Commonly Treated Conditions
What Chinese medicine treats
Chinese medicine is a comprehensive medical system and can have a beneficial effect on almost any disorder. The National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization have officially recognized the benefits of Chinese medicine, declaring acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine effective in treating over forty conditions, including:
- Musculo-Skeletal Disorders:
arthritis, low back pain, sciatica, tennis elbow, TMJ, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, tendonitis - Gynecological Disorders:
PMS, menstrual irregularities, menopausal syndrome, ovarian cysts, infertility - Gastro-Intestinal Disorders:
indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, acid reflux, ulcers, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome - Respiratory Disorders:
allergies, asthma, common cold, flu, sinusitis - Neurological Disorders:
headache, migraine, dizziness, Bell's palsy, post-stoke paralysis, neuralgia - Circulatory Disorders:
high cholesterol, hypertension - Psycho-Emotional Disorders:
stress, anxiety, depression, nervousness, insomnia, smoking and other addictions - Uro-Genital Disorders:
urinary tract infection, incontinence, impotence
In addition, acupuncture can increase energy levels, strengthen the immune system, and promote deep relaxation and a sense of well-being.