By Quinn Akira Takei, Holistic Health Coach. Doctor of Oriental Medicine(NM), Licensed Acupuncturist, and Chinese Herbalist
I have many friends, family, and even patients who are surprised to hear that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be effective at treating digestive disorders like IBS, or migraine headaches, or fibromyalgia, or wide variety of other illnesses that are treated every day. Some people are surprised to learn the majority of my clients are treated for internal medicine related ailments. Most are familiar with acupuncture being effective for pain and other orthopedic related problems. What many people do not know is that Oriental medicine is effective in addressing a wide variety of internal medicine disorders including gastrointestinal, gynecological, respiratory, immunological, neurological, and mental emotional disorders among many, many other ailments. These are actually fields of medicine which I specialize in in addition to orthopedic issues.
According to the United Nation's World Health Organization acupuncture is
an effective treatment in the following disorders:
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Acute and Chronic Colitis
Gastric Hyperacidity
Acute and Chronic Gastritis
Duodenal Ulcer
Diarrhea
Constipation
Spastic Colon
Respiratory Disorders:
Sinusitis
Sore Throat
Asthma and Bronchitis
Recurrent Chest Infections
Common Cold
Acute Rhinitis
Bronchial Asthma
Bronchitis
Tonsillitis
Neurological & Musculoskeletal Disorders:
Migraine and Headache
Tennis Elbow
Sciatica
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Facial Palsy
Paresis Following Stroke
Peripheral Neuropathies
Meniere's Disease
Sexual Dysfunction
Neck Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Tendinitis
Gynecologic Disorders:
Irregular or Heavy Menses
Painful Menstruation
PMS
Infertility
Urinary Dysfunction
Menstrual Cramping
Emotional Disorders:
Anxiety
Depression, Insomnia Nervousness
Neurosis
Mouth Disorders:
Toothaches
Post Extraction Pain
Gingivitis
Pharyngitis
Eye Disorders:
Conjunctivitis
Retinitis
Floaters
Poor Focus
Miscellaneous:
Addiction Control
Athletic Performance Blood Pressure Regulation
Chronic Fatigue
Immunity
Stress Reduction
Postoperative Pain
Smoking Cessation
The list of ailments which are effectively treated with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine exceeds this list by far. I'm confident in saying that while acupuncture and Oriental medicine may not be an effective cure for every type of disorder, this form of medicine and the holistic perspective can maximize your body's ability to deal with any type of disorder.
Are you or someone you know suffering with an ailment which you don't see listed here? If so, please give me a call and so we can discuss it and I can share with you my personal experiences or knowledge on your specific concerns.
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