The World Health Organization has recognized that acupuncture is an appropriate treatment for more than 200 clinical conditions. Some of the conditions that can be effectively treated or relieved include:
- Gastrointestinal Disorders: Food allergies, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, peptic ulcer, gastritis, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome.
- Urogenital Disorders: Urinary tract infections, incontinence, prostatitis, sexual dysfunction, infertility.
- Gynecological Problems: PMS, menstrual difficulties (irregular, heavy or painful menstruation), infertility, morning sickness, fibrocystic disease, menopause problems.
- Muscle and Joint Pain: Arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, whiplash, sciatica, TMJ problems.
- Respiratory Problems: Asthma, emphysema, allergies, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis.
- Circulatory Disorders: High blood pressure, angina, muscle cramps, anemia, palpitations, atherosclerosis.
- Immune System Disorders: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, candidiasis, lupus, fibromyalgia.
- Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes, hyper/hypothyroidism.
- Neurological Disorders: Stroke, multiple sclerosis, trigeminal neuralgia, numbness, tingling, dizziness.
- Headache: Migraine, tension, sinus, cluster headaches.
- Emotional Problems: Stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, phobias, bipolar personality disorder, compulsive behavior, poor self-esteem, eating disorders.
- Addictions: alcoholism, drug and nicotine addiction.
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture: What can it treat?
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles including "laugh" lines, crow's feet
- Reduces redness and blotchy appearance to skin
- Promotes blood and lymph circulation
- Rehydrates the skin's external layers
• Helps exfoliation
• Increases nutrition to the skin's surface
• Allows healthy "breathing" of the skin
• Increases oxygen consumption of the skin's external layer
• Stimulates the production of elasin and 4 collagen proteins
• Reduces and relaxes the tension in the nerves and muscles
