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Anxiety & Depression Disorder Care 

Anxiety & Depression Disorder Care 

Lots of people suffer from depression, anxiety and stress. Seeking alternatives to anti-depressant medication. 

There are some promising recent studies showing how acupuncture can treat depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as providing clear, biological explanations for the clinical evidence I have seen.  

So how does acupuncture work? The acupuncturist inserts fine needles into certain identified acupuncture points on “meridians” which run throughout the body and correspond to certain organs. Meridians can be thought of as a highway of energy, or “qi” in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is theorised to work by getting rid of the “roadblocks” on this energy superhighway. 

When there is congestion on the highway, energy gets backed up. When the meridians are clear (no roadblocks), the qi flows freely. Each meridian “homes” to an organ and each organ has certain associations, such as emotions or body parts. For example, in Chinese medicine, the emotion of the liver is anger. When the qi is blocked, it can cause liver qi stagnation, which can result in anger. It goes both ways, though—when you’re angry a lot, you can block the flow of liver qi. Western medicine has shown that acupuncture releases endorphins, and activates natural pain killers. 

Now we see that it affects other biological functions as well. Chinese medicine sees acupuncture as improving functioning by correcting blockages or imbalances in the organs. 

 

Factors which contribute to Yin and Yang Qi imbalance: 

  • Dietray habits- Overeating, Caffeinated/ alcoholic 

  • Emotions- Anger, Sorrow, Extreme happiness 

  • Exhaustion from activities- Excessive exercise, Overstimulation of brain 

  • Prolonged illness 

  • Old age 

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How does Traditional Chinese Medicine treat sleep disorders?

Sleep disorders are a common problem for people today, but Traditional Chinese Medicine view the causes completely different.  

Contributing factors to the development of insomnia: 

• Liver fire 

• Liver and gallbladder damp heat 

• Heart fire 

• Spleen Qi deficiency 

• Heart Qi deficiency

 

We use natural methods instead of chemical or hormone medicines. Traditional Chinese Medicine can help alleviate symptoms of insomnia, sleep apnoea, and feelings of stress and anxiety which can interfere with sleep.  

What causes Yin and Yang Qi imbalance: 

• Dietray habits- Overeating, Caffeinated/ alcoholic 

• Emotions- Anger, Sorrow, Extreme happiness 

• Exhaustion from activities- Excessive exercise, Overstimulation of brain 

• Prolonged illness 

• Old age 

 

In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture employs needles to help balance your flow of qi (or chi) throughout your body. Needles are strategically placed in specific points along 14 meridians – or qi pathways – in your body in order to rebalance your energy flow. When qi gets stuck, it can cause pain, discomfort, reduced bodily function, or illness.

Strategic placement of the needles releases the blockage and allows energy to flow as your body’s natural healing process kicks in. I have been able to help many patients regain a normal pattern of sleep. 

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