Conditions Treated

Dr. Yu specializes in acupuncture treatments for pain management and the rehabilitation of neurological disorders. His practice also focuses on disease prevention and health maintenance for those seeking optimal health. The list of conditions he treats includes:

Cardiovascular

• Arteriosclerosis
• Chest pain (angina)
• Cold in the extremities (e.g., cold hands, feet, fingers, toes)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Irregular heart beat (arrhythmias, palpitations)
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Raynaud's Syndrome

Dermatological (skin)

• Acne
• Allergic hives
• Dry skin
• Eczema
• Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zoster
• Neurodermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Urticaria

Digestive/Gastrointestinal

• Colitis
• Constipation
• Crohn’s Disease
• Diarrhea
• Food Allergy
• Gall Stones
• Hemorrhoids
• Hepatitis
• Hyperacidity
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Spastic colon
• Spastic esophagus
• Ulcers
• Vomiting

Ear, Nose, and Throat

• Glaucoma
• Hearing loss
• Ménière's disease
• Optic atrophy
• Rhinitis
• Sinusitis
• Sore throat
• Tinnitus
• Tonsillitis

Immunological

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Immune dysfunction
• Immune system support for Cancer patients
• Immune system support and wellness care for HIV and AIDS patients

Muscular and Skeletal

• Acute and chronic injuries (e.g., sports, work, motor vehicle accidents)
• Acute and chronic lower back pain
• Acute sprains
• Arthritis (osteo-, rheumatic, rheumatoid, and degenerative)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Degenerative spondylosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Frozen shoulder
• Herniated discs
• Post operative pain
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Tennis elbow
• TMJ
• Whiplash

Neurological

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Cerebral (brain/head) injuries
• Facial palsy (Bell's Palsy)
• Migraine and other headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Postherpetic neuralgia (shingles)
• Sciatica
• Sequelae of Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) (stroke)
• Trigeminal pain

Psychological/Psychiatric

• Addictions (cessation and detoxification):
  • Alcohol
  • Drugs
  • Smoking
• Anorexia
• Anxiety and Panic Attacks
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Nervous Tension
• Stress

Reproductive:

• Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
• Erectile dysfunction
• Hyperemesis gravidarum
• Infertility (fertility dysfunctions)
• Menopause and menopausal symptoms
• Menstrual dysfunctions
• PMS
• Threatened abortion (incipient abortion)

Respiratory

• Allergies
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Colds
• Cough
• Emphysema
• Flu (influenza)
• Pleurisy
• Sinusitis
• Tracheitis (inflammation of the trachea)
• Upper respiratory infections (URIs)

Other

• Obesity
• Side effects of chemotherapy or radiotherapy for Cancer patients
• Side effects of HIV and AIDS medications
• Rejuvenation (face-lifting)