What Does Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture is very effective at reducing stress and tension, which cause many emotional and physical problems. Since acupuncture promotes the body’s natural healing ability, many medical conditions can be corrected or improved. The effectiveness of acupuncture and Chinese medicine is well-documented. The following is a list of health conditions commonly treated by licensed acupuncturists:
- Allergies & Asthma
- Anxiety & Depression
- Arthritis & Joint Pain
- Back Pain & Sciatica
- Bladder & Kidney Problems
- Constipation & Diarrhea
- Colds & Influenza
- Coughs & Bronchitis
- Dizziness & Vertigo
- Drug, Alcohol & Smoking Addiction
- Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Headaches & Migraines
- High Blood Pressure
- Immune System Deficiency
- Infertility
- Insomnia
- Knee Pain
- Menopausal Symptoms
- Musculoskeletal Pain & Injuries
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Rhinitis & Sinusitis
- Skin Problems
- Stress & Tension
How Does Acupuncture Treat Chemical Dependency?
Acupuncture treatment for drug and alcohol dependence was originally developed in Hong Kong. In the 1970’s, Lincoln Hospital in Bronx, New York, started using this type of acupuncture for drug and alcohol dependence. Since then, drug and alcohol acupuncture detoxification clinics have opened all over the United States and world wide. Acupuncture is effective in treating people with alcohol and drug dependencies when combined with a comprehensive recovery program, including therapeutic counseling
Acupuncture can help regulate cravings, sleep and moods. When people with addictions simultaneously receive therapeutic counseling, acupuncture becomes an important part of a person’s recovery process.