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Alvaro Porras toledo, LAC, AP
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Does acupuncture help in treating depression?
Hi,
Acupuncture can certainly help with depression. There are acupuncture points that can help improve serotonin uptake to help with improved mood. Other points regulate the READ MORE
Hi,
Acupuncture can certainly help with depression. There are acupuncture points that can help improve serotonin uptake to help with improved mood. Other points regulate the vagus nerve, which enhances the relaxation response in the body. I think it's important to also do counseling in addition to acupuncture; they work great together.
Hope this was helpful and I wish the best for your daughter.
Acupuncture can certainly help with depression. There are acupuncture points that can help improve serotonin uptake to help with improved mood. Other points regulate the vagus nerve, which enhances the relaxation response in the body. I think it's important to also do counseling in addition to acupuncture; they work great together.
Hope this was helpful and I wish the best for your daughter.
Is acupuncture a long-term treatment?
Depends on the condition to be treated and the overall health of the patient. Treatment is often short-term for recent musculoskeletal injuries. Chronic, longstanding pain can READ MORE
Depends on the condition to be treated and the overall health of the patient. Treatment is often short-term for recent musculoskeletal injuries. Chronic, longstanding pain can take awhile to treat, especially if the patient's health is compromised.
Is it safe for me to continue my acupuncture during pregnancy?
As long as your Acupuncturist is licensed and also experienced treating pregnant women then it's very safe.
Can acupuncture help in treating lower back pain?
Yes, most definitely. Lumbar pain is one the main conditions that Acupuncture treats effectively.
Will I have to get acupuncture throughout my life?
Length of treatment depends of severity and chronicity of the back pain. Typically, when I treat patients for a recent onset back pain, I only need to see them for about 2 to 4 READ MORE
Length of treatment depends of severity and chronicity of the back pain. Typically, when I treat patients for a recent onset back pain, I only need to see them for about 2 to 4 visits. If the back pain has been going on for a long time or if there are complicating factors, such as bulged discs, treatment often takes longer...
