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While acupuncture is commonly associated with pain relief, the World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in treating a wide range of conditions, including:
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Digestive:
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Heartburn (GERD), bloating, peptic ulcers,diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative Colitis, Crohns, anorexia/bulemia, hiccough, gastritis
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Respiratory:
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Emphysema, asthma, allergies, frequent colds, bronchitis, sinus infection, acute tonsillitis, snoring, sleep apnea
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Neurologic:
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Headaches, migraines, insomnia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, neuralgia, dizziness, facial palsy (e.g. Bell's Palsy), peripheral neuropathies, tinnitus, meniere's disease, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, bedwetting, intercostal and post herpetic lesion neuralgias
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Muscular-skeletal:
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Arthritis; back, sciatic, neck, hip etc. pain, tension, and limited range of motion, tendonitis (tennis elbow etc), carpal tunnel, deQuervain's tenosynovitis
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Urogenital:
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Incontinence, urgency, frequency, urinary tract infections, sexual dysfunction, male infertility, prostatitis, yeast infections, genital itching
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Gynecological:
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Irregular, heavy, absent or painful periods, PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, menopause, night sweats, hot flashes, nausea in pregnancy, breech presentation, pain or other problems related to pregnancy, post partum depression
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Circulatory:
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Hiigh blood pressure, heart disease, poor circulation, excessive sweating, edema, night sweats
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Dental:
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TMJ, dry mouth, toothache
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Disorders of the Eye:
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Conjunctivitis, keratitis, central retinitis, macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eyes
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Emotional & Psychological:
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Depression, anxiety, stress, grief, panic attacks, irritability and anger, obsessive thinking and worry, ADD/ADHD
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Addictions:
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Drug, alcohol, tobacco, food
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Chronic Conditions:
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Insomnia, Lupus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, HIV/AIDS and other immune dysfuntions, Hepatitis C, Cancer, candidiasis, rosacea, chronic skin disorders.
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Children:
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Asthma, allergies, digestive disorders, poor appetite, failure to thrive and growth delay, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional instability, hormone disorders
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