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Is Acupuncture Right For You?  YES!


For over 2000 years, Acupuncture has been used to successfully 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. 


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How Can We Help You?

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 conditions.   Acupuncture may benefit the following:

Skin Disorders
Wound healing
Scar tissue
Acne
Wrinkles

Eye Disorders
Eye Strain
Floaters
Impaired Vision
Inflammation, redness, tearing

Mouth Disorders
Toothache
Post Extraction Pain
TMJ Pain
Post Dental Pain and Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Spasms of esophagus 
Gastritic Pain, Discomfort, and 
Hyperacidity
Colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
Epigastric Pain
Hiccups, gas, bloating
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Irritable Bowel disorders
Hypochondriac Pain (Under Rib Cage)
Nausea and Vomiting related to Chemotherapy

Ear Problems

Meniere's Disorder
Hearing Loss 
Tinnitus

Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders/Pain
Headache and Migraine
Trigeminal Neuralgia
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 symptoms
Parkinson’s Disease
Dizziness and Vertigo
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) syptoms
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms

Endocrine System (Hormones)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) symptoms
Diabetes symptoms
Thyroid disorder symptoms

Immune &/or Auto-Immune
Rheumatoid Arthritis
MS

Heart and Circulation

Hypertension or High Blood Pressure (HBP) symptoms
Palpitations

Kidney and Urinary System
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
Menopause (Hot Flashes, etc.)
Leucorrhea
Uterine Bleeding
Anemia

Infertility 
Male
Female

Emotional/Psychological Issues
Anxiety (PTSD, Panic Attacks)
Depression
Insomnia
Stress Management

Addiction
Addiction rehabilitation assistance
Drug detoxification (including pharmaceuticals)
Smoking Cessation
Weight Loss 

Source: World Health Organization. Viewpoint on Acupuncture. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization, 1979.