What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture, with Chinese herbal therapy, is a pillar of traditional Chinese medicine, a holistic healthcare system used in China and other East Asian countries for many centuries. 
Acupuncture is the medical practice of inserting micro-fine, sterilized needles at physically significant points on the body to stimulate and activate metabolic and physiological natural functions to treat disorders, prevent disease and improve well-being.
The patient’s specific diagnosis dictates the selection and combination of acupuncture points for the treatment. Most people find acupuncture treatments relaxing with a sensation of radiating warmth, as the energy flows freely across the body, bringing peace and a sense of balance.
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Which conditions are effectively treated with Acupuncture?
Acupuncture can be used in the treatment of acute and chronic disorders, as well as in preventing illnesses and maintaining well-being. Acupuncture has been proven to be effective in the treatment of a variety of conditions:
- Neurological – headache, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, sciatic neuralia, intercostal neuralgia, postoperative pain, phantom limb pain, peripheral neuropathy, facial paralysis, seizures, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, stroke residuals, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease
- Musculoskeletal – rheumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, cervical syndrome, whiplash syndrome, backache, disk problems, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, sprains and strains
- Respiratory – allergy & hay fever, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary adima
- Psychiatric & Emotional – anxiety, depression, nervousness, neuroses, neurasthema, insomnia, hysteria
- Gastrointestinal – nausea, gastrodypia, hyperacidity, chronic diarrhea, nervous diarrhea, indigestion, constipation, abdominal pain
- Gynecological – irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, cramps, amenorrhea, menorrhea, leukorrhea, infertility, menopausal syndrome, obstetrics
- Eye, ear, nose, throat & dental – tinnitus, menieres disease, toothache, TMJ, glaucoma, laryngitis, sinusitis, ringing in the ears
- Skin conditions – discoloration, varicose veins, psoriasis, eczema, acne, rashes, allergic rashes, wrinkles, facelifts, hives
- Other – sexual dysfunction, obesity, addictive disorders, smoking addiction, hypertension, nausea, fatigue, health maintenance, reverse breech birth
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