What problems can be treated with Oriental Medicine?
Unless you require Emergency medical services (Call 911!), Oriental Medicine is an excellent choice for any health care need. Many health problems can be treated effectively through Oriental Medicine alone, while others diseases may be best treated by combining Oriental Medicine with other forms of therapy, such as modern Biomedicine.
The Chinese have been practicing this medicine for thousands of years and it is known in China to treat almost any non-emergency medical condition. Like all medicines, oriental medicine works very well for some conditions and moderately for others. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports 20% of the world’s population uses oriental medicine for primary health care. Its use is rapidly increasing in the United States and Europe. The National Institutes of Health (1997) recommends acupuncture for post-operative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting, and post-operative dental pain. In addition, the NIH suggests acupuncture as an adjunct therapy for addiction, stroke rehab, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, and asthma. The WHO recommends acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for 28 medical conditions to include; pain, digestive disorders, women’s health (hormone imbalance, hot flashes, menses, infert
