{"id":2523,"date":"2022-04-04T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T15:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tybeeacupuncture.com\/?p=2523"},"modified":"2022-03-28T15:50:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T22:50:41","slug":"acupuncture-for-mental-health-and-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tybeeacupuncture.com\/acupuncture-for-mental-health-and-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Acupuncture for Mental Health and Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The conversation around mental health has become much more prominent in recent years due in part to the pandemic. Depression, loneliness, and anxiety have all increased for many people especially in the last couple of years. Sometimes prescription medications are needed to deal with a particular mental health issue — but people are often looking for drug-free alternatives. <\/span><\/p>\n Acupuncture is a great option for those struggling with mental or emotional issues. <\/span><\/p>\n Just for depression alone, users of antidepressant prescription medications can experience some heavy side effects; and there are those who, despite the prescription, are not helped by the medication themselves. Acupuncture offers a holistic option to deal with depression and the underlying causes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Depression and anxiety can manifest in both physical and emotional symptoms. This is often an indication of an imbalance of Qi (pronounced \u201cChi\u201d) in the body. Qi is defined as the body\u2019s energy pathways flowing through channels in the body called meridians. When Qi is balanced and flowing through the meridian network, our bodies operate optimally. When Qi isn\u2019t balanced, depression, anxiety, loss of appetite, high blood pressure, and even digestive issues can be present.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Acupuncture points for treating emotional and physical effects of mental health disorders are located all over the body. Before beginning your acupuncture treatment, I will take a detailed history and examination. Then I will choose the acupuncture points based on your history and report of findings.<\/span><\/p>\n