H & Z Acupuncture at Emory

59 Executive Park South, Suite 4000 Atlanta

www.atlanta-acupuncture.com

What kinds of diseases are suitable for acupuncture treatment?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), acupuncture can treat more than 120 common diseases and conditions. However, some diseases and conditions can be more effectively treated by acupuncture than others.

A partial list that might be suitable for acupuncture treatment follows:

·        Cervical Spondylopathy

·        Sprain

·        Sciatica

·        Arthritis

·        Shoulder Pain

·        Lower Back Pain

·        Knee Pain, Heel Pain

·        Facial Paralysis

·        Trigeminal Neuralgia

·        Shingles

·        Fibromyalgia

·        Migraine

·        Insomnia

·        Stress

·        Depression

·        Meniere’s Syndrome

·        Hyperemesis Gravidarum

·        Infertility

·        Smoking

·        Obesity

In additional, acupuncture can enhance other forms of treatment, speed recovery after surgery, reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and improve emotional stability. If you wonder whether your disease or condition is suitable for acupuncture treatment, please consult us by sending an e-mail to either Xiaowen He, L.Ac. at xhe01@yahoo.com or Wanyun Zhong, L.Ac. at wanyun_zhong@yahoo.com.