Conditions: There are many conditions that acupuncture is effective in treating, with very few side effects. The World Heath Organization (WHO) lists a great many conditions that are treatable with acupuncture. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health has stated in a 1997 research review that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of nausea associated with chemotherapy or pregnancy, pain of dental procedures, low back pain, and many others.

Procedures: There are many styles and approaches to acupuncture. All of them can be effective when practiced by an experienced and well trained practitioner. In all of them, sterile, single-use, fine gauge disposable needles are inserted into discrete places on the body surface. The choice of locations of needles depends on the style being practiced, as well as the oriental diagnosis being treated.

Results: Some conditions respond quickly with acupuncture, such as sprains and strains. Others are more challenging to help, such as respiratory or dermatological conditions and chronic illnesses. Healthier people respond better to acupuncture, where people in poorer health respond slower. People on fewer meds do better with acupuncture, where people on many medications have a poorer response.

Please peruse the pages we've provided below to learn more about the specifics of acupuncture.