According to the World Health Organization’s official report Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, acupuncture can be effective in the treatment of many conditions, including:
Acute / Chronic Pain
- Muscle pain, sprains, strains, localized injuries, swelling, inflammation
- Tendonitis
- Pain from herniated disc
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Headaches and migraines
Respiratory
- Seasonal allergies
- Asthma
- Common cold / cough
- Sinus infection
- Bronchitis
Gastrointestinal
- IBS
- Constipation and diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Acid reflux
Women’s Health
- Premenstrual syndrome (pain and cramps, irregular or heavy menses, etc)
- Menopause syndrome (hot flashes, night sweats, sleep issues, etc)
Neurological
- Fibromyalgia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Bell’s Palsy
- Numbness / tingling, muscle weakness
- Multiple Sclerosis
Psychological / Emotional
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Smoking cessation support
Endocrine
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism