Acupuncture is the use of small needles inserted into the skin using specific patterns to stimulate different parts of the body. Acupuncture is a treatment approved as safe and effective by medical researchers around the world, including the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health. Acupuncture treatments are also covered by many insurance plans.  

What Does Acupuncture Treat? 

The organs are the focus of acupuncture treatments, including the kidneys, heart, spleen, liver, lung, gallbladder, small intestine, and large intestine. And the most common targeted treatments are for the following concerns: chronic pain, arthritis, fatigue, infertility, liver disease, headaches, indigestion, hormonal imbalances, high blood pressure, PMS or menopause symptoms, cancer recovery or chemotherapy, and stress. 

Acupuncture can help relieve the symptoms of these conditions, which can include: 

-Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders

-Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and stroke

-Obesity and other eating disorders

-Menstrual problems

-Sexual dysfunction, such as impotence and premature ejaculation in men and loss of sexual desire in both men and women

-Skin and hair problems, such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema, and permanent hair loss

-Gastrointestinal problems, such as GERD, gastritis, ulcerative colitis, and irritable colon.