ELLEN XU,BSc,RAc

The World Health Organization of the United Nations has identified over forty medical conditions effectively treated with acupuncture. The following includes these and other disorders for which scientific research and clinical experience have shown acupuncture to be effective.

Musculoskeletal

Arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, whiplash, muscle spasm, lower back pain, neck/upper back pain, sports injuries

Neurological

All pain conditions, migraines and other headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, shingles, numbness, tremors, Bell's Palsy, paralysis, post-stroke

Gynecology

PMS, menopause, morning sickness, endometriosis, painful or irregular periods, Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Emotional

Stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, irritability

Ear, nose, throat, respiratory

Allergies, sinusitis, asthma, coughing, common colds/flu, emphysema, sore throat, ear infections (acute and chronic)

Digestive problems

Constipation, diarrhea, colitis, hemorrhoids, stomachache, food poisoning, GERD, poor-appetite

Skin problems

Premature aging, rash, acne, eczema, psoriasis, painful scars

Urinary problems

Bladder infections, urinary incontinence, enlarged prostate

Pediatrics

Ear infections, colds, flu, sore throat, cough, runny nose, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), bedwetting (enuresis)

Miscellaneous

Smoking addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, infertility (male and female), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Lupus (SLE), obesity, thyroid conditions, post-surgical pain, high or low blood pressure, poor circulation, immune system deficiency, side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation