World Health Organization (WHO) International Seminar, which was held in 1979, drew up the following provisional list of diseases that lend themselves to acupuncture treatment.

Respiratory System

  • Sinusitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Common cold
  • Tonsillitis
  • Asthma

Digestive System

  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • Chronic diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Gastric hyperacidity

Neurological System

  • Headache
  • Migraines
  • Post-operative pain
  • Stroke residuals
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Bladder dysfunction

Gynecological

  • Infertility
  • PMS
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Morning sickness

Muscular-Skeletal System

  • Muscle pain and weakness
  • Sciatica
  • Backache or pain
  • Muscle cramping
  • Arthritis Disc problems

Eye, Ear, Dental

  • Poor vision
  • Tinnitus, nervous deafness
  • Toothache
  • Gum problems
  • Post extraction pain

Emotional

  • Insomnia
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Nervousness
  • Neurosis

Other Benefits

  • Increased vitality and energy
  • Stress reduction and deep relaxation
  • Skin rejuvenation
  • Weight control
  • Enhanced athletic performance
  • Pain control
  • Immune system tonification
  • Regulated blood pressure
  • Stop smoking, alcohol, or drug addiction

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