Acupuncture can have an impact on the following systems or conditions:
Digestive system
Ulcer
dyspepsia
stomach pain in general
loss of appetite
anorexia
hiccups
difficulty swallowing
colitis
bowel disorders
diarrhea
constipation
bloating
hemorrhoids
gallbladder and liver disorders
vomiting
Pain Management
Arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
torticollis
neck pain
sciatica
low back pain
muscle pain
headache
migraines
sports injuries
epicondylitis
cramps
sprains
bursitis
trigeminal neuralgia
facial neuralgia
knee problems
Nervous system
Nervousness
anxiety
insomnia
stuttering
nervous tics
phobias
depression
generalized fatigue
obsessions
nightmares
bulimia
vertigo
tremors
loss of balance
Allergies
Seasonal allergies
Hay fever
various other allergies
Substance abuse
It can also help with addiction problems:
cigarettes and smoking
drugs
alcohol
obesity
Muscle, bone and locomotor system
Hemiplegia
certain types of paralysis
certain types of atrophy and muscular dystrophy
Ears and auditory system
Ear pain
certain types of hearing loss
ringing in the ears
tinnitus
Ménière’s disease
Bloodstream
Numbness
cold limbs
chills
swelling
edema
hypertension
hypotension
Respiratory system
Asthma
bronchitis
emphysema
laryngitis
sinusitis
rhinitis
cough
cold
flu
dyspnea
Eyes and ocular system
Vision problems
conjunctivitis
certain types of vision loss
glare
cataracts
glaucoma
black spots
Urinary system
Prostate problems
cystitis
incontinence
difficulty urinating
Dermatology / Skin
Eczema
shingles
boils
dermatitis
psoriasis
acne
urticaria
athlete’s foot
Genital system
Vaginitis
painful, heavy or irregular periods
amenorrhea
menopause
loss of sex drive
genital problems
impotence
problems related to pregnancy
Other health conditions
Acupuncture has proven to be helpful and complementary with the following:
diabetes
arteriosclerosis
cholesterol
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
anemia
mononucleosis
epilepsy
Parkinson’s disease
multiple sclerosis
ataxia
myelitis
fibromas and certain oncology realities.