Acupuncture has been used for centuries by the Chinese to treat a broad range of ailments. Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific locations, or points along the body’s meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of Qi through the body, creating physiological change.
The ancient Chinese observed that disease is related to environmental, physical, emotional, and dietary factors. These theories still hold true through today’s modern scientific explanations.
Acupuncture is widely known to relieve pain. It is also helpful for many conditions in which pain is not primary. It can be used for almost any physical or emotional problem, or simply the desire to stay well.
Acupuncture has been endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations and the National Institute of Health. These bodies have declared acupuncture an effective treatment for the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Post-operative Pain
- Carpel Tunnel
- Headaches
- Cold/Flu/Infections
- Sinus/Hayfever
- Insomnia
- Muscle and joint pain (tendonitis, bursitis, sprains)
- Digestive problems (IBS, nausea, ulcers, gastritis, morning sickness)
- PMS
- Fatigue
- Stress/Anxiety/Depression
- Asthma
- Fertility- Female and Male
- Emotional Disorders
