Treatable Conditions
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:
Acupuncture is also effective in many other disorders and conditions not proven by the WHO. It can also help unexplained symptoms which you may suffer from.
For More information you may visit the WHO website and purchase their Guidelines for Clinical Research in Acupuncture book for $10.00.
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