List of Conditions

Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the following conditions for treatment with acupuncture. The list released by the WHO includes, but is not limited to the following conditions:

Cardiovascular: Palpitations, High Cholesterol, Tachycardia, Bradychardia

Respiratory System: Acute Bronchitis, Asthma, Allergies, Cystic Fibrosis

Disorders of the Eye: Central Retinitis, Cataracts

Gastro-Intestinal Disorders: Acid Reflux, Gastirits, GERD, Duodenal Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Constipation,  Diarrhea, Morning Sickness, Diverticulitis

 Neurological Disorders: Headaches, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Parkinson’s, Shingles

Upper Respiratory Tract: Acute sinusitis or Rhinitis, Common Cold, Acute Tonsillitis

Skin Disorders: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Back Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel, Frozen Shoulder, Whiplash, Pantar Fascitis. Sports Injures, Fibromyalgia.

Genito-Urinary: Kidney Stones, Endometriosis, Fibroids, Impotence, Infertility, Menopause, Menstrual cramps. Premenstrual Syndrome, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary tract Infection

Mental/Emotional Issues: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia