Bipolar Mood Disorder Treatment with Acupuncture

by urban-acupuncture | Apr 1, 2023 | Acupuncture, Treatments

An insight into BMD

Bipolar disorder is often characterized by the sudden onset of manic and depressive episodes on a rhythmic basis. While myriad root causes are contributing to this disorder, brain chemistry plays a pivotal role. The lack of production of endorphins is one such example.

Patients struggling with this disorder often find it difficult to regain control over routine activities, owing to the sudden shift in the chemical composition of their brains. Symptoms may often present themselves in very short time frames.

While there exist avenues to bring more stability to such patients, there is no one-stop solution yet to address all aspects of this disorder. Any constructive treatment plan requires a sustainable change in lifestyle choices.

Acupuncture – Revolutionizing modern medicine

Acupuncture is evolving as a much sought-after treatment plan for a bipolar mood disorder. The principle that it functions on is to bring the body of the patient back into a state of homeostasis.

Through an analytical mapping framework, practitioners of acupuncture identify the blockages in the patient’s body. This knowledge is then deployed to stimulate such key points to and in turn, the central nervous system. It focuses on tapping into the unreleased endorphins, which help reduce depressive episodes.

At the core of this methodology, is the concept of the interaction of electrical impulses within the body. It acts as a targeting system, facilitating a relay of messages between the nervous and endocrine systems. By stimulating an excitation in the nervous system, it creates a subsequent chemical response in the endocrine pathways of the body.

The entire process culminates in the excitation of the neural framework – starting with the muscles, then the internal organs, and finally, the brain. Consistent acupuncture stabilizes the flow of regulatory energy within the body, thereby alleviating the common symptoms of bipolar mood disorder.

What do studies say?

A study conducted at the UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, led by Dr. Tricia Tuppes, was undertaken to categorically examine the effect of acupuncture on the treatment of the bipolar disorder. This study served as a follow-up on a prior research study that examined a similar effect on the unipolar disorder.

As per the findings of this study, the results proved that deploying acupuncture to specifically stimulate points associated with depression over 2 months, had a better effect than generalized acupuncture treatment. Members of the former group were even able to reduce the intake of their bipolar medication.

Such studies prove that acupuncture can serve as a complementary treatment for bipolar disorder. Such results are even leading to a growing acceptance of this form of therapy in Western mainstream medicine.

By organically stimulating the circulation of bio-energy in the body, reducing muscle tension, and alleviating the sympathetic nervous system, acupuncture poses a world of new opportunities when treating disorders such as this.

While a complete shift may not be possible immediately, this treatment can help regulate extreme symptoms. Long-term consistency and proper consultation with expert practitioners of acupuncture are non-negotiable in terms of effectively managing bipolar mood disorder.

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.