Conditions Treated

The World Health Organization (WHO), the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system, recognizes acupuncture as an effective treatment for approximately 43 conditions. Some commonly treated health problems include:

Addictions such as alcohol, nicotine, and drugs
Circulatory Disorders such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, anemia, and angina pectoris
Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System such as arthritis, headaches, neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness, neck, shoulder, low back, and knee pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, sports injuries.
Emotional and Psychological Disorders including stress, anxiety, and depression.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders including acute conjunctivitis, cataracts, sinusitis, rhinitis, common cold and flu, hiccups
Gastrointestinal Disorders such as food allergies, heartburn, ulcers, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, anorexia, and gastritis.
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.
Uro-genital Disorders including incontinence, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction.
And Many others.

Source: World Health Organization. Viewpoint on Acupuncture. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization, 1979.

	Cathy J. Schwarz, L.C.S.W.-C., L.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture

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Conditions Treated The World Health Organization (WHO), the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system, recognizes acupuncture as an effective treatment for approximately 43 conditions. Some commonly treated health problems include: Addictions such as alcohol, nicotine, and drugs Circulatory Disorders such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, anemia, and angina pectoris Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System such as arthritis, headaches, neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness, neck, shoulder, low back, and knee pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, sports injuries. Emotional and Psychological Disorders including stress, anxiety, and depression. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders including acute conjunctivitis, cataracts, sinusitis, rhinitis, common cold and flu, hiccups Gastrointestinal Disorders such as food allergies, heartburn, ulcers, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, anorexia, and gastritis. 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. Uro-genital Disorders including incontinence, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction. And Many others. Source: World Health Organization. Viewpoint on Acupuncture. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization, 1979. Copyright 2008, Cathy J. Schwarz, L.Ac., All rights reserved 10716 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 210, Columbia, MD 21044 410-964-3767, cschwarz@qimover.com Website by Visionworks Media