“Can an acupuncturist treat depression?”
I have depression. Can an acupuncturist treat depression?
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It can help, but it's recommended that you concurrently seek the help from a counselor or a psychiatrist.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can indeed be helpful in treating depression. It works the best with counseling. If someone has suicidal ideation, they need to be referred to a psychiatrist.Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
Acupuncture is used to treat the symptoms of depression and other mental health conditions effectively. If you are considering acupuncture as a treatment for depression, it's important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, to discuss your options and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Acupuncture should not be used as a substitute for evidence-based treatments for depression, such as psychotherapy or medication.
Acupuncture often leaves you feeling a sense of will being and balance. Additionally, scientifically, it stimulates and helps you release a "feel good" hormone. So it is often used to help folks looking for relief from the symptoms of depression. There are many varieties, consult an Acupuncturist about your particular situation of depression, they can tell you specifically, if and what they can do to help you. I see it often in my practice, and get good results.
Acupuncture will help depression a lot. But please contact your family doctor to eliminate any other medical cause.
As acupuncturists, we do not specifically treatment western diagnosis but instead take a personalized approach to delve into your traditional chinese medicine pattern to help. But that being said, yes, acupuncture is beneficial for depression.
Yes it can. Whether it is motivational, directional, or historical, we can address the root of what is causing the depression and alleviate the symptoms. - Glenn
Acupuncture can help people that are feeling depressed mentally and physically. It has been observed that depression is often associated with a physiological unbalance so acupuncture and herbal medicine can help to restore that balance. Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM. Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 2660 E. Main street., Suite 202, Ventura, CA, 93003. 22048 Sherman Way, Suite 206, Canoga Park, CA, 91307. (805)798-4018 or (818) 307-6326 IMPORTANT NOTE! The information in this electronic message is intended
Yes. an acupuncturist can treat depression.
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Yes. Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can treat and help relieve stress, anxieties and depression. I suggest you try it.
Yes, indeed, one of my favorite things to treat is depression because acupuncture works so well.
Yes, there are several studies showing acupuncture can be effective in the treatment of depression. If your depression is severe, I'd expect more sessions to get things under control.
