Acupuncture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion:

Often people ask, “Is Acupuncture helpful?” The World Health Organization, National institute of Health, and individuals, such as former Surgeon General E. Koop, recognize Acupuncture as an effective treatment for a variety of ailments. Pain and chronic pain are often relieved, as well as emotional difficulties and addictions.

The World Health Organization states Acupuncture is an effective treatment for:

  • Allergies
  • Neck, shoulder or temporomandibular pain
  • Tennis Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow
  • Low back, hip, knee and ankle joint pain
  • Sciatica
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Postoperative pain
  • Depression (including depressive neurosis and depression following stroke)
  • Dysmenorrhea, primary
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Facial pain (including craniomandibular disorders)
  • Headache
  • Hypertension or Hypotension
  • Malposition of fetus, correction of
  • Induction of labor
  • Morning sickness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Stroke
  • Adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy
  • Leukopenia