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.