Acupuncture treats depression by correcting physical imbalances at the root of the disease. Chinese
medicine believes that depression, although recognized in the West as a
mental or emotional problem, is actually just a physical problem that
manifests itself emotionally. The
root of most depression , again from the perspective of Chinese
medicine , accidents energy, what we call blocked Qi or Qi stagnation. When the natural movement of energy does not flow smoothly , triggers one or more of the classic symptoms of depression.
You may have trouble sleeping , even when you are tired. Or, you can fall asleep , but you can not fall asleep , waking during the night, you can not go back to sleep for hours . Or you can sleep all the time , at night, during the day, the feeling that you can not get enough sleep. You may have problems with the food, which is not equipped with appetite or desire to eat all the time. You can have strong cravings for sweet, salty , foods rich in carbohydrates or food. You may feel physically and mentally that you want to move or even think very tired. Most likely lose interest and motivation to do something .
Other
symptoms of depression may include having to repeat thoughts will not
go away , feeling extreme emotions (sadness, irritability , anger) or a
total lack of emotions ( feeling emotionally numb ) . You may experience a deep sadness, loss of hope to feel better . Sometimes physical pain accompanies depression , such as headache or neck pain . When
you are depressed , your brain does not function properly , resulting
fuzzy thinking , difficulty remembering and lack of concentration. You may be too sensitive to their environment and the people around you. Bright lights may bother you, and normal sounds, voices and music can become unbearable.
How does energy are locked in the first place , causing depression ? Qi is blocked by a number of factors , such as stress , trauma, chronic pain, and poor diet . Depression Acupuncture effectively resolved because it becomes stagnant Qi moving again in the body. And unlike most drugs , the effects of acupuncture have long lasting results. In other words , acupuncture move qi and strengthens your body to keep qi moves by itself at the same time . Face it, you were not born depressed. His body was able to move qi well in the past . Acupuncture training your body to do its work again, back to health.
In addition to moving the qi , acupuncture corrects other symptoms that occur with depression. Improves
the regulation of sleep cycle day / night, calm your mind to reduce
negative thoughts, and reduce the anxiety that often accompanies
depression, especially at night. Acupuncture
increases mental alertness and concentration by stimulating brain
activity and increases physical energy by strengthening the role of the
spleen. Regulates digestive function or increase your appetite if you have
lost or reduce your cravings if your depression has caused frenzy.
Acupuncture
also increases your natural tolerance to environmental stimuli and your
environment and the people around you not bother . As Qi begins to flow through your body will regain your motivation,
new feeling of hope and begin to enjoy the interaction with the people
around you.
The results are generally impressive. The
vast majority of people who suffer from mild to moderate depression ,
when treated with acupuncture , will have a full recovery. People suffering from major depression accompanied by suicidal
thoughts, can receive acupuncture, but only in combination with proper
care of a psychiatrist.
So many people think that you're stuck with your depression and you just have to manage as possible. But there is a better solution , a solution without drugs, in many cases , which is acupuncture.
