NIH & WHO
Acupuncture
is recognized by both the National Institute of Health
and the World Trade Organization
In November 1997, the National Institute of Health (NIH) convened a panel of 12 distinguished physicians and scientists to review the history, licensing practices, and current status of clinical research on the effectiveness of acupuncture. The result was the first formal endorsement of acupuncture by the NIH, which declared, "There is sufficient evidence of acupuncture’s value to expand its use to conventional medicine and to encourage further studies of its physiology and clinical value."
Acupuncture has been cited by the World Health Organization (WHO)
to treat over 43 conditions,
including the following:
Musculosceletal
Neck pain, Shoulder Pain, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Back Pain, Knee Pain, Sciatica, Foot Pain, Sports Injuries
Neurological/Nervous System
Headache, Insomnia, Stroke, Stress Disorders, Bell’s Palsy, Hyperthyroidism, High Blood Pressure, Neuralgia, Epilepsy
Gynecological
Fertility, Mail/Female, Menstrual Pain, PMS, Menopause, Pregnancy, Cysts
Respiratory
Asthma, Cough, Sore Throat, Common Cold, Hay Fever, Other Diverse Allergies
Gastrointestinal
Constipation Diarrhea, Acid Reflux, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Poor Digestion
Others
Heart Disorders, High/Low Blood Pressure, Chronic Fatigue, Impact Cancer Treatment, Men’s Health Issues Addiction, Accident Related Injuries, Anxiety & Depression, Skin Disorders