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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, peptic ulcers, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative Colitis, anorexia/bulemia, hiccough, gastritis
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Respiratory:
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emphysema, asthma, allergies, frequent colds, bronchitis, sinus infection, acute tonsillitis
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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
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Urogenital:
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stress incontinence, urgency, urinary tract infections, sexual dysfunction, male infertility
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Gynecological:
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irregular, heavy, or painful periods, PMS, endometriosis, menopause, night sweats, hot flashes, nausea in pregnancy, breech presentation, infertility
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Circulatory:
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high blood pressure, heart disease, poor circulation
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Dental:
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toothache, TMJ, dry mouth
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Disorders of the Eye:
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acute conjunctivitis, central retinitis, strabismus, macular degeneration, cataracts
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Emotional & Psychological:
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depression, anxiety, stress, grief, panic
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Addictions:
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drug, alcohol, tobacco, food
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Chronic Conditions:
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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, immune dysfunctions, cancer, candidiasis
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Children:
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asthma, allergies, digestive disorders, poor appetite, falure to thrive and growth delay, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional instability, hormone disorders
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