Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Here*s one study verifying the effectiveness of acupuncture from no less than the World Health Organization, and also the British Medical Association acknowledges the scientific benefits of this treatment. best wishes Shan Benefits of acupuncture _http://www.dart-creations.com/article-tree/busin/benefits%20of%20acupunctur e.html_ (http://www.dart-creations.com/article-tree/busin/benefits%20of%20acupuncture.ht\ ml) excerpts..... Benefits of Acupuncture The benefits of acupuncture are aplenty. Over the centuries since its origin, the technique has been found to treat a wide array of illnesses. It elevates the levels of white blood corpuscles as well as neurotransmitters like serotonin and noradrenaline in the body. It also helps in the secretion of specific hormones, prostaglandins, gamma-globulins, antibodies and opsonins as well as in releasing vasodilators also known as histamines. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended the technique for treatment of various health problems. Even the British Medical Association has acknowledged the scientific benefits of acupuncture. WHO has classified major health problems in to various categories and acupuncture is found to be effective in the treatment of most ailments that fall in each category. These include: Respiratory diseases - acute sinusitis, acute rhinitis, acute tonsillitis and the common cold. Broncho-pulmonary diseases - Acute bronchitis and bronchial asthma Eye disorders - acute conjunctivitis, cataract, myopia, and central retinitis. Mouth Cavity disorders - toothaches, gingivitis, pharyngitis Orthopedic disorders - periarthritis humeroscapularis, tennis elbow, lower back pain, rheumatoid arthritis and sciatica. Gastrointestinal disorders - hiccups, gastroptosis, spasms that take place in the cardia and the oesophagus, gastric hyperacidity, acute and chronic gastritis, chronic duodenal ulcer, acute bacterial dysentery, acute as well as chronic colitis, constipation, diarrhoea, and paralytic ileus. Neurological disorders " headaches, migraines, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral neuropathy, meniere's syndrome, intercostals neuralgia, nocturnal enuresis, neurogenic bladder dysfunction and paralysis that is caused by poliomyelitis. [continued...........] (http://www.papercut.biz/emailStripper.htm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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