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How Acupuncture Can Help Treat Mood Disorders

by urban-acupuncture | Mar 5, 2023 | Acupuncture

Mood Disorder Treatment

Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of several diseases affecting the body and mind. The method of acupuncture may have antecedents in early Chinese medicine, but the relevance of it, today, has scientific effects. In a holistic way, Western and Eastern medicine combine to bring balance to the body’s function in terms of the circulatory and nervous systems. Apart from this, medication may rightly be used to treat various ailments, but acupuncture can mitigate the side effects of medication. In terms of mood disorders, medication may have some relevant side effects. Acupuncture can alleviate these while simultaneously treating the crux of the problem itself.

Understanding Mood Disorders

Mood disorders broadly refer to those mental disorders that affect mood. These consist of mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and clinical depression. It is important to have a basic understanding of mood disorders to know how acupuncture can help to treat these. The common mood disorders are highlighted below:

Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Dysthymia
Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS
Postpartum Depression

The Advantages of Acupuncture in Treating Mood Disorders

Acupuncture, once considered as an ancient technique to treat many physical and mental ailments, is now recognized as an effective way to manage several disorders. In fact, studies report that the technique is as effective as Prozac (a medication popular for the treatment of mood disorders). What acupuncture does, by way of the insertion of delicate needles at strategic body points, is corrects imbalances in the body. Here are some ways acupuncture helps in treating mood disorders:

Triggering endorphin (happy hormone) release, so that mood is boosted positively
Improves sleep patterns and the quality of sleep itself
Places the body in a state of “rest” as well as “digest” to promote calmness
Leads to clarity of thought when the body is restful
Relieves digestive issues and problems related to appetite
Gets rid of headaches and migraines

People with mood disorders are known to exhibit several symptoms of which those mentioned above are crucial ones.

Get Started with Acupuncture

Acupuncture, known to relieve and even prevent several negative symptoms related to physical and mental illness, is gaining steam as a cure. In fact, your practitioner may recommend a blend of acupuncture therapy along with traditional drug treatment for mood disorders.

Contact Urban Acupuncture Center in Columbus, OH For More Information

For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.

What is reflexology, and how can it help you?

by urban-acupuncture | Mar 1, 2023 | Light Therapy, Massage, Treatments

The concept that specific foot, hand, and ear regions have a link with other body organs and tissues is gaining traction among medical practitioners

Reflexology is a massage therapy involving the application of pressure to feet, hands, and ears. The theory behind it stems from the idea of functional interconnection between the nerves of the skin and internal organs. Reflexologists believe that putting different amounts of pressure on the specific foot, hand, and ear regions can have many positive health outcomes.

Reflexology – Working Principle

British medical researchers found out in the 1890s that skin and internal organs share the same nerve pathways. They also saw that depending on external factors e.g. touch – the whole nervous system can make certain modifications.

By focusing pressure and stimulating specific nerves, a reflexologist may help soothe the nerves. This can bring about feelings of relaxation and several other health benefits. Another popular theory – the Zone Theory, states that our body has 10 vertical zones. Each zone shares a functional pathway involving an organ system and a specific finger and toe.

Potential Benefits of Reflexology

Also known as Acupressure therapy, Reflexology can have a multitude of health benefits. Some of these benefits have been replicated in research studies. Reports from many people state that it can have the following health benefits:

Pain Relief – It could effectively treat a variety of pains and aches, including neck pain, migraines, back pain (lower and upper back), etc.
Better Nerve Function – With the negative effects of aging, nerve endings become weaker. Reflexology can improve nerve reactivity and clear out neural pathways by stimulating them.
Promotes Hormone Balance – By stimulating certain nerve endings, we can improve the function of brain neurons that release reward hormones like Serotonin.
Better Blood Flow – It can also improve blood circulation, increasing the efficiency of natural healing processes and growth.
Keep Blood Pressure in Check – It has been shown to help patients with chronic kidney ailments, hypertension, and diabetes to keep their systolic blood pressure in check.