In general, acupuncture can
- Relieve pain anywhere in the body
- Increase energy level
- Improve quality of sleep
- Increase ability to relax
- Increase ability to focus and concentrate
- Improve memory
- Boost immune system / illness prevention
- Enhance physical performance
- Enhance the creative process
The World Health Organization (WHO), whose authority concerning health-related matters internationally cannot be challenged, lists the following symptoms, diseases and conditions that have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by acupuncture:
Emotional
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Neurosis
Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat
- Cataracts
- Poor Vision
- Toothache
- Gingivitis
- Tinnitus
Respiratory
- Asthma, Bronchitis
- Common Cold, Sinusitis
- Smoking Cessation
- Tonsilitis
Neurological
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Post-Operative Pain
- Stroke
Musco-Skeletal
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Cramping
- Sciatica
Digestive
- Abdominal Pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
Gynecological
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Menopausal Symptoms
- Infertility
Miscellaneous
- Addiction Control
- Athletic Performance
- Blood Pressure Regulation
- Chronic Fatigue
- Immune System Toning
- Stress Reduction