The World Health Organization recognizes the ability of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine  to treat over 43 common disorders including: 

Gastrointestinal Disorders, such as food allergies, peptic ulcer, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, anorexia and gastritis

Urogenital Disorders, including stress incontinence, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction

Gynecological Disorders, such as irregular, heavy, or painful menstruation, infertility in women and men, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 

Respiratory Disorders, such as emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies and bronchitis

Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System, such as arthritis, migraine headaches, neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness and low back, neck and shoulder pain

Circulatory Disorders, such as hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis and anemia 

Emotional and Psychological Disorders, including depression, and anxiety 

Addictions, such as alcohol, nicotine and drugs

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders

*Note: Acupuncture is often effective therapy for other chronic and painful debilitating disorders which have no clear explanation or origin.

 

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