The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the use of  acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of common illnesses including:
* migraines and tension headaches
* allergy, chronic fatigue syndrome
* common cold, sinusitis, asthma, cough,  bronchitis
* trigeminal neuralgia, facial neuralgia
* Meniere's disease
* tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome
* sciatica, low back pain
* arthritis, fibromyalgia
* Nausea, constipation, diarrhea, IBS
* menstrual cramps, menopausal symptoms, PMS
* infertility, endometriosis
* anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, poor memory
* weight loss, diabetes, thyroid  problems
* addictions, quit smoking
* acne, eczema, herpes/shingles, psoriasis
* cancer support treatment, post-surgical recovery
* cystitis, UTI, incontinence, sexual  dysfunction.