World
Health Organization statement in 2003
a report on acupuncture that listed a series of diseases,
symptoms or conditions
for which acupuncture has been demonstrated as an effective
treatment;
Acute
bacillary dysentery,
Adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy,
Allergic rhinitis,
Biliary colic,
Depression,
Essential hypertension,
Headache,
Induction of childbirth and correction of the malposition
of fetus,
Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the shoulder,
Leukopenia,
Nausea and vomiting including morning sickness,
Pain in the epigastrium, face, neck, tennis elbow, lower
back, knee, during dentistry and after operations,
Primary dysmenorrhea,
Primary hypotension,
Renal colic,
Rheumatoid arthritis,
Sciatica,
Sprains,
Strokes...
The report also listed other conditions for which acupuncture
may be effective.
"Welcome
to Soothe Acupuncutre Clinic.
Let me help you to enjoy your stay and everyday life in Japan with good health with soothing you well."
ISHIGAMI,
Kunio :
Practitioner of
acupuncuture, moxibustion and bodywork Director of
Soothe Acupuncture Clinic