Efficacy of Acupuncture

The World Health Organization (WHO), the health branch of the United Nations, lists more than 40 conditions for which acupuncture may be a useful treatment.

The National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization recognizes the efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of many common disorders, including:

• Gastrointestinal disorders such as food, allergies, peptic ulcer, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, and gastritis
• Urogenital disorders including stress incontinence, urinary tract infection, and sexual dysfunction in men and women
• Gynecological Disorders irregular, heavy, or painful menstruation, infertility in women and men, and premenstrual syndrome
• Respiratory Disorders such as emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies, and bronchitis
• Disorders of the Bone, Muscles, Joints, and Nervous System like arthritis, migraine, headaches, neuralgia, fibromyalgia, insomnia, dizziness, back, neck, and shoulder pain, and chronic pain syndromes
• Circulatory Disorders such as angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, and anemia
• Emotional and Psychological Disorders including depression and anxiety
• Addictions including alcohol, nicotine, and drugs
• Supportive Therapy that relieves the unpleasant side effects of radiation and chemotherapy, and in chronic, painful, and debilitating disorders A

Acupuncture is appropriate for any age.

Oriental medicine is a comprehensive health care system encompassing a variety of traditional health care therapies that have been used for more than 3,000 years to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve well-being.

Acupuncture is one of the essential elements of Oriental medicine. Other elements include Chinese dietary therapy, bodywork (acupressure, shiatsu) movement practices (tai chi, qi gong) based on traditional medicinal principles.

All Oriental medicine modalities are intended to improve the flow of qi (pronounced "chee"). Qi regulates the body's spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance and is influenced by the opposing forces of yin and yang. According to traditional Chinese medicine, when yin and yang characteristics are balanced, they work together with the natural flow of qi to help the body achieve and maintain health. Acupuncture promotes wellness and can assist in the healing of many disorders.