Acupuncture also treats most "internal conditions". Examples of internal conditions are:
Anxiety / Depression Acupuncture is a holistic method
that can integrate functions of mind and body and balance all types of
emotional distresses naturally and effectively.
IBS / Crohn's / Ulcerative
Colitis
Traditional Chinese Medicine uses acupuncture to remove dampness and heat
from within the system by selecting certain acupuncture points along the
meridians of the stomach and large intestine, most of which are located
along the lateral side of the legs and arms. This causes symptoms to
dissipate. At the same time, reinforcement techniques can be used to
strengthen the body's immune system, while reducing techniques can relieve
stress, thereby preventing future exacerbation of the disorders.
Multiple Sclerosis
Some
people with MS report that acupuncture provides relief of symptoms such as
pain,
muscle spasms, or
bladder control problems.
Studies have indicated that acupuncture is an effective management method
for MS, specifically when used as a complementary medicine treatment with
other modalities.
Fibromyalgia
FMS is a mysteriously
debilitating condition characterized by chronic pain in the muscles and
surrounding tissues. Many other symptoms can accompany this condition.
Through a system of acupuncture, dietary changes, and detox, the symptoms of
fibromyalgia can be lessoned and even eradicated.
Cancer Care Overall, acupuncture has been
shown to relieve postoperative and chemotherapy-related nausea. It can also
benefit the immune system and help fight issues with fatigue.
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Acupuncture has been linked to alleviating the nausea associated with
chemotherapy and the pain incurred from the constant surgeries that cancer
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Pain Management
In 1997, the National Institutes of Health (U.S.) officially recognized
acupuncture as an effective treatment for pain. According to the 1997 NIH
panel, clinical studies showed that acupuncture therapy is helpful in
treating many types of chronic pain, including headaches, menstrual cramps,
tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, neck pain, low
back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Smoking
Cessation
Your reasons for wanting to quit smoking
are varied. Acupuncture can reduce the cravings and lessen the withdrawal
symptoms associated with your efforts to quit smoking.
Weight Loss
Acupuncture is an effective method of appetite suppression that has
shown to lead to weight loss. People report feeling full so that they eat
less, and still have energy.
Low Back Pain
& Sports Injuries
Acupuncture is generally the treatment of choice in acute cases of back
pain and can play an important role in the reduction or elimination of
chronic back pain by reducing recovery time and preventing a condition from
developing. Acupuncture can also lower the need for pain medication, which
can lead to addiction and unwanted side effects.
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