Acupuncture for Depression

Acupuncture for depression targets specific acupuncture points on the body, resulting in a reduction in depressive symptoms. Individuals typically experience reduced depression symptoms and benefit from the mood elevating effect of acupuncture for depression therapy. Acupuncture for depression can alleviate the physical symptoms occurring in conjunction with depression. Insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms of depression can be reduced with acupuncture for depression treatment.
Acupuncture for depression can also treat cases of reactive depression due to a medical illness such as chronic pain, chronic fatigue, arthritis, cancer, anemia, and endocrine abnormalities. If you are taking anti-depressants, acupuncture for depression therapy can prescribe Chinese herbal medicine that works synergistically with your medications to address symptoms. An acupuncture health plan may consist of an initial therapy of one to two months of weekly treatments.
Acupuncture for depression may also utilize additional Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities such as tai chi energetic exercises and tui na massage therapy in acupuncture for depression therapy plans. Acupuncture for depression can also be utilized as a stand-alone primary treatment modality for depression for those who do not prefer allopathic therapies. Acupuncture for depression is also effective in the treatment of stress-related depression.
In conjunction with Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture for depression can be an effective depression treatment modality that corrects the internal imbalance or root origin of the disease. While acupuncture for depression can resolve depression symptoms, in order to sustain the positive results of treatment your acupuncture physician may recommend diet and lifestyle modifications. Many individuals cannot tolerate the side effects of antidepressant medications and seek alternative management therapies, such as acupuncture for depression. Acupuncture for depression is viewed by many individuals as a safe, non-drug option.
For more information about acupuncture for depression call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath at (305) 595-9500. For Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy program information ask for Joe Calareso.