The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Reiki as alternative therapeutic modalities. In fact, it lists Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as effective in treating various common illnesses, including, but not limited to:
Eye, Ear, Mouth & Throat Disorders:
Cataracts
Dry Eyes
Acute Conjunctivitis
Tinnitus
Earache
Respiratory Disorders:
Common Cold
Influenza
Allergic Rhinitis (Including Hay Fever)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Rhinitis
Sore Throat (Including Tonsillitis)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Bronchial Asthma (Most Effective In Children And Uncomplicated Conditions)
Emphysema
Circulatory & Blood Disorders:
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
Angina Pectoris
Arteriosclerosis
Anemia
Hyperlipidemia
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Hiccough
Abdominal Pain
Nausea & Vomiting
Morning Sickness
Acute Chronic Gastritis
Gastric Hyperacidity (Acid Reflux)
Gastrokinetic Disturbance
Peptic Ulcer (Pain Relief)
Chronic Duodenal Ulcer (Pain Relief)
Acute Duodenal Ulcer (Without Complications)
Cholecystitis, Chronic, With Acute Exacerbation
Cholelithiasis
Biliary Colic
Constipation
Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)
Ulcerative Colitis
Acute Bacillary Dysentery
Gynecological Disorders:
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps & Pain)
Spotting & Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Amenorrhea (Loss Of Menstrual Period)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Infertility
Malposition Of Fetus (Correction Of)
Induction Of Labor
Labor Pain
Lactation (Deficiency)
Uro-Genital Disorders:
Female Urethral Syndrome
Retention Of Urine
Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infections
Sexual Dysfunction
Urolithiasis
Prostatitis
Impotence
Infertility (Male & Female)
Emotional & Psychological Disorders:
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Stress
Insomnia
Dermatological Disorders:
Acne Vulgaris
Pruritis
Neurodermatitis
Endocrine Disorders:
Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent
Obesity
Addiction & Dependence Disorders:
Alcohol
Nicotine & Tobacco
Food
Drugs (Cocaine, Heroin, Opium)
Bone, Muscle, Joint & Nervous System Disorders:
Headache & Migraine
Meniere’s Disease
Insomnia
Dizziness
Bell’s Palsy
Facial Spasm
Facial Pain (Including Craniomandibular Disorders)
Dental Pain
Spine Pain
Stiff Neck
Temporomendibular Joint Dysfunction
Radicular & Pseudoradicular Pain Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
Periarthritis Of Shoulder
Tennis Elbow
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sciatica
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Knee Pain
Sprains
Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Trigeminal Neuralgias
Pareses (Following A Stroke)
Peripheral Neuropathies
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gouty Arthritis
Postoperative Pain
Fibromyalgia
Fasciitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Other Disorders:
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Neuralgia (Pain After Shingles)
Renal Colic
Adverse Reactions To Radiotherapy &/Or Chemotherapy
Cancer Pain
Postoperative Convalescence
Raynaud Syndrome
Sjogren Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome
