Symptoms related to depression, anxiety,
and other mood related disorders, can often surface in the winter months. Acknowledgment
of signs and seeking early treatment can help one cope through these tougher
months.
Does this sounds familiar too you?
Consider acupuncture as a coping
strategy to combat this battle.
Acupuncture works by stimulating the body’s
flow of energy (or “Qi”). Imbalances of “Qi” often surface as signs and
symptoms of illness and pain. By stimulating various points along meridians in
the body, acupuncture can help to restore normal balance. It does so by
redistributing energy so that you communicate as a whole. As a result, you can
feel your best!
Since each and every case of depression is
unique, acupuncture targets individual symptoms rather than have a cookie
cutter approach to treatment. For
example, there are treatments for poor sleeping habits,
crying, anxiety, worry, upset stomach, poor memory, inability to concentrate and
body aches. First, your acupuncture provider will do a full history to
determine your expectations, wants, and needs before beginning treatment.
A 2013 study by MacPherson et.al, showed
that acupuncture might be as effective as counseling for depression related
symptoms. This study included 755 randomly selected individuals with depression.
Participants who received acupuncture or counseling saw larger improvements
over three months than those who had neither treatment. These people also
continued too see benefits for 3 months after the treatment was stopped.
If you suffer from depression, anxiety,
or feel down as our Canadian winter arrives, consider acupuncture as an
alternative to medication.
Compared to the side effects associated with
pharmaceutical products often prescribed in western medicine, acupuncture is
safe, sterile, and can provide effective lasting and preventative results
About the author
Dr. Kelly DC, Ottawa Chiropractor, believes that chiropractic care can support both acute and chronic pain, as well as help to maintain lifelong wellness. She understands that life's stresses can cause wear and tear on the body and can result in many aches and pains along the way.
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