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:
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:
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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:
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:
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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:
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:
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Urinary Incontinence
Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Anxiety Arthritis Attention Deficit Disorder Chronic Pain Epilepsy |
Fecal Elimination Disorders
Headache Hypertension Insomnia Temporomandibular Disorders Traumatic Brain Injury Vulvar Vestibulitis |