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Is Acupuncture Right
For You? YES!  For over 2000 years, Acupuncture has been used to
successfully diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. Acupuncture relieves pain, strengthens the body’s natural defenses,
improves organ function and promotes overall well being. It involves the insertion of very fine needles into the body
to restore the body to health and balance. Acupuncture is such a profound and complex system of medicine that it
has positive effects on most ailments. Acupuncture is an effective treatment for pain, allergies, anxiety, headaches, infertility,
digestive problems, and many other issues. If you struggle with health issues that affect your quality of life, you
can benefit from acupuncture treatments. Affirm your commitment to lifelong health by calling 267-575-0592 today! Treatable Conditions In the hands of licensed acupuncturist, acupuncture has broader applications beyond pain relief. The World
Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of common illnesses including
but not limited to:
Upper Respiratory Tract Acute sinusitis Acute rhinitis Common Cold and Flu Acute tonsillitis Acute bronchitis Bronchial asthma Skin Disorders Wound healing Scar tissue Swelling, flaking, itching, or redness Fungal infections Acne, boils Wrinkles Eye Disorders Acute conjunctivitis Central Retinitis Myopia (in children) Cataracts (without complications) Eye Strain Floaters Impaired Vision Inflammation, redness, tearing, itchiness Glaucoma Mouth Disorders Toothache Post Extraction Pain Gingivitis Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis TMJ Dental Pain Post Dental Pain and Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders Spasms of esophagus Gastritis Gastric Hyperacidity Duodenal Ulcer Colitis Constipation Diarrhea Epigastric Pain Hiccups, gas, bloating Hemorrhoids Abdominal Pain, ulcers, colitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Hypochondriac Pain (Under Rib Cage) Gallstones Nausea and Vomiting related to Chemotherapy Ear Problems Ear Infections Meniere's Disease Otitis Media Tinnitus Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders/Pain Headache and Migraine Trigeminal Neuralgias Facial Palsy (early stage, i.e., within 3-6 months) Arthritis Paralysis Following a Stroke Peripheral Neuropathies Back, Neck and Shouler Pain Post-operative
Pain Muscle Spasms Intercostal Neuralgia Frozen Shoulder Tennis Elbow Sciatica Low Back Pain Osteoarthritis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Back and Knee Pain Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Sports Injuries and Pains Trigeminal neuralgia Bell’s palsy Stroke and Post-Stroke Parkinson’s Disease Dizziness and Vertigo Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Endocrine System (Hormones) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Diabetes Thyroid Issues Immune &/or Auto-Immune Chronic Colds and Infections Rheumatoid Arthritis Slow Wound Healing Lupus HIV/AID Hepatitis MS Heart and Circulation Hypertension or High Blood Pressure (HBP) Palpitations Kidney and Urinary System Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) Nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting) Dysuria (painful urination) Prostate Disorder Bladder Dysfunction Urinary
Urgency Stress Incontinence Reproductive & Gynecological Conditions Premenstrual Syndrome Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual cramps) Spotting and Excessive Bleeding Irregular Menstruation Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstrual Period) Impotence Incontinence Menopause (Hot Flashes, etc.) Leucorrhea Uterine Bleeding Anemia Infertility Male Female Emotional/Psychological Issues Stress, anger, irritability Social Anxiety Disorder Anxiety (PTSD, Panic Attacks) Depression Insomnia Addiction Addiction rehabilitation Drug detoxification (including pharmaceuticals) Source: World Health Organization. Viewpoint on Acupuncture. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization, 1979.
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