The World Health Organization recognizes Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine as treating over 43 common disorders.
Physical Pain
Musculoskeletal (neck, shoulder, lower back, knees, etc.)
Chronic and acute
Pre- and post-operative
Gynecological Disorders
Irregular, heavy, or painful menstruation,
Infertility in women and men
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Menopausal problems
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal weakness (anorexia, gastritis, indigestion)
Peptic ulcer
Chronic diarrhea, constipation
Urogenital Disorders
Stress incontinence
Urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction
Respiratory Disorders
Sinusitis
Asthma, allergies, and bronchitis
Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System
Arthritis, migraines, neuralgia
Insomnia, dizziness
Bells’ palsy
Fibromyalgia
Emotional and Psychological Disorders
Depression, and Anxiety
Insomnia
Mania, panic attack
Addictions, such as alcohol, nicotine, drugs, and over-eating
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
‘Acupuncture is an effective therapy for other chronic, painful, and debilitating disorders which have no clear explanation or origin or solutions from Western Medicine.’