- 21. Back pain
- (Back pain)
- ... to chiropractors, many osteopathic doctors and some physical therapists have training in spinal manipulation. Acupuncture. Some people with low back pain report that acupuncture helps relieve their symptoms. ...
- 22. Dry mouth
- (Dry mouth)
- ... your nose, not your mouth. Add moisture to the air at night with a room humidifier. Studies of acupuncture have shown that acupuncture may be helpful for people with dry mouth stemming ...
- 23. Overactive bladder
- (Overactive bladder)
- ... muscles in response to feelings of urgency, and avoiding the impending incontinence. Acupuncture. Acupuncture practitioners treat you using extremely thin, disposable needles. One small study suggested ...
- 24. Throat cancer
- (Throat cancer)
- ... include: Acupuncture Massage therapy Meditation Relaxation techniques Being diagnosed with cancer can be devastating. Throat cancer affects a part of your body that is vital to everyday ...
- 25. Obesity
- (Obesity)
- ... may not be standard, and they can cause unpredictable and harmful side effects. Dietary supplements can also cause dangerous interactions with prescription medications you take. It's thought that acupuncture ...
- 26. Myofascial pain syndrome
- (Myofascial pain syndrome)
- ... Called dry needling, this technique involves inserting a needle into several places in and around the trigger point. Acupuncture also appears to be helpful for some people who have myofascial pain syndrome. ...
- 27. Multiple myeloma
- (Multiple myeloma)
- ... cancer and its symptoms. Massage therapy. Massage may reduce pain, stress and depression, help ease fatigue and anxiety, and reduce nausea related to cancer and its treatments. Acupuncture. Studies ...
- 28. Mouth cancer
- (Mouth cancer)
- ... Talk to your doctor before you begin exercising, to make sure it's safe for you. Acupuncture. Acupuncture involves inserting several thin needles into your skin at certain points on your body. Acupuncture ...
- 29. Morning sickness
- (Morning sickness)
- ... wristbands haven't been found to be more effective than sham therapies, some women seem to find the wristbands helpful. Acupuncture. Acupuncture involves inserting hair-thin needles into your skin. ...
- 30. Migraine
- (Migraine)
- ... pain: Acupuncture. In this treatment, a practitioner inserts many thin, disposable needles into several areas of your skin at defined points. Clinical trials have found that acupuncture may be ...
- 31. Mesothelioma
- (Mesothelioma)
- ... that have shown some promise in helping people cope with breathlessness include: Acupuncture. Acupuncture uses thin needles inserted at precise points into your skin. Breath training. A ...
- 32. Menstrual cramps
- (Menstrual cramps)
- ... menstrual cramps include: Exercise. Studies have found that physical activity may ease the pain of menstrual cramps. Acupuncture. Acupuncture has been used in China to relieve pain for ...
- 33. Meningioma
- (Meningioma)
- ... stress of having a meningioma. Alternative medicine therapies that may be helpful include: Acupuncture Hypnosis Massage Meditation Music therapy Relaxation exercises Discuss options ...
- 34. Atypical depression
- (Atypical depression)
- ... techniques that may be helpful for depression include: Acupuncture Yoga Meditation Guided imagery Massage therapy As with dietary supplements, take care in using these techniques. Although ...
- 35. Occupational asthma
- (Occupational asthma)
- ... such as: Breathing techniques. These include structured breathing programs such as the Buteyko method, the Papworth method, lung-muscle training and yoga breathing exercises (pranayama). Acupuncture. ...
- 36. Childhood asthma
- (Childhood asthma)
- ... These include structured breathing programs, such as the Buteyko breathing technique, the Papworth method and yoga breathing exercises (pranayama). Acupuncture. This technique has roots in traditional ...
- 37. Asthma
- (Asthma)
- ... Acupuncture. This technique involves placing very thin needles at strategic points on your body. It's safe and generally painless. Relaxation techniques. Techniques such as meditation, biofeedback, ...
- 38. Osteoarthritis
- (Osteoarthritis)
- ... include: Acupuncture. Some studies indicate that acupuncture can relieve pain and improve function in people who have knee osteoarthritis. During acupuncture, hair-thin needles are inserted into your ...
- 39. Arthritis
- (Arthritis)
- ... remedies appear to reduce the symptoms of some types of arthritis but not others. The most promising alternative remedies for arthritis include: Acupuncture. This therapy uses fine needles inserted ...
- 40. Sleep apnea
- (Sleep apnea)
- ... apnea. Most alternative medicines for sleep apnea haven't been well studied. Acupuncture has shown some benefit in studies, but it still needs more study. Although it may be used in conjunction ...