Acupuncture is a well developed, complete healthcare system based on natural energetic laws dating back to 3000 years. It is a powerful medicine which aids in strengthening the immune system and serves to prevent disease, control pain, increase health and the quality of people’s lives.
The World Health Organization (WHO), has also compiled a list of diseases, symptoms and conditions for which acupuncture has shown definite therapeutic effects, but more proof is needed to establish acupuncture as a mainstream form of treatment.
In an official report, Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, the WHO (WHO) has listed the following symptoms, diseases and conditions that have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by acupuncture:
low back pain
neck pain
sciatica
tennis elbow
knee pain
periarthritis of the shoulder
sprains
facial pain (including craniomandibular disorders)
headache
dental pain
tempromandibular (TMJ) dysfunction
rheumatoid arthritis
induction of labor
correction of malposition of fetus (breech presentation)
morning sickness
nausea and vomiting
postoperative pain
stroke
essential hypertension
primary hypotension
renal colic
leucopenia
adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy
allergic rhinitis, including hay fever
biliary colic
depression (including depressive neurosis and depression following stroke)
acute bacillary dysentery
primary dysmenorrhea
acute epigastralgia
peptic ulcer
acute and chronic gastritis
In an official report, Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, the WHO (WHO) has listed the following symptoms, diseases and conditions that have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by acupuncture:
low back pain
neck pain
sciatica
tennis elbow
knee pain
periarthritis of the shoulder
sprains
facial pain (including craniomandibular disorders)
headache
dental pain
tempromandibular (TMJ) dysfunction
rheumatoid arthritis
induction of labor
correction of malposition of fetus (breech presentation)
morning sickness
nausea and vomiting
postoperative pain
stroke
essential hypertension
primary hypotension
renal colic
leucopenia
adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy
allergic rhinitis, including hay fever
biliary colic
depression (including depressive neurosis and depression following stroke)
acute bacillary dysentery
primary dysmenorrhea
acute epigastralgia
peptic ulcer
acute and chronic gastritis
Acupuncture treatment for infertility is a great modality to help couples conceive naturally or to help the success of ART (assisted reproductive therapy) such as IUI or IVF. If you have women’s health issues please visit our Women’s Health pages
Fertility
Acne
Anemia
Anxiety / Depression
Breast health / lumps / fibroids
Cardiovascular health
Cervical dysplasia (abnormal PAP)
Dysmenorrhea (painful menses / cramps)
Endometriosis
Low libido
Menopausal syndrome (all types)
Menstrual problems
Miscarriage
Osteoporosis
PMS / Migraine Headaches
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Post-partum bleeding
Post-partum depression
Pregnancy support
Urinary tract infection
Vaginal dryness
Vaginal infection (bacterial, yeast, trichomonas)
Reducing Adverse Symptoms of Menopause
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can improve Women’s Health by:
•Promoting Fertility
•Regulating the Endocrine System
•Enhancing the Immune System
•Reducing Stress
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