Conditions Treated by Acupuncture

Acupuncture is best known in the U.S. for its successful treatment of acute and chronic pain. In addition to pain management, acupuncture can also be used for a wide variety of conditions. The World Health Organization has recognized that acupuncture is helpful for the following conditions:

diabetes hypoglycemia colitis indigestion constipation diarrhea hemorrhoids asthma sinus infection sore throat hayfever eczema acne herpes dizziness

high blood pressure depression anxiety and stress insomnia irregular period or cramps pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) infertility morning sickness vaginitis impotence poor eyesight ringing in the ears earaches

Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. Since medicine is not an exact science, one cannot completely predict the effectiveness of treatment for any particular individual. However, one can usually assess the success of treatment within one or two treatments. In addition to its therapeutic effects for specific disorders, acupuncture is also commonly used to maintain health, increase vitality, and reduce stress.