Conditions Treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) operates under a different paradigm compared to Western medicine, emphasizing a holistic approach to health. It views the body as an interconnected system, where physical, emotional, and environmental factors collectively influence well-being.

TCM employs various modalities including acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and lifestyle adjustments, all tailored to the unique constitution and condition of the individual. The effectiveness of TCM treatments is influenced by several factors such as the specific nature of the illness, its duration, severity, and the individual's overall health.

While Western medicine often categorizes illnesses using standard labels and diagnostic criteria, TCM focuses on patterns of imbalances within the body. This approach enables practitioners to address the root cause of ailments rather than just the symptoms. By understanding these underlying patterns, TCM can provide effective interventions for a diverse range of health issues, reinforcing its role as a comprehensive medical system.

The World Health Organization recognizes the ability of acupuncture and traditional Oriental medicine to treat over 43 common disorders.  Links to learn more: National Institutes of Health; World Health Organization

The conditions treated by acupuncture include:

Addiction-alcohol, drug, smoking,
Anxiety,
Arthritis,
Asthma,
Back Pain,
Bells Palsy,
Bronchitis,
Carpal tunnel syndrome,
Chronic fatigue,
Chron’s disease,
Colitis,
Common cold,
Constipation,
Dental pain,
Depression,
Diarrhea,
Digestive disorders,
Dizziness,
Elbow pain,

Emotional problems,
Eye problems,
Facial palsy/tics,
Fatigue,
Fibromyalgia,
Headache,
Hiccough,
Incontinence,
Indigestion,
Infertility,
Insomnia,
Irritable bowel syndrome,
Knee pain,
Menopausal symptoms,
Menstrual irregularities,
Migraine,
Morning sickness,
Multiple Sclerosis,
Nausea,

Osteoarthritis,
Pain,
PMS,
Reflux,
Rhinitis,
Sciatica,
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD),
Sexual dysfunction,
Sinusitis,
Smoking cessation,
Sore throat,
Stress,
Tennis elbow,
Tinnitus,
Tooth pain,
Trigeminal Neuralgia,
Ulcers,
Urinary tract infection