About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world and is used by one third of the world’s population as a primary health care system. It is likely that more people have been treated by Chinese medicine throughout history than by any other formalized system of medicine. Because of its relatively low cost and its noninvasive nature, acupuncture has become a highly popular form of complementary health care in the United States.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed acupuncture treatment for over 40 conditions including:
- all types of pain
- menstrual issues
- headaches
- high blood pressure
- infertility
- respiratory issues
- digestive problems (including nausea and vomiting resulting from chemotherapy)
- addictions
- anxiety
- tension
- sleep disorders
- depression/emotional disorders
Acupuncture is also helpful for many chronic illnesses and health concerns that have no clear origin or cause. Patients committed to a healthy lifestyle who receive ongoing acupuncture treatment for maintenance and health promotion often experience:
*Longer periods of health and recovering more quickly from illness 
*Improvement of vitality and stamina
*Greater success in managing their own health
*Relationships with others deepening and becoming more harmonious
*Reductions in long term health care costs
