The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in treating a wide range of conditions, including:

Digestive disorders such as food allergies, peptic ulcers, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative Colitis, gastritis, anorexia

Respiratory disorders such as emphysema, asthma, allergies, frequent colds

Neurologic disorders such as migraines, insomnia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, neuralgia, dizziness

Muscular-skeletal disorders such as arthritis, back, neck, hip etc. pain

Urogenital disorders such as stress incontinence, urgency, urinary tract infections, sexual dysfunction, male infertility

Gynecological disorders such as irregular, heavy, or painful periods, PMS, endometriosis, menopause, infertility

Circulatory disorders such as high blood pressure, heart disease, poor circulation

Emotional and Psychological Disorders including depression, anxiety, stress, grief

Addictions including drug, alcohol, cigarettes

Chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Hepatitis C, candidiasis