Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatments
Acupuncture is defined as, “a system of complementary medicine in which fine needles are inserted in the skin at specific points along what are considered to be lines of energy (meridians), used in the treatment of various physical and mental conditions.” And that’s exactly what this practice that originates from ancient China does. It not only relieves pain, but it also promotes healing of both the brain and the body.
While the subject of acupuncture is a rather controversial one, over the years, it has been proven again and again to be effective and efficient. The study of using acupuncture to treat symptoms of PTSD is a widely successful one.
What is PTSD?
PTSD is a widely misunderstood mental condition that a lot of people struggle with. It can originate from a variety of causes that range from disasters to violence or aggression. A situation that causes physical, mental, or even emotional trauma can lead to PTSD.
Acupuncture in Treating PTSD
Acupuncture is one of the best natural therapies in treating PTSD because it has shown a significant decrease in anxiety levels as well as stress in patients who are suffering from PTSD. Acupuncture and other natural therapies can help people who experience PTSD or other symptoms related to traumatic experiences.
Acupuncture can be used to harmonize the energetic imbalances that might be rooted in a person’s physical self, causing PTSD. Acupuncture sees and treats PTSD as a shock that is reluctant to leave the patient’s body and nervous system. Shock is something that often stays behind years after a traumatic event, still causing problems. There are a few acupuncture strategies that can help in releasing a patient from this ‘shock’ that they’re phasing in their day to day lives.
People suffering from PTSD also often have unusual and unstable pulses. Their pulses may show significant deviation in rhythm, rate, amplitude, or intensity. Acupuncture stabilizes the pulse that people experience due to the shock caused by PTSD.
Acupuncture regulates the life force or the Qi in the body. While someone is going through PTSD, their Qi or life force appears to be erratic and chaotic. Acupuncture is a good therapy to balance out the Qi and return calm to the body.
Other Natural Therapies In Treating PTSD
There are a few Chinese herbs that help by giving off a deep level of support for people who experience PTSD. Sheng mai san and Yunnan paiyao are herbal formulas that are known to relieve the shock experienced after a traumatic event as well as stabilize the pulse. Upon one month of consumption, the patient will experience a significant decrease in her PTSD episodes. It is important that while consuming these Chinese herbal formulas, you also keep to the following strategies:
- Refrain from taking caffeine, alcohol, as well as refined sugar.
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
- Eat a lot of organic vegetables and fruits daily.
- Take supplements with B complex, flax and fish oil, and phosphatidyl serine.
For more information about how acupuncture and other treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.