What conditions are commonly treated by acupuncture?

Chinese and Western scientists have proven that acupuncture does indeed increase levels of endogenous morphine-like substances. Clinical studies of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of illnesses have led to acupuncture’s acceptance beyond pain control. The use of acupuncture has been shown to effectively treat many types of conditions.The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a report called “Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials.” Below is the World Health Organization’s list of diseases that can effectively be treated by acupuncture. Please note that the inclusion of herbal remedies may broaden the range of disorders listed below: