Feedback Form

Benefits of Acupuncture rVita Treatment Chart

  Sort by:  Condition  |  Scientific Rating  |  Users Rating
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). ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  10.00

df Read more about back pain
Find local acupuncture specialist
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  10.00

df Read more about headache
Find local acupuncture specialist
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  10.00

df Read more about migraine
Find local acupuncture specialist
Kidney Disorders

Acupuncture for Kidney 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 ....

 

Scientific:
n/a n/a

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about kidney disorders
Find local acupuncture specialist
Eye Disorders

Acupuncture for Eye Disorders
Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture points" on the body with the aim of restoring health and well-being, e.g. treating pain and diseases.The practice of ....

 

Scientific:
n/a n/a

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about eye disorders
Find local acupuncture specialist
Erectile Dysfunction

Acupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction
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. It involves ....

 

Scientific:
n/a n/a

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about erectile dysfunction
Find local acupuncture specialist
Ear Disorders

Acupuncture for Ear Disorders
It is unclear if acupuncture can help treat patients with hearing loss. Early evidence suggests that deep needling acupuncture may be more effective in treating sudden deafness than shallow needling. ....

 

Scientific:
n/a n/a

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about ear disorders
Find local acupuncture specialist
Cervical Cancer

Acupuncture for Cervical Cancer
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 cancer pain, ....

 

Scientific:
n/a n/a

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about cervical cancer
Find local acupuncture specialist
Burns

Acupuncture for Burns
Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture points" on the body with the aim of restoring health and well-being, e.g. treating pain and diseases. The practice ....

 

Scientific:
n/a n/a

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about burns
Find local acupuncture specialist
Bronchitis

Acupuncture for Bronchitis
  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 ....

 

Scientific:
n/a n/a

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about bronchitis
Find local acupuncture specialist
Glaucoma

Acupuncture for Glaucoma
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. It ....

 

Scientific:
n/a n/a

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about glaucoma
Find local acupuncture specialist
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about angioedema
Find local acupuncture specialist
Endocrine Manifestations of HIV

Acupuncture for Endocrine Manifestations of 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 ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about endocrine manifestations of hiv
Find local acupuncture specialist
HIV and Pancreatitis

Acupuncture for HIV and Pancreatitis
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about hiv and pancreatitis
Find local acupuncture specialist
Breastfeeding-Lactation

Acupuncture for Breastfeeding-Lactation
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about breastfeeding-lactation
Find local acupuncture specialist
Crohn's Disease

Acupuncture for Crohn's 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 ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about crohn's disease
Find local acupuncture specialist
Fibroids

Acupuncture for Fibroids
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about fibroids
Find local acupuncture specialist
Scleroderma

Acupuncture for Scleroderma
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about scleroderma
Find local acupuncture specialist
Speech Disorders

Acupuncture for Speech Disorders
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about speech disorders
Find local acupuncture specialist
Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Acupuncture for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Acupuncture: 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 ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about spinal muscular atrophy
Find local acupuncture specialist
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about dementia
Find local acupuncture specialist
Bipolar Disorder

Acupuncture for Bipolar Disorder
Acupuncture: Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. A small number of studies have sought to compare ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about bipolar disorder
Find local acupuncture specialist
Breast Cancer

Acupuncture for Breast Cancer
Acupuncture: 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 cancer ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about breast cancer
Find local acupuncture specialist
Heart Attack

Acupuncture for Heart Attack
Acupuncture: The practice of acupuncture, or the insertion of needles, originated in China 5,000 years ago. Some research has suggested that acupuncture might help reduce distress and symptoms of angina, ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about heart attack
Find local acupuncture specialist
Sexual Dysfunction

Acupuncture for Sexual Dysfunction
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. It involves ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about sexual dysfunction
Find local acupuncture specialist
Stroke

Acupuncture for Stroke
Acupuncture: The practice of acupuncture, or the insertion of needles into the body to move energy or "chi" in a particular area, originated in China 5,000 years ago. Acupuncture has ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about stroke
Find local acupuncture specialist
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

Acupuncture for Wernicke-Korsakoff 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, ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about wernicke-korsakoff syndrome
Find local acupuncture specialist
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about aids dementia complex
Find local acupuncture specialist
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about aids-related lymphoma
Find local acupuncture specialist
Acute Interstitial Nephritis

Acupuncture for Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Acupuncture : There has been limited research on acupuncture for kidney disorders. Currently there is not adequate available evidence to recommend for or against acupuncture in these conditions.Needles must be sterile ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about acute interstitial nephritis
Find local acupuncture specialist
Allergies and Pregnancy

Acupuncture for Allergies and Pregnancy
Acupuncture : Acupuncture plus point-injection has been found beneficial for obstinate urticaria (hives), although more research is needed to confirm these findings.Special care is taken for pregnant patients in avoiding needling ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about allergies and pregnancy
Find local acupuncture specialist
Antihistamines

Acupuncture for Antihistamines
Acupuncture : Acupuncture plus point-injection has been found beneficial for obstinate urticaria (rash). However, more research is needed to confirm these findings.Acupuncture needles must be sterile in order to prevent disease ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about antihistamines
Find local acupuncture specialist
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). ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about autoimmunity
Find local acupuncture specialist
Cockroach Allergy

Acupuncture for Cockroach Allergy
Acupuncture : More studies of strong design are needed to determine whether or not acupuncture offers benefit to patients with chronic sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses).Acupuncture needles must be sterile in ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about cockroach allergy
Find local acupuncture specialist
Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Acupuncture for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Acupuncture : There is insufficient evidence for or against use of acupuncture in pain associated with burns.There has been limited research on acupuncture for cancer pain, and the research that was ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about selective cox-2 inhibitors
Find local acupuncture specialist
Depression and HIV

Acupuncture for Depression and HIV
Acupuncture : A small number of studies have sought to compare acupuncture with antidepressant medications used in depression. More studies are needed on this use.Needles must be sterile in order to ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about depression and hiv
Find local acupuncture specialist
Drug Allergy

Acupuncture for Drug Allergy
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about drug allergy
Find local acupuncture specialist
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about fever and rash in hiv
Find local acupuncture specialist
Food Allergy

Acupuncture for Food Allergy
Acupuncture : Acupuncture plus point-injection has been found beneficial for the treatment of hives, although more research is needed to confirm these findings.Needles must be sterile in order to avoid disease ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about food allergy
Find local acupuncture specialist
HIV and Cervical Cancer

Acupuncture for HIV and Cervical Cancer
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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about hiv and cervical cancer
Find local acupuncture specialist
HIV-associated Nephropathy (HIVAN)

Acupuncture for HIV-associated Nephropathy (HIVAN)
Acupuncture : 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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

Users:
  n/a

df Read more about hiv-associated nephropathy (hivan)
Find local acupuncture specialist
Immunoaugmentative Therapy (IAT)

Acupuncture for Immunoaugmentative Therapy (IAT)
Acupuncture : 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 cancer ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence