Acupuncture has been recognized as effective by the World Health Organization for more than sixty common diseases  (see list below).

 

Many patients who come to Acupuncture of Weston are treated successfully for:

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy, headache, back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, abdominal pain or discomfort, post-operative pain, etc.

 

FERTILITY ACUPUNCTURE / GYN

Infertility, PMS, menopause, irregular periods, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intra-uterine insemination  (IUI), etc.

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DIGESTIVE ISSUES

Constipation, diarrhea, IBS, colitis, acid reflux (heartburn), gastritis, etc.

 

EMOTIONAL AFFLICTIONS 

Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic attacks, apathy, chronic fears, etc.

 

IMMUNITY

Common colds, yeast infections, UTI (urinary infections) or inflammation, psoriasis, autoimmune disorders, viral conditions (chronic and acute), etc.

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METABOLIC FACTORS

Blood Sugar (Diabetes), Hypertension (high blood pressure), Cholesterol, Blood Abnormalities (excess/insufficient clotting), etc.

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The World Health Organization recognizes Acupuncture and Oriental medicine as effective for over  60 common diseases including:

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1. Sinusitis (Inflammation of the sinuses)

2. Rhinitis (inflammation of the nose)

3. Common cold (viral disease)

4. Tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils)

5. Sore throat

6. Hay fever 

7. Bronchitis 

8. Bronchial Asthma

9. Acute conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye)

10. Myopia in children (near-sightedness)

11. Cataracts without complications (age-related vision difficulty)

12. Central retinitis (vision problems)

13. Anxiety 

14. Depression 

15. Stress 

16. Insomnia 

17. Addictions 

18. Weight control

19. Frozen shoulder 

20. Tennis elbow 

21. Low back pain

22. Osteoarthritis and joint pains 

23. Stiff neck (torticollis)

24. Tendinitis

25. Bursitis

26. Sprains

27. Injuries from auto accidents 

28. Chronic fatigue syndrome 

29. Fibromyalgia 

30. Acute and chronic gastritis 

31. Hyperacidity (heartburn)

32. Hiccoughs

33. Acute uncomplicated duodenal ulcer 

34. Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief) 

35. Acute and chronic colitis

36. Acute bacillary dysentery 

37. Constipation

38. Diarrhea

39. Paralytic ileus

40. Neurological Disorders

41. Headache and Migraine 

42. Dizziness

43. Trigeminal neuralgia

44. Facial palsy (within 3-6 months) 

45. Pareses following stroke 

46. Peripheral neuropathies 

47. Meniere’s disease

48. Neurogenic bladder dysfunction 

49. Nocturnal enuresis

50. Intercostal neuralgia

51. Sciatica

52. Toothache

53. Post extraction pain

54. Gingivitis

55. Acute and chronic pharyngitis

56. Ringing in ears (tinnitus)

57. Deafness 

58. Meniere’s disease 

59. Earache

60. Infertility

61. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 

62. Irregular Menses

63. Menstrual cramps

64. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) 

65. Menopausal symptoms

66. Morning sickness

67. Urinary incontinence

68. Impotence