Depression
Depression is a complex phenomenon, ranging from mild episodes to a chronic condition that can last for years. Its sources are often multiple, but its impact on the individual is always significant.
Traditional Chinese medicine gives us several ways to help in treating it. It is often necessary to look at the hygiene of life at all levels. And acupuncture can be part of the solution. It nourishes vitality and calms the mind.
Several scientific studies have shown a link between acupuncture treatment and the production of neurotransmitters, brain chemicals that regulate mood.
A meta-analysis of 30 studies found that acupuncture was as effective as antidepressants in relieving symptoms of depression.
Acupuncture can be a powerful method of treating depression, particularly in patients with mild to moderate depression. In some cases we recommend acupuncture as a complementary treatment to psychotherapy. Medical supervision is always recommended.
It can help to restore your emotional balance.
Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information
Anxiety and stress
For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine maintained the importance of peace and joy for the well-being of the mind and spirit. But anxiety robs us of our ability to enjoy the present moment, keeping us in a state of harmful arousal that has a cascade of impacts on our health.
Acupuncture is a recognised and effective way to reduce stress and anxiety. Chinese medicine has many tools to help you.
Make an appointment now and find your way back to calm and joy.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can have a negative impact on a person's quality of life. Sleep is restorative. Its quality has a great impact on our energy and general health. In the last fifty years, North Americans are sleeping less and less. And the stress of our daily lives is affecting this fundamental aspect of our health.
Acupuncture has many tools to improve sleep quality, it takes care of all aspects of the person and will address the imbalance in its overall context, our sleep is a reflection of our life.
The effectiveness of acupuncture to treat insomnia, especially chronic insomnia, has been confirmed by a meta-analysis of dozens of studies. It shows that this method can be as effective as sleeping pills in improving the quality of sleep. It can offer a natural alternative for restful sleep.
Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex disorder characterised by persistent and disabling fatigue that cannot be explained by an identifiable underlying medical condition. Symptoms of CFS often include muscle and joint pain, headaches, cognitive and sleep disturbances, and digestive disorders.
Acupuncture will address the full range of symptoms from which the patient suffers and will attempt to restore a more optimal energy balance to improve the patient's quality of life.
Acupuncture can be part of the solution by reducing some of the symptoms of CFS, particularly fatigue, muscle pain and sleep disturbance.
Gastrointestinal disorder
Acupuncture is used to treat many gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal condition that can cause abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel processes. Acupuncture may calm the irritation in the digestive tract. It may help you to reduce the frequency and intensity of IBS symptoms.
Usually IBS patients can also benefit from a holistic treatment approach that includes diet modifications, lifestyle changes, medication and therapies complementary to acupuncture.
Make an appointment now to see if acupuncture can help improve your digestion.