| Acupuncture and depression seem to be an | | | | conventional medicine and to encourage |
| unlikely match. But you will be surprised | | | | further studies of its physiology and |
| what acupuncture can do for depression. After | | | | clinical value". |
| many tests conducted by researchers to test | | | | |
| the claims by many who have benefited from | | | | Other studies on the clinical or medical use |
| acupuncture, it has been proven that this | | | | of acupuncture have been done, and one |
| natural treatment method can really do | | | | notable among them is one on the link between |
| wonders for depression and anxiety. | | | | acupuncture and depression treatment. This |
| | | | study noted that with the failure of |
| What Is Acupuncture, Anyway? | | | | medication and sometimes even psychotherapy |
| | | | in during depression, the possibility of |
| Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese medicine | | | | alternative treatments for depression, like |
| form of treatment or fitness regimen that | | | | acupuncture, may be helpful. |
| uses a needle insertion technique into | | | | |
| strategic nerve points in the body. Treating | | | | Targeted Treatment |
| pain, treating diseases and promoting well | | | | |
| being - these are the major objectives of | | | | For acupuncture to be effective, it has to be |
| acupuncture. | | | | focused and targeted, and done on a regular |
| | | | basis. A University of Arizona study on |
| Scientific studies are looking at the | | | | acupuncture and depression subjected a group |
| efficacy and usability of acupuncture in | | | | 38 adults who have been found to be suffering |
| modern medicine and there have been relevant | | | | from depression ranging from the mild to the |
| evidences of its effectiveness in the | | | | moderate stage of depression. The acupuncture |
| treatment of muscular pains in the neck and | | | | regimen was done regularly, with twice-weekly |
| back regions, in nausea and headache | | | | sessions lasting for 30 days, with reducing |
| instances, even in some psychiatric disorders | | | | frequency on the succeeding months. After the |
| like depression and anxiety. | | | | study period, more than half of those treated |
| | | | say that they experienced no less than half |
| Anxiety And Depression - Physiological | | | | of the symptoms have been reduced, if not |
| | | | totally eliminated. |
| Many researchers are now leaning towards the | | | | |
| theory that depression is physiological | | | | As such, acupuncture may well have been an |
| rather than psychological. The condition | | | | effective alternative treatment for |
| often comes about when the body lacks the | | | | depression, but the study concluded that it |
| necessary biochemicals, nutrients and | | | | has to be targeted and focused nonetheless. |
| vitamins to enable the mind and body to work | | | | Specific acupuncture treatment, one that is |
| in sync and thrive healthily. | | | | targeted at acupoints that will induce |
| | | | relaxation and reduce anxiety, is seen to |
| When these physiological needs have been met, | | | | reduce the treatment time among patients. In |
| many depressed people get well dramatically. | | | | comparison, non-specific acupuncture |
| For these reasons, researchers are now | | | | treatment tends to prolong the treatment |
| finding ways on how to retain and how to | | | | although it may aid in the treatment of other |
| prevent these biochemicals from breaking down | | | | conditions. The benefits of acupuncture will |
| prematurely. | | | | still have to be studied taken in the context |
| | | | of specific and focused acupuncture treatment |
| This is where acupuncture comes in. | | | | designed for the severe depression types, |
| Acupuncture stimulates nerve endings to send | | | | vis-Ã -vis conventional treatment and |
| the correct signals to their corresponding | | | | medications. |
| organs. The stimulation results in active | | | | |
| production of needed chemicals, not more, not | | | | Lifestyle And Diet Change |
| less - in just the perfect amount. | | | | |
| | | | It should be noted that as acupuncture gains |
| With regular acupuncture sessions, a | | | | more acceptance in its use as a complementary |
| depressed person may not even need | | | | method for the treatment of depression, the |
| medications to alleviate the symptoms. A | | | | cure brought about by acupuncture is also |
| visit to an acupuncturist is all it might | | | | often related to a lifestyle change and |
| take to have a peaceful and calm mind. | | | | dietary discipline among the patients using |
| | | | the acupuncture treatment. This is so because |
| Conclusions Drawn By Reliable Institutions | | | | acupuncture in the strictest Chinese |
| | | | traditional medicine sense is a discipline in |
| The National Institutes of Health found that, | | | | itself, and that discipline radiates to other |
| to quote their conclusion, "there is | | | | lifestyle and dietary aspects of the patient |
| sufficient evidence of the value of | | | | being treated for the depression. |
| acupuncture in expanding its use in | | | | |