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All About Acupuncture, Part 2

DateFriday, May 21, 2010 at 7:06AM | Comments Off |

Yesterday I discussed what to expect when you visit an acupuncturist. Today I explain the health concerns that acupuncture can best help address.
 
Acupuncture is not just about needles, but is a comprehensive traditional therapy focused on correcting imbalances of energy flow throughout the body. It can be employed effectively for a wide variety of conditions:

  • Emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Digestive complaints, including nausea, vomiting, and irritable bowel syndrome
  • Pain syndromes due to an injury or associated with chronic degenerative diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
  • Neurological problems like migraines or Parkinson's disease
  • Respiratory conditions, including sinusitis and asthma
  • Gynecologic disorders and infertility (it has demonstrated clinical success when used in conjunction with in-vitro fertilization)
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Addictions
  • Chronic lower back pain

It can also be used as a rehabilitation strategy for individuals who suffered a stroke, can help control chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and can help promote overall wellbeing.

If you are considering seeing an acupuncturist, you should discuss this therapy and seek a referral for a licensed acupuncturist from your primary care physician.

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