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Pain

Acupuncture for Pain
The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today, acupuncture is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). ....

 

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Asthma

Acupuncture for Asthma
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a ....

 

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Arthritis

Acupuncture for Arthritis
Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called chi, circulates. These pathways ....

 

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Allergies

Acupuncture for Allergies
The term allergy is used to describe a response, within the body, to a substance, which is not necessarily harmful in itself, but results in an immune response and a ....

 

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Stress

Acupuncture for Stress
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a ....

 

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Anxiety

Acupuncture for Anxiety
Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Several studies have reported benefits in anxiety disorders, but the ....

 

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Depression

Acupuncture for Depression
Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a network of energy pathways through ....

 

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Insomnia

Acupuncture for Insomnia
 The practice of acupuncture, or the insertion of needles, originated in China 5,000 years ago. Traditional Chinese medicine commonly uses acupuncture to treat insomnia. A review of the available studies found reports of ....

 

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Headache

Acupuncture for Headache
Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Although traditionally used to help patients with migraine headaches, there ....

 

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Diabetes

Acupuncture for Diabetes
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a ....

 

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Anxiety Disorders

Acupuncture for Anxiety Disorders
Acupuncture: Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Several studies have reported benefits in anxiety disorders, but ....

 

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Gastrointestinal disorders

Acupuncture for Gastrointestinal disorders
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a ....

 

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Mold Allergy

Acupuncture for Mold Allergy
Acupuncture : More studies of strong design are needed to determine whether or not acupuncture offers benefit in chronic sinusitis patients.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). Commercial distribution prohibited. This ....

 

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Acupuncture for Stomach Ailments
Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called "chi," circulates. These pathways ....

 

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Joint, Tendon, and Muscle Pain

Acupuncture for Joint, Tendon, and Muscle Pain
Acupuncture: Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called chi, circulates. These ....

 

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Migraine

Acupuncture for Migraine
Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Although traditionally used to help patients with migraine headaches, there ....

 

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Tourette's Syndrome

Acupuncture for Tourette's Syndrome
Acupuncture: Aucupuncture has been reported to help relieve symptoms of some neurological disorders including cerebral palsy, hemiplegia (full or partial paralysis of one side of the body due to disease, ....

 

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Fever and Rash in HIV

Acupuncture for Fever and Rash in HIV
Acupuncture : Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called "chi," circulates. These ....

 

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Menopausal Symptoms

Acupuncture for Menopausal Symptoms
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a ....

 

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Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Acupuncture for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Acupuncture: Early study in women suggests a reduced recurrence of UTIs over six months and reduced residual urine (urine retained in the bladder after voiding) with acupuncture treatment. Better-designed studies ....

 

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Hypoglycemia

Acupuncture for Hypoglycemia
Acupuncture: The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today, it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Although ....

 

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Achondroplasia

Acupuncture for Achondroplasia
Acupuncture: Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called chi, circulates. These ....

 

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Alzheimer's Disease

Acupuncture for Alzheimer's Disease
Acupuncture has been reported to help improve memory and cognitive performance in the elderly. However, there is insufficient available evidence for the use of acupuncture in cognitive and communication disorders. ....

 

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Dementia

Acupuncture for Dementia
Acupuncture: Acupuncture has been reported to help improve memory and cognitive performance in the elderly. However, there is insufficient available evidence for the use of acupuncture in neurogenic cognitive and ....

 

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Acupuncture for Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Acupuncture: Acupuncture has been reported to help relieve symptoms of some neurological disorders including cerebral palsy, hemiplegia (full or partial paralysis of one side of the body due to disease, ....

 

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Back Pain

Acupuncture for Back Pain
The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today, acupuncture is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). ....

 

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Leukemia

Acupuncture for Leukemia
Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. There has been limited research on acupuncture for ....

 

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Fertility and Pregnancy

Acupuncture for Fertility and Pregnancy
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a ....

 

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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Acupuncture for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called "chi," circulates. These pathways ....

 

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Huntington's Disease

Acupuncture for Huntington's Disease
Acupuncture: Aucupuncture has been reported to help relieve symptoms of some neurological disorders including cerebral palsy, hemiplegia (full or partial paralysis of one side of the body due to disease, ....

 

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Angioedema

Acupuncture for Angioedema
Acupuncture : Some clinicians claim that acupuncture may help boost the immune system and lessen the frequency or severity of allergic responses like angioedema. However, more scientific research is needed before ....

 

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AIDS Dementia Complex

Acupuncture for AIDS Dementia Complex
Acupuncture : There is insufficient available evidence to recommend either for or against the use of acupuncture in cognitive and communication disorders.There is also insufficient evidence to recommend the use of ....

 

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Nausea and Vomiting

Acupuncture for Nausea and Vomiting
Acupuncture: The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today, acupuncture is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of traditional Chinese medicine ....

 

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Pet Dander Allergy

Acupuncture for Pet Dander Allergy
Acupuncture : More studies of stronger design are needed to determine whether or not acupuncture offers benefit in chronic sinusitis patients. Preliminary research suggests that acupuncture may effectively treat hives.Natural Standard Monograph, ....

 

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Autoimmunity

Acupuncture for Autoimmunity
Acupuncture : Further research is needed before acupuncture can be recommended for the treatment of arthritis (periarthrits of the shoulder), Raynaud's disease or rheumatoid arthritis.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). ....

 

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Parkinson's Disease

Acupuncture for Parkinson's Disease
Acupuncture: Acupuncture has been reported to help relieve symptoms of some neurological disorders including cerebral palsy, hemiplegia (full or partial paralysis of one side of the body due to disease, ....

 

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Infertility (Male)

Acupuncture for Infertility (Male)
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a ....

 

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Dizziness-Vertigo

Acupuncture for Dizziness-Vertigo
Acupuncture: The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today, it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Early ....

 

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Musculoskeletal Problems

Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Problems
Acupuncture: Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called chi, circulates. These ....

 

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AIDS-related Lymphoma

Acupuncture for AIDS-related Lymphoma
Acupuncture : There has been limited research on acupuncture for cancer pain, and the research that was done was shown to have mixed results. More studies are needed to determine potential ....

 

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Heart Disorders (heart Disease)

Acupuncture for Heart Disorders (heart Disease)
Acupuncture: Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called "chi," circulates. These ....

 

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Urticaria (hives)

Acupuncture for Urticaria (hives)
Acupuncture : Acupuncture plus point-injection has been found beneficial for obstinate urticaria (hives). However, more research is needed to confirm these findings.Needles must be sterile in order to avoid disease transmission. ....

 

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