The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture's effectiveness in treating over 100 conditions. Here are just a few examples:
Cold and Flu
Although not common knowledge, acupuncture
is actually quite effective not only in preventing colds and flu but also in drastically shortening the time one is sick.
Acupuncture is very effective in treating both respiratory and food
allergies.
Relieve Stress
Stress is now recognized to be the leading cause of illness
in our society, and a program of relaxation is one of the most important things we can do to improve and maintain our health. Acupuncture
is one of the easiest ways of producing a beneficial state of relaxation, and has been shown to produce the Relaxation Response by
scientists.
Relieve Pain and Speed the Healing of Injuries
This aspect of acupuncture
is now becoming common knowledge. Acupuncture is effective in treating injury-related pain (such as whiplash) and also other pains
like headaches and migraines. And acupuncture provides excellent supportive therapy for other chronic and painful debilitating disorders
(such as arthritis).
Improve Sleep and Relieve Insomnia
Whether you feel like you're
sleeping too little or too much, acupuncture is an excellent natural remedy. And it is entirely without the undesirable side effects
of drugs.
Treat Addictions
Acupuncture is recognized as one of the best treatments
for the withdrawal symptoms of many hard drugs. But it is also effective for other addictions such as smoking or even overeating.
Help
with Emotional Problems
Conditions like depression and anxiety respond well to acupuncture,
again without the debilitating side effects of most pharmaceutical drugs.
Treat Hypertension and other Circulatory Disorders
Conditions like high blood pressure and other circulatory disorders respond well to acupuncture.
Relieve PMS and Painful Menstruation
Acupuncture is effective in relieving the pain, cramping, mood swings and other symptoms associated with pre-menstrual stress. Acupuncture
can successfully treat irregular or painful menstruation, and also male or female infertility.
Heal Urogenital Disorders
Problems from urinary tract disorders to sexual disfunction are effectively treated by acupuncture.