According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest known healing modalities, it is a complete medical system that is capable of diagnosing and successfully treating a wide range of conditions, and is also often used as a preventative medicine.
The World Health Organization recommends Acupuncture for the following:
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allergies/asthma
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anxiety/depression
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arthritis/joint problems
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back pain
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bladder/kidney problem
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constipation/diarrhea
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colds/influenza
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cough/bronchitis
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dizziness
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Fatigue
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gastrointestinal disorders
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gynecological disorders
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headache/migraine
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high blood pressure
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immune system deficiency
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knee pain
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menopausal discomfort
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musculoskeletal injuries
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pre-menstrual syndrome
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paralysis/numbness
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rhinitis
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sciatica
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sexual dysfunction
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side effects of chemotherapy
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sinusitis
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skin problems
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stress/tension
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stroke rehabilitation
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tendonitis
Other modalities such as fire cupping, 24K ear seeding, Gua Sha, and Moxibustion are used together.