| CONDITIONS TREATED BY ACUPUNCTURE A C U P U N C T U R E has been practiced for thousands of years and is still the treatment of choice for at least a quarter of the world's population. In 1979 the World Health Organization acknowledged the value of acupuncture in the treatment of multiple medical conditions. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Statement on Acupuncture of 1997 shows further acceptance by the West of this valuable modality. At Turning Point Acupuncture we use acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat a wide range of conditions: CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS High or low blood pressure, Cold hands and feet DIGESTIVE Abdominal pain, Gastric hyperactivity, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis EMOTIONAL IMBALANCES Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, Nervousness, Stress reduction, Addiction detoxification (including cigarette smoking) EYE EAR NOSE THROAT Poor vision, Hoarseness, Tinnitus, Toothache, Gingivitis, Sinusitis, Sore throat GYNECOLOGICAL PMS, Irregular or heavy periods, Menstrual cramps, Cysts, Fibroids, Endometriosis, Infertility, Menopause GENITO-URINARY Incontinence, Impotence, Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis MUSCULOSKELETAL Muscle pain/weakness, Sciatica, Back and neck pain, Muscle cramping, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Repetitive strain injury, Fibromyalgia NEUROLOGICAL Migraines, Headaches, Postoperative pain, Stroke, Parkinson's disease, Vertigo, Neuropathy RESPIRATORY Allergies, Sinusitis, Common cold, Bronchitis, Asthma, Tonsillitis, Cough MISCELLANEOUS General malaise, Immune system disorders including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, HIV infection, Hepatitis, Shingles, Chronic pain, Side effects from chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, Sports injuries, Skin problems, Athletic performance, Healthy aging And more... Return to Frequently Asked Questions |