Clinical Studies indicate that Acupuncture is effective in treating:
| Headache | Neck and back pain |
| Fibromyalgia | Respiratory disease |
| Menopause | Urinary dysfunction |
| Osteoarthritis | Post-op & chemotherapy nausea |
| Tennis elbow | Smoking & drug addictions |
| Facial pain | Depression/Anxiety |
Acupuncture has been cited by the World Health Organization
to treat 43 conditions including:
| Allergies/Asthma | Sciatica |
| Colds & Flu | Stress |
| Carpal Tunnel | Insomnia |
| Heart problems | Tendonitis |
| Gynecological disorders | PMS |
National Institute of Health Conference (NIH) found Acupuncture:
| Effective for adult post-operative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting; a reasonable option for post-operative myofascial and low back pain; should be a part of a comprehensive program for asthma, addiction and smoking cessation. |
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| Has substantially lower incidence of adverse effects than many drugs or accepted medical procedures used for the same conditions. |
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| The data in support of acupuncture are as strong as for many accepted Western medical therapies. |
Clinical Research (NIH) demonstrates that Acupuncture:
| Stimulates bone regrowth | |
| Regulates blood pressure | |
| Increases red and white blood cell count | |
| Stimulates production of pain modulating endorphins and enkephalins; The Body Electric by Robert Becker, MD; The Vital Meridian by Alan Bensoussian |
Thunderbolt Wellness Acupuncture
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Janet L. Borges, MSTCM, L.Ac. 2117 West Main Street Upstairs Richmond, VA 23220 804.405.2330 |
