Acupuncture Blog Chicago: What is Acupuncture...

Many ailments can be treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCM is also used in prevention of illness and to stimulate the immune system.

Commonly treated conditions:

Headaches
Digestive and urinary disorders
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- IBS
- Bloating
- Acid reflux
- Nausea
- Morning sickness
Gynecological disorders
- PMS
- Irregular periods
- Infertility
- Discomfort during pregnancy
- PCOS
- Menopausal symptoms
- Endometriosis

Muscle pain and strain
Stress
Insomnia
Allergies
Sinusitis
Sinus infection
Anxiety
Depression
Fatigue
Arthritis
Weight loss
Smoking cessation
Back pain
Sciatica
Joint pain
Acute and Chronic pain

According The World Health Organization, there are more than 100 different kinds of diseases and illnesses that can be treated very effectively by using acupuncture.

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Comments: 13

Jennifer D. Apr 13, 2008, 3:06pm EDT

Thank you very much!

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samantha b. Apr 17, 2008, 2:00pm EDT

can it be used for severe insomnia and quitting smoking? thanks for the invite to the group. oh and do you know of a link to find a clinic in my town, lubbock, texas?

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Jennifer D. Apr 17, 2008, 9:37pm EDT

Yes it can be used for insomnia and can make quitting smoking easier. To find someone in your area try acufinder.com

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Sophiya S. Apr 30, 2008, 11:09pm EDT

i have always been interested in acupuncture

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Connie C. May 7, 2008, 10:01pm EDT

Wow, I had no idea it was used for so many things

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Jennifer D. May 7, 2008, 10:55pm EDT

Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are very effective for many disorders as well as the common aches and pains.

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Joanne Vicente Oct 11, 2009, 7:55pm EDT

Can it help incontinence? Bladder cancer left me without control, and I hate the little machine that's implanted on my spinal cord to make it work!

Jennifer D. Oct 11, 2009, 8:11pm EDT

Incontinence can be tough to treat, but acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas might be helpful. It's certainly worth a try, you might check out the web site acufinder.com to find a qualified acupuncturist near you.

Joanne Vicente Oct 11, 2009, 8:16pm EDT

Thank you.

Jennifer D. Oct 11, 2009, 8:20pm EDT

I hope it helps!

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A Season of Joy, Love and Gift-Giving Oct 11, 2009, 8:10pm EDT

Is this type of procedure covered by health insurance and a part of health reform?

Jennifer D. Oct 11, 2009, 8:13pm EDT

It is sometimes covered by health insurance though not as often as it should be. Check your plan. I hope it will be part of health care reform but we will have to see.

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conchodebbie * Oct 19, 2009, 11:10pm EDT

Thanks Jennifer.

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