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What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a treatment that encourages the body to promote natural healing and improve functioning.
tIt involves using small, relatively painless needles. These are sterile, disposable needles and are solid
unlike the hollow needles used for injections. The treatment with needles may be combined with heat or electrical
stimulation at precise acupuncture points. It may be used alone or included as part of a comprehensive
management program. This treatment originated in China over 2500 years ago and is now becoming popular
among American medical practitioners and the general public.
Conditions that can be treated with Acupuncture
Acupuncture may be useful for a broad range of diseases. The World Health Organization has published a
review of controlled clinical trials of acupuncture therapy as reported in the current literature:
How effective is acupuncture?
The National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference concluded that acupuncture has shown
promising results in the treatment of a variety of conditions. More than one million Americans currently receive
acupuncture treatment each year, and throughout its history, more people may have been treated with acupuncture
than any other form of medicine.
How does acupuncture work?
Although studies suggest acupuncture is effective for the treatment of numerous conditions, scientists have not
precisely determined the mechanisms by which it works. The classical Chinese explanation is that the acupuncture
needles unblock the flow of energy channels that run throughout the body. Modern studies show that acupuncture
needles trigger the release of body’s own chemicals that may be responsible for acupuncture’s healing effects.
These chemicals may change the experience of pain, or trigger the release of other hormones which stimulate the
body’s own healing mechanisms.
A very small percentage of people may not respond to acupuncture because their bodies don't liberate enough of
these chemical or hormones
How many treatment sessions will be needed?
The number of treatment sessions will depend on the condition and the duration of the illness. On an average, six
to twelve sessions will be required. Each session lasts thirty minutes to an hour depending on the condition being
treated. Treatment may be once a week or more often, again depending on the severity and duration of the illness.
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Genitourinary Disorders
• Urinary retention
• Renal colic, Urinary stones
• Nocturnal enuresis
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Neurological Disorders
• Headache, Migraine
• Facial paralysis, Bell’s palsy
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Paralysis, Stroke rehabilitation
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Meniere’s syndrome
• Blladder dysfunction
• Intercostal neuralgia
• Insomnia
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Musculoskeletal Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Neck pain, Stiff neck
• Shoulder pain, Sprains
• Tennis elbow, Tendonitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Back pain, Sciatica
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis, Knee pain
• Gout, Bursitis
• Plantar fascitis
• Pain from sports injuries
• Postoperative pain
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Digestive Disorders
• Constipation, Diarrhea
• Nausea, vomiting, Hiccups
• Paralytic ileus, Gastro paresis
• Spasms of the esophagus and
stomach
• Acute and chronic gastritis
• Hyperacidity, Peptic ulcer
• Biliary colic
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Eye Disorders
• Acute conjunctivitis, Dry eyes
• Cataract (without complications)
• Glaucoma, High myopia
• Retinitis pigmentosa
• Retro bulbar neuritis
• Optic atrophy
• Retinal detachment
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Gynecological and Obstetric Disorders
• Dysmenorrhea (Painful menstrual periods)
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Morning sickness
• Infertility
• Abnormal fetal position
• Induction of labor
• To stimulate milk secretion after childbirth
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Respiratory Disorders
• Common cold, Allergic rhinitis
• Acute sinusitis, Acute tonsillitis
• Allergies, Cough
• Acute bronchitis
• Bronchial asthma
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Psychiatric Disorders
• Depression
• Substance abuse
• Tobacco and alcohol addiction
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Skin Diseases
• Herpes Zoster
• Pruritus
• Acne Vulgaris
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Disorders of the Mouth and Throat
• Toothache, Pain after tooth
extraction
• Gingivitis, Pharyngitis
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Cardiovascular Disorders
• Primary hypotension
• Psychosomatic heart disorders
• Angina pectoris
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Cancer
• Cancer pain
• Nausea and vomiting
from chemotherapy
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Ear Disorders
• Unexplained ear ache
• Tinnitus
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Blood Disorders
• Leucopenia due to chemotherapy
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