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Frequently Asked Questions
About Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (cont.)
Q:Will acupuncture help with my condition?
A:Because it stimulates the body's ability to heal itself, acupuncture is a valuable complement to conventional medical treatment of almost any condition. In 2002, the World Health Organization published a review and analysis of nearly 300 controlled clinical trials on acupuncture and concluded that it is useful in the treatment of over 90 diseases, symptoms,and conditions, including:
Allergies, asthma, and hay fever
Arthritis
Low back pain and sciatica
Neck, shoulder, and elbow pain
Knee pain
Shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia
Depression and insomnia
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Headaches and TMJ pain
Infertility and polycystic ovarian syndrome
Nausea, vomiting, and morning sickness
Painful periods and PMS
Tobacco and alcohol dependence
and Many Others
Q:How many treatments will I need?
A: An " average" course of treatment consists of 8-10 sessions, with most patients noticing a clear benefit within 3-4 sessions. Factors that influence the number of treatments you will require include whether your problem is acute or chronic, whether you can avoid the conditions that caused it, your age, your general state of health, and how readily your body responds to acupuncture. Frequent sessions (2-3 times per week) during the initial phase of treatment are key to successful treatment of some conditions. Relief is often more profound and long-lasting if herbs are used in conjunction with acupuncture.
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Links recommended by Dr. Horner-
Eastern Harmony Clinic- Community Acupuncture Network-Acupuncture Today
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