The WHO (World Health Organization) recognizes acupuncture as an effective treatment for: Sciatica/Low Back Pain, Headache & Migraine, Frozen Shoulder & Tennis Elbow, Toothache (after extraction), paralysis following stroke, facial palsy (early stage), Trigeminial Neuralgia, acute bronchitis, bronchial asthma/allergies, common colds, acute sinusitis, gastric hyperacidity, acute/chronic gastritis, duodenal ulcer, constipation & diarrhea. Chronic pain & sports injuries, accident/whiplash injuries, arthritis & rheumatism, depression, fatigue (CFS) & stress, trauma & Insomnia, addictions.