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What Can be Treated by
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Classical Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive health care system and can be helpful in treating any disease. In severe or chronic conditions, a complete cure is less likely but symptoms will usually be reduced.
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The World Health Organization officially recognizes the
following diseases as treatable by acupuncture:
Upper Respiratory Tract
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Rhinitis
Common Cold
Acute Tonsillitis
Respiratory System
Acute Bronchitis
Bronchial Asthma (most effective in children and
in patients without complicating diseases)
Disorders of the Eye
Acute Conjunctivitis
Central Retinitis
Myopia (in children)
Cataract (without complications)
Disorders of the Mouth
Toothache
Post-Extraction Pain
Gingivitis
Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis
Gastro-intestinal Disorders
Spasms of Esophagus and Cardia
Hiccough
Gastroptosis
Acute and Chronic Gastritis
Gastric Hyperacidity
Chronic Duodenal Ulcer (pain relief)
Acute Duodenal Ulcer (without complications)
Acute and Chronic Colitis
Acute Bacillary Dysentery
Constipation
Diarrhea
Paralytic Ileus
Neurological and Musculo-skeletal Disorders
Headache and Migraine
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Facial Palsy (early stage, i.e., within 3 to 6 months)
Pareses following a stroke
Peripheral Neuropathies
Sequelae of Poliomyelitis (early stage, i.e., within 6 months)
Meniere's Disease
Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Nocturnal Enuresis
Intercostal Neuralgia
Cervicobrachial Syndrome
"Frozen Shoulder"
"Tennis Elbow"
Sciatica
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
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Other common conditions often treated successfully
with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine:
Gynecological Disorders
PMS
Mood swings
Yeast Infection
Infertility
Morning Sickness
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea
Endometriosis
Menopausal Disorders
Post-partum Fatigue or Depression
Insomnia
Acute or Chronic
Pediatric Illnesses
Nocturnal Enuresis
Nightsweats
Digestive Issues
Acute Injury
Broken Bones (accelerates healing time –
but go to the Emergency Room first!)
Sprains, Strains, and Ligament Injuries
Bruises, Contusions, and Lacerations
Chronic Pain
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Emotional and Stress-Related Conditions
Depression
Hypertension
Hormonal Imbalance
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Dermatological Conditions
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Urogenital Conditions
Prostatitis
Bladder Infection
Impotence
Urinary Frequency or Incontinence
Digestive Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Degenerative Conditions*
Multiple Sclerosis
Diabetes (type I or II)
Hepatitis (all types)
Cardio Pulmonary Disease
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Chinese medicine is a primary health-care modality.
Your condition, even if not on these lists, is probably treatable.
Please call me for more information or stop by my acupuncture clinic
in South Eugene to speak with me briefly in person.
(See Acupuncture Clinic Home for hours and location).
*Chronic degenerative diseases can be managed so as to improve quality of life.
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