ELEMENT Acupuncture and Wellness

William Wessel, Licensed Acupuncturist

45 Newbury Street, Suite 208

Boston, MA 02116

617-922-1881

Other Treatable Conditions in which Acupuncture is Effective

In 2003, the World Health Organization published a landmark study titled, "Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials."  A summary of their findings is below.

Diseases, symptoms or conditions for which acupuncture has been proven an effective treatment:

Addictions:  Alcohol, Drugs, Food, Nicotine, Sexual

Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System:  Arthritis, Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Knee Pain, Migraine Headaches, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Sprains, Stroke

Circulatory System Disorders:  Anemia, Angina Pectoris, Arteriosclerosis, Hypertension

Emotional and Psychological Disorders:  Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Insomnia

Gastrointestinal Disorders:  Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food Allergies, Nausea and Vomiting, Peptic Ulcer, Gastritis

Gynecological Disorders:  Infertility in Men and Women, Premenstrual Syndromes, Menopausal Symptoms, Irregular, Heavy or Painful Menstruation, Malposition of the Fetus

Respiratory Disorders:  Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Sinusitis

Disorders of the Sensory Organs and Face:  Facial Pain, Headaches, Acne, Earache, Eye Pain, Sore Throat/Cough,

Uro-Genital Disorders: Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infections, Sexual Dysfunction

Acupuncture is also effective for many other disorders and conditions not proven by the WHO. 

It can also help with unexplained symptoms which you may suffer from.