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Among the health
problems listed below are conditions for which the World Health
Organization has specifically recommended acupuncture treatment. WHO
recognizes acupuncture as an effective therapeutic approach, and has
named over forty health conditions which respond favorably to
acupuncture.
Respiratory
disorders
Common cold,
influenza, sinusitis, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema.
Gastrointestinal
Disorders
Hiccups,
inflammation of the stomach, large intestine, small intestine, gall
bladder and pancreas, dysentery, constipation, diarrhea, stomach ulcers
and hepatitis.
Cardio-Cerebrovascular
Disorders
Arrhythmias,
rheumatic heart disease, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure,
stroke, cerebral arteriosclerosis.
Endocrine
Disorders
Diabetes,
hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, obesity, adrenal problems.
Immune Disorders
AIDS, chronic
fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, candidiasis, hay fever,
allergies.
Urogenital
Disorders
Cystitis,
nephritis, urinary tract infections, reproductive system infections,
incontinence, prostatitis, sexual dysfunction.
Neurological
Disorders
Migraines,
trigeminal neuralgia, facial paralysis, peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus,
sciatica, epilepsy, erythromelalgia, neuralgia, cerebral palsy, Bell¡¯s
palsy, multiple sclerosis.
Musculo-Skeletal
Disorders
Arthritis,
automobile injuries, sports injuries, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel
syndrome, back pain, bursitis, shoulder pain, sprains, stiff neck,
tendonitis.
Connective
Tissue Disorders
Lupus erythematosus,
scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis.
Pediatric
Conditions
Diarrhea, vomiting,
bedwetting, fever, cough, constipation.
Psychiatric
Disorders
Anxiety,
depression, insomnia, stress, poor memory, schizophrenia,
psychoneurosis, hysteria, eating disorders.
Gynecological
Conditions
Dysmenorrhea,
irregular menstruction, PMS, breast problems,
endometriosis,
ovarian
problems, cervical problems, vaginal problems,
uterine prolapse,
postpartum disorders, menopause,
infertility.
Dermatological
Conditions
Acne, eczema,
herpes, psoriases.
Addictions
Sugar, nicotine,
coffee, recreational drugs, medication, alcohol.
Supportive
Therapy
Cancer
support treatment, post surgical recovery.
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