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Acupuncture and the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety
The World Health Organisation has reported that Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety and stress without harmful side affects.
“Acupuncture is comparable with amitriptyline in the treatment of depression but has fewer side-effects.” World Health Organisation
Depression – Anxiety
In order to have an effective result in the treatment of emotional problems including depression each individuals treatment must be holistic and suited to there unique personality and situation.
A one pill fits all approach to the treatment of depression may give a short term result, however the original imbalance that caused the problem has not been addressed and in the longer term this may lead to further problems.
Acupuncture aims at treating the person, along with the disease. This means the Acupuncturist looks at treating the patient as a whole not just the symptoms of depression, this holistic approach enables a long term solution that is safe, natural and drug free way to treat depression.
Acupuncture has been shown to be able regulate many hormones that play an important role in emotional stability these include Serotonin and Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), low Serotonin levels have been associated with depression and a greater risk of suicide, obesity, and insomnia. ACTH has a broad effect on many neurotransmitters that control a variety of physiologic functions including the ability to deal with stress.
The most common form of anti depressant in use today is Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI).
However, in addition to other dangers, there is also an established direct link between suicide and violent behaviour and the use of SSRIs
Latest Research Shows Anti-Depressants Ineffective
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=132966
Some of the various side effects from the different antidepressants
Dry mouth
Urinary retention
Blurred vision
Constipation
Sedation (can interfere with driving or operating machinery)
Sleep disruption
Weight gain
Headache
Nausea
Gastrointestinal disturbance/diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Inability to achieve an erection
Inability to achieve an orgasm (men and women)
Loss of libido
Agitation
Anxiety
Many of our patients have been able to reduce and eventually discontinue the used of anti-depressants with the help of regular Acupuncture treatments.
Please note – Always consult with your prescribing physician before altering the dose of any medication.
If you would like to make an appointment or if you require more information you may call/text us on 021-1823767 or email us at info@taupoacupuncture.co.nz