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Common Conditions

At AcuMedic we can treat many different conditions. We practice authentic Chinese Medicine based on Syndrome Differentiation – this is the most comprehensive type of Chinese Medicine and can be used to help with even the most complex physical and emotional issues. Take a look at a standard list of conditions and read more about the Chinese Medical view of treatment.

All treatment is carried out by qualified, CMIR-registered practitioners governed by the codes of conduct of CMIR and the British Acupuncture Federation.

If you have any specific enquiries then please use our online health advice form.

 

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  • Back pain

    According to the World Health Organisation, acupuncture can help to relieve back pain...

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  • Immune System Disorders

    Chinese medicine can be used to strengthen your body's defences, and, help to regulate an overreactive immune system...

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  • Period Pain (Dysmenorrhoea)

    Clinical trials show acupuncture to be an effective treatment for primary dysmenorrhoea...

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  • Women's Health (Gynaecology)

    Chinese Medicine has recognised and treated Gynaecological problems as a specialist field for over 2,000 years...

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  • Underactive thyroid

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and certain herbs can be prescribed to treat an underactive thyroid and relieve symptoms such as physical and mental tiredness...

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  • Trigeminal neuralgia

    Chinese Medicine uses acupuncture to calm the nerves and reduce pain, while certain herbs can be used to resolve the underlying syndrome that is causing the nerve damage...

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  • Travel sickness

    Clinical trials show acupuncture to be an effective treatment for nausea and vomiting, which are common symptoms of travel sickness...

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  • Tiredness

    Your energy levels can be boosted with a personalised combination of acupuncture and herbs, according to Chinese Medicine theory...

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  • Tinnitus, Ringing in Ears

    In Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and certain herbs are combined to stop tinnitus and treat it at the root...

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  • Stress

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and certain herbs can be prescribed to improve your body's ability to cope with stress and reduce its symptoms...

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  • Sleep apnoea

    Obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) is a sleep disorder characterised by irregular breathing at night and excessive sleepiness during the day...

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  • Sinusitis

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and certain herbs can be prescribed to treat the various syndromes at the root of sinusitis...

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  • Rhinitis

    Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be combined to treat seasonal and perennial rhinitis...

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  • Psoriasis

    Clinical trials show acupuncture can alleviate itching (pruritus) and help as an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis...

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  • Parkinson's disease

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be combined to control and slow down the progress of Parkinson’s disease...

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  • Weight Excess (Overweight)

    Acupuncture has been shown to help reduce obesity, according to the World Health Organisation...

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  • Multiple sclerosis

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and certain Chinese herbs can be prescribed to alleviate symptoms and slow down the progress of Multiple Sclerosis...

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  • Miscarriage

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and certain Chinese herbs can be prescribed to strengthen the reproductive system and the whole body against miscarriages...

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  • ME / CFS

    Clinical trials show acupuncture to be an effective treatment for symptoms of ME/CFS such as headache, joint pain, neck pain and insomnia, and the World Health Organisation recommends it for treating many chronically painful conditions...

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  • Labyrinthitis

    Clinical trials show acupuncture to be an effective treatment for symptoms of labyrinthitis such as nausea, vomiting and headache...

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  • Jaundice

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be prescribed to treat jaundice....

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  • Insomnia

    According to the World Health Organisation, acupuncture can successfully treat insomnia...

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  • Influenza

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be prescribed to relieve the symptoms of flu and eliminate the underlying causes.,,

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  • Infertility

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be prescribed to treat male and female infertility...

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  • Impetigo

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, certain Chinese herbs can be prescribed as external treatment for impetigo...

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  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

    Clinical trials show that acupuncture can be an effective treatment for essential (primary) hypertension...

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  • HIV

    Chinese Medicine should be combined with Western treatment to tackle HIV and improve the symptoms...

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  • Hiccups

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be prescribed to stop the underlying causes of hiccups...

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  • Heart disease

    The World Health Organisation recommends acupuncture for coronary heart disease (angina pectoris) and chronic pulmonary heart disease because treatment by conventional and other therapies is difficult...

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  • Headache and Migraine

    Clinical trials show acupuncture to be an effective treatment for head pain...

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  • Hay Fever

    Clinical trials show that acupuncture can be an effective treatment for hay fever...

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  • Hangover

    Chinese Medicine uses acupuncture, herbs and massage to treat the various symptoms of hangover...

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  • Hair loss

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, herbal ointments and shampoos, acupuncture, Guasha and plum blossom needles can be prescribed to treat hair loss...

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  • Erectile dysfunction - ED ('Impotence')

    Acupuncture has been proven to have therapeutic effect on erectile dysfunction and defective ejaculation, according to the World Health Organisation...

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  • Epilepsy

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment can be used either during or after an epileptic seizure...

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  • Eczema

    More and more people are turning to Chinese Medicine to treat their eczema...

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  • Dizziness

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be prescribed to treat the main factors that cause dizziness...

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  • Digestive disorders

    The World Health Organisation recommends acupuncture as clinical trials have demonstrated its effectiveness for the various symptoms and conditions of digestive disorders...

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  • Diabetes

    Diabetes can be treated with a combination of Chinese and Western medicine (including insulin)...

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  • Depression

    Clinical trials show acupuncture to be an effective treatment for depression (including depressive neurosis and depression following a stroke)...

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  • Cough

    According to the World Health Organisation, acupuncture can relieve cough and promote a cure...

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  • Common cold

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and certain herbs can be prescribed to relieve symptoms of the common cold and strengthen your immune system...

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  • Cholesterol

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and certain Chinese herbs can be prescribed to lower cholesterol, and, help you achieve natural weight loss...

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  • Cancer

    We are seeing many patients undergoing cancer therapy and we offer supportive treatments to improve symptoms caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy...

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  • Bulimia nervosa

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture can be prescribed to treat the physical and emotional factors behind bulimia nervosa...

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  • Breathlessness

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be prescribed to treat breathlessness...

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  • Athletes foot

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, specific Chinese herbal formulae can be prescribed to treat Athlete's foot...

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  • Asthma

    Clinical trials show that acupuncture has a therapeutic effect on bronchial asthma...

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  • Arthritis

    Clinical trials show that acupuncture is effective at treating rheumatoid arthritis...

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  • Anxiety

    According to Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture and certain herbs can be used to reduce anxiety...

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  • Addiction

    Studies show that Chinese Medicine can reduce the craving for cigarettes and other addictive substances...

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  • Acne

    Acupuncture has been shown to have a therapeutic effect on acne vulgaris, according to the World Health Organisation...

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