Treatment for depression Blog

Are you severely or mildly depressed and wondering about acupuncture and depression? According to research and case studies, acupuncture is effective in treating depression. But, did you know that there is a way to treat the depression without the needles? More on that later.

It appears that the most effective treatment for depression is medication. After all it works. I've used medication for both depression and anxiety and have had phenomenal success in both cases. However, I prefer to use natural remedies whenever possible because medications do have side effects and also introduce toxic elements into the body.
Well, if one considers the dangers of so-called depression drugs, it does leave one to consider if perhaps there could be some effectiveness in other means of curtailing this mental plague.

The good news is there is some scientific research that supports the effectiveness of acupuncture in decreasing the severity of depression in patients.

According to a study that was conducted by the National Institute of Health in 1998, all the participants that received acupuncture for depression collectively experienced a 43% reduction in their depression symptoms, which was 21% greater than the dummy control group.

So it’s safe to say that the acupuncture did something for the depression symptoms.

Perhaps the theory on acupuncture and depression is this:

-Acupuncture states that there are energy pathways in the body called meridians. Various illnesses occur when these meridians become blocked.

The acupuncturist attempts to unblock the clogged up meridians by inserting needles into certain points along these meridians. When the energy is allowed to flow again, the symptoms of the illness subside. And so it is with acupuncture and depression.

Now background investigation into this report also reveals that if you don't like needles but are interested in the possibilities of acupuncture and depression, there is a form of acupressure that has been found to be equally successful.

Reportedly, it involves correctly tapping certain points on special meridians with your finger tips. The best thing about this approach is you can do it yourself.

In conclusion, I’ll go on a limb and add that other therapies like Yoga, watching your diet, positive thinking and reading religious books could help immensely.

All in all…perhaps a combination of all would be best eh?

To Health.

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