NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS |
Disorders recognised by the World Health
Organisation (December 1979) as having been
successfully treated by acupuncture |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Stroke
- Facial and inter-costal neuralgia
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Some forms of paralysis
- Sequelae of poliomyelitis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Meniere’s disease
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- Difficulty sleeping
- Nervous tension
- Stroke
- Some forms of deafness
- Noises in the ears / tinnitus
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
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CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS
CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- High blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
- Fluid retention
- Chest pain
- Angina pectoris
- Heart palpitations
- Poor circulation
- Cold hands and feet
- Muscle cramps
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RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS |
Disorders recognised by the World Health
Organisation (December 1979) as having been
successfully treated by acupuncture |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Bronchial Asthma
- Acute and chronic bronchitis
- Acute tonsillitis
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Sore throat
- Common cold
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- Hay fever
- Chronic cough
- Laryngitis
- Influenza
- Sore throat
- Recurrent respiratory infections
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GASTRO-INTESTINAL DISORDERS
GASTRO-INTESTINAL DISORDERS |
Disorders recognised by the World Health
Organisation (December 1979) as having been
successfully treated by acupuncture |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Toothache
- Post-extraction pain
- Gingivitis
- Hiccups / belching
- Spasms of the oesophagus
- Duodenal ulcers
- Gastric hyperacidity
- Gastritis
- Paralytic ileus
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
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- Mouth ulcers
- Gastric ulcers
- Heartburn / indigestion
- Hiatus hernia syndrome
- Flatulence / bloating
- Haemorrhoids
- Liver and gallbladder disorders
- Food intolerances / allergies
- Nausea/vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Toothaches / gingivitis
- Increase/decrease appetite
- Gallstones
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GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC CONDITIONS
GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC CONDITIONS |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Infertility
- IVF Support
- Pre and post IVF transfer
- Morning sickness and nausea
- Abnormal pain during pregnancy
- Threatened / Recurrent miscarriage
- Mastitis
- Post-natal disorders
- Labour induction
- Fluid retention
- Pregnancy Support
- Breach position of foetus
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UROGENITAL CONDITIONS
UROGENITAL CONDITIONS |
Disorders recognised by the World Health
Organisation (December 1979) as having been
successfully treated by acupuncture |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Nocturnal enuresis
- Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
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- Cystitis
- Prostatitis
- Low libido
- Urinary retention
- Incontinence
- Kidney disorders
- Chronic urinary tract infections (UTI)
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SKINS CONDITIONS
SKINS CONDITIONS |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Rashes
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Herpes zoster
- Lichen Planus
- Acne
- Scar tissue
- Hair loss
- Dandruff
- Rosacea
- Resultant adhesions
- Urticaria / hives
- Warts
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MUSCULOSKELETAL & JOINT CONDITIONS
MUSCULOSKELETAL & JOINT CONDITIONS |
Disorders recognised by the World Health
Organisation (December 1979) as having been
successfully treated by acupuncture |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Low back pain
- Cervicobrachial syndrome
- Frozen shoulder
- Tennis/golfers elbow
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- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Gout / spurs
- Bursitis
- Lumbago
- Weak back
- Tenosynovitis
- Shoulder and neck pain
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PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Phobias
- Panic attacks
- Emotional disturbances
- Nervousness
- Smoking and drug addiction / withdrawal
- Stress
- Poor memory
- Excessive sleepiness
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SPORTING INJURIES
SPORTING INJURIES |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Sprained ankles and knees
- Cartilage problems
- Corking and tearing of muscles
- Torn ligaments and bruises
- Inflammation
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EYE CONDITIONS
EYE CONDITIONS |
Disorders recognised by the World Health
Organisation (December 1979) as having been
successfully treated by acupuncture |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Conjunctivitis
- Simple cataracts
- Myopia in children
- Central retinitis
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- Visual disorders
- Blurry vision
- Deterioration of eyesight
- Macular degeneration
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MEN’S HEALTH
MEN’S HEALTH |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Low libido
- Premature ejaculation
- Erectile Dysfunction (impotence)
- Infertility
- Low sperm count
- Abnormal shape (morphology)
- Low movement (motility)
- Prostatitis
- Prostate Cancer
- Urinary Problems
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Orchitis (inflammation of testicles)
- Hair Loss / Premature Graying
- Low mood / anger / irritability
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CHILDREN’S HEALTH
CHILDREN’S HEALTH |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Digestive Issues – Colic, Reflux, Diarrhoea / Constipation, Wind, Poor Appetite
- Respiratory Issues – Asthma, Cough, Runny Nose, Tonsillitis, Glandular Fever
- Low Immunity – Recurrent cold & flu or infections
- Skin Conditions – Eczema, Nappy Rash, Warts, Chicken Pox, Molluscum Contagiosum
- Sleep Issues – Bed wetting, nightmares, difficulty falling or staying asleep, fatigue
- Behaviour / Emotional Disorders – ADHD/ADD, autism, hyperactivity, anxiety, stress or low mood
- Delayed Development – underweight, malnutrition, delayed growth physically and mentally
- Neurological Disorders – cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis
- Aches & Pains – teething pain, headaches, earache, muscles or joint pain, strains
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
WOMEN’S HEALTH |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Period pain
- Menstruation disorders (painful, heavy, irregular)
- Absence of periods
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Mid cycle spotting
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Menopausal symptoms
- Endometriosis & adenomyosis
- Fibroids
- Abnormal vaginal discharge / thrush
- Hormonal imbalances
- Prolapsed uterus or bladder
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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Weight loss
- Obesity / overweight
- Malnutrition
- Food Intolerances
- Fluid Retention
- Slow Metabolism
- Emotional Eating
- Difficulty losing weight
- Food cravings
- Appetite control
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OTHER CONDITIONS
OTHER CONDITIONS |
Common disorders which have been found to
respond well to acupuncture |
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Chronic Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Parkinson’s disease
- Bell’s Palsy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Post Chemotherapy / Radiation Treatment
- General Well-being
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