What Can Acupuncture and Herbs Treat?
The clinical indications for acupuncture are extensive, including musculoskeletal aches and pains, internal medicine conditions, neurological dysfunctions, mood disorders, addictions, and urological problems, to name a few. Unfortunately, our human being technology hasn't been able to find the exact mechanisms behind acupuncture and herbal medicine yet. Therefore, the system is largely based on evidence-based practices. Below are the conditions which may be helped with acupuncture. (This list is by no means a complete list of conditions which can be helped with acupuncture).
Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat disorders: Sinusitis, Hay fever/Allergies, Tinnitus (ringing in the ears), Blurred vision, Dry eyes, Ear aches, Fluid in the ear
Emotional disorders: Stress, Anxiety, Depressed mood, Nervousness, Panic disorders, Phobias
Digestive Disorders: Abdominal pain and/or bloating, Indigestion, Heartburn, Nausea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, Constipation, Diarrhea, Vomiting
Gynecological/ Genitourinary disorders: PMS, Menstrual cramps, Menstrual irregularities, Fertility issues, Menopause symptoms, Labor induction, Prostatitis, Frequent urination and/or urgency
Neurological Disorders: Headaches (tension/stress), Migraine headaches, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuralgia, Stroke rehabilitation
Pain conditions: Back and neck pain, Shoulder, hip and knee pain, General joint pain (ankles, wrists, elbow, etc.), Pain from degenerative disks as well as scoliosis, Tennis elbow
Respiratory Disorders: Colds and Flu's, Asthma, Shortness of breath, Bronchitis
Other conditions: Arthritis (Osteoarthritis), Chronic fatigue syndrome/symptoms, Fibromyalgia symptoms, Polymyalgia symptoms, Insomnia (difficulty in falling and/or staying asleep), Immune system support, Cancer treatment support, Bruising tendancy
Addiction withdrawal: nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, narcotics and other drugs/substances.
Acupuncture therapy can ease the emotional and physical discomfort
associated with withdrawal from a substance.
