What conditions can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture textbooks list well over one hundred different conditions that respond well to acupuncture. The World Health Organization, working in concert with the International Acupuncture Training Centre of the Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, recognizes acupuncture as a safe, effective, drug-free therapy, which can address a wide range of common aliments and problems. It has been proven effective in treating the following conditions, among others:
| Addictions – i.e., smoking, Alcohol | Meniere’s Disease |
| Anxiety | Menopause |
| Allergies | Menstrual Irregularities |
| Arthritis | Migraines |
| Asthma | Morning Sickness |
| Back Pain | PMS |
| Common Cold | Sciatica |
| Cosmetic Acupuncture | Sinusitis |
| Depression | Sports Injuries |
| Dermatological Conditions | Stroke |
| Digestive Problems | Trigeminal Neuralgia |
| Fatigue | TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) |
| Fibromyalgia | Weight Loss |
| Hypertension | etc. |
| Infertility |
This is only a partial list of the numerous conditions acupuncture has been credited with helping.