As there is a growing interest in acupuncture globally, World Health Organization and its member states have explored ways to integrate safe and evidenced based traditional Chinese medicine. Most of the member states of the WHO acknowledged the use of traditional and complementary medicine.

 

The World health organization also issued a list of diseases in which acupuncture can be used.

 

In this article, we briefly describe what acupuncture is and highlight the indications in which Dubai Herbal and Treatment Center uses acupuncture effectively.

 

Acupuncture is a form of complementary therapy that involves inserting very thin needles into the body. Practitioners insert needles at different locations and depths to treat different health issues.

 

Acupuncture can help relieve pain and treat a range of other complaints by balancing vital energy having a neurological effect.

Indications for Acupuncture Treatment

Mental Emotional Problems

Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Palpitations, Stress, Somatization disorder, ADHS, Psycho emotional conditions 

Neurological and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Arthritis, Bell’s Palsy, Bladder dysfunction, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, Cervicalgia, Cervical brachalgia, Dorsalgia, Disc Problems, Fatigue, Facial pain, Fibromyalgia,” Frozen Shoulder’’, Headaches, Intercostal Neuralgia, Migraines, Meniere’s disease, Muscle pain, Stiffness weakness, Nocturnal Enuresis, Osteoarthritis, Peripheral Neuropathies, Restless legs syndrome, Sciatica, Shoulder Pain, Sequela following stroke, Sequela from traumatic injuries, “’Tennis elbow’’, Traumatic injury, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Tietze syndrome, supportive treatment for neurological conditions ( e.g. Multiple sclerosis)

Reproductive and Gynecological and Urological Conditions

Amenorrhea (secondary), Dysmenorrhea, Excessive bleeding, Fertility Issues (male and female), Irregular Menstruation, Menopause syndrome, Premenstrual syndrome, Pelvic pain, Urinary incontinence.

Fertility Acupuncture Before In Vitro Fertilization

Acupuncture to improve egg quality, to insure proper lining, to balance hormones, to improve sperm quality.(Ideally treatment starts 3 month before)

Pregnancy and Lactation

Breach Position between (recommended to start treatment 30th and 32th week), Morning sickness, Preparation for delivery. (recommended to start treatment from 36th week)

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nausea, indigestion, bloating, constipation, Spasms of esophagus, hiccup, gastroparesis, acute and chronic gastritis, hyperacidity, chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief), acute chronic colitis, Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome,

Respiratory System

Allergies, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Common cold, Sore throat, hoarse voice, cough acute and chronic, Post Covid-19 related symptoms (e.g. loss of taste and smell, fatigue difficult respiration…)

Skin Diseases

Acne vulgaris, Neurodermatitis, Psoriasis, Urticarial, Alopecia areata.

Weight Loss

Supportive treatment for weight loss with acupuncture.

Tobacco Dependence

Supportive treatment to stop smoking.

Chemotherapy

Conditions we treat (DHTC) with acupuncture are side effects from chemotherapy.

  • Fatigue.
  • Dry Mouth.
  • Hot flushes due to anti-cancer treatment.
  • Support for chemotherapy induced pain.
  • Postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Regards,

Dr. Charlotte Zoeller,

Specialist Family Medicine & Acupuncture Treatments

Dubai Herbal and Treatment Center