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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
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