menses, infertility ⋅Impotence, incontinence, prostatitis |