MEDICAL RESEARCH

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reclassification of Acupuncture Needles

• FDA concluded, “few risks to health associated with acupuncture needles”

• FDA reclassifies acupuncture needles from class III (premarket approval) to class II (special controls) –1996

Clinical Studies Indicate that Acupuncture is Effective in Treating:  

• HA

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• Dysmenorrhea

• Fibromyalgia

• Stroke

• Substance abuse

• Menopause

• Depression

• Female infertility

• Neck pain

• Low back pain

• Osteoarthritis

• Morning sickness

• Respiratory disease

• Urinary dysfunction

• Tennis elbow

• Facial pain

National Institute of Health (NIH) Conclusions on Acupuncture- 1997:

NIH concluded that needle acupuncture treatment is effective for:

• Postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting

• Morning sickness

• Postoperative dental pain

NIH concluded that acupuncture may be an effective adjunct therapy for:

• Addiction and chemical dependency

• Stroke rehabilitation

• HA

• Menstrual cramps

• Tennis elbow

• Fibromyalgia

• Low back pain

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Asthma

World Health Organization (WHO) Cited Acupuncture Effective in Treating 43 Conditions Including:  

• Allergies

• Asthma

• Back pain

• Carpal Tunnel

• Colds & flu

• Constipation

• Depression

• Gynecological disorders

• HA

• Heart problems

• Infertility

• Insomnia

• PMS

• Sciatica

• Sports injuries

• Stress

• Tendonitis