Common Conditions Treated by Acupuncture
Cardiology
Chest pain/angina, hypertension, high blood pressure, stroke, palpitations, flutters, high cholesterol, congestive heart failure
Dermatology
Eczema/dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, dry skin, itching, wrinkles, face-lifts, spider/varicose veins, scars, burns, warts, rashes
Gastroenterology
Irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, gastritis, ulcers, GERD, gas and bloating, abdominal pain. Also see GastroIntestinal Health Panel™ Saliva Tests
Gynocology / Urology
Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps, PMS, infertility, breech pregnancy, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, menopause symptoms, fibroids, cysts, prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney stones, impotence, STD’s
HEENT
Migraines, cluster and tension headaches, cold sores, post-nasal drip, sore throat, blurred vision, floaters, ringing ears, dizziness and vertigo
Musculo-skeletal
Pain (back, neck, shoulder, knee, limb), sciatica, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, TMJ, arthritis, bursitis, herniated/bulging discs, numbness
Article on treating pain with acupuncture
Article on treating sports & work injuries
Pediatrics
ADD/ADHD, food allergies, asthma, sinus & ear infections, teething, gastric pain, immune enhancement
Psychology
Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, mania, irritability, panic attacks, stress
Respiratory
Asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, allergies, colds & flu, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, snoring, sinus infections
Article on treating allergies with acupuncture
Miscellaneous
Cancer (including side-effects of chemo and radiation), stop smoking, detoxification, diabetes, hypoglycemia, bell’s palsy, paralysis, numbness, tremors, weight loss/gain, thyroid disorders, insomnia, HIV and AIDS, hepatitis, MS