What problems can be treated by Acupuncture according to the World Health Organization?
A committee of the United Nations World Health Organization has issued a list of over 40 disorders that lend themselves to treatment by Acupuncture, such as: 1. Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders Headache and Migraine Trigeminal Neuralgia Facial Palsy (early stage, within 3-6 months) Paresis (following a stroke) Peripheral Neuropathies Meniere’s Disease Nocturnal Enuresis Cervicobrachial Syndrome “Frozen Shoulder”, “Tennis Elbow” Sciatica Low Back Pain Osteoarthritis 2. Respiratory System Acute Sinusitis Acute Rhinitis Common Cold Acute Tonsillitis Acute Bronchitis Bronchial Asthma 3. Disorders of the Eye Acute Conjunctivitis Central Retinitis Myopia (in children) Cataract (without complications) 4. Disorders of the Mouth Toothaches, post-extraction pain Gingivitis Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis 5.
