Conditions
Acupuncture
An official report by the World Health Organization (WHO), Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, found the following symptoms, diseases, and conditions to be effectively treated by acupuncture:
Cardiovascular Disorders
Essential hypertension
Neurological Disorders
Headache and migraine
Paresis following stroke
Peripheral neuropathies
Nocturnal enuresis
Respiratory System Disorders
Acute sinusitis
Common cold
Acute tonsillitis
Acute bronchitis
Disorders of the Eye, Ear, Nose & Mouth
Acute conjunctivitis
Cataract (without complications)
Toothaches, post extraction pain
Gingivitis
Gynecological Disorders
Infertility (Not WHO recognized, clinical experience proves effective)
PMS
Dysmenorrhea
Menopause syndrome
Benign irregular menstruation
Benign amenorrhea
Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
Muscle pain, swelling, stiffness, and weakness
Localized traumatic injuries: sprains, strains, tendonitis
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Low back pain
Sciatica
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Acute and chronic gastritis
Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief)
Acute duodenal ulcer (without complication)
Acute and chronic colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
Psychological Disorders
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
PTSD
Somatization disorder
Hypersomnia
Insomnia
Other Disorders
Withdrawal from street and pharmacological drugs
Appetite suppression
Psychotherapy
The American Psychological Association (APA) published a press release in 2012 asserting that while Psychotherapy is effective, it is underutilized. More than 50 peer-reviewed studies showed that Psychotherapy is effective for a variety of behavioral and mental health issues, provides longer lasting results than pharmacological treatments, and teaches life skills that last beyond treatment. Psychotherapy has been proven effective in treating:
Depression
Addiction
Phobias
Eating Disorders
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Biofeedback
The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) has developed detailed rating criteria for the efficacy of Biofeedback in treating multiple conditions. Biofeedback was deemed efficacious or probably efficacious in treating the following conditions:
Fecal Elimination Disorders
Headache
Hypertension
Insomnia
Temporomandibular Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vulvar Vestibulitis
Urinary Incontinence
Alcoholism/Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Arthritis
Attention Deficit Disorder
Chronic Pain
Epilepsy