7 Acupoints for Mental Balancing

By |2023-05-23T12:42:07-04:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: acupoint, Mood|Tags: , , , , |

Acupuncture has been used for centuries to promote physical and mental well-being. While this complementary treatment should not replace working with a professional mental healthcare worker, there are specific acupoints believed to have positive effects on mental wellness. These acupoints, when stimulated, are thought to help calm the mind, reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, promote emotional balance, and enhance cognitive function. Yintang (M-HN-3) Located between the eyebrows, in the center of the forehead, Yintang is often referred to as the "third eye" point. It is believed to calm the mind, relieve stress, and promote clarity [...]

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Harnessing the Power of TCM for Mental Wellness

By |2023-05-24T16:57:51-04:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Mood|Tags: , , , , , , , |

In recent years, mental health has become a significant concern all over the world. In the United States alone, 20% of Americans or over 50 million people, experience mental illness. Of that group, less than half will seek treatment. While it is crucial that anyone experiencing severe mental health issues work with a professional mental healthcare provider, ie. talking with a therapist or exploring medication options, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be a beneficial complementary therapy. While not recommended for acute distress or crisis management, TCM offers a way to get closer to our body's natural homeostasis. At the core [...]

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Acupuncture and Depression

By |2022-11-15T14:04:45-05:00May 11th, 2022|Categories: Mental Health Awareness Month, Mood, Wellness|Tags: , , , |

Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. For some, depression can severely interfere with carrying out important life activities. According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an estimated 21 million U.S. adults had at least one major depressive episode. This results in 8.4% of all adult Americans. Though major depression is increasing among all age groups, it is rising fastest among teens and young adults (aged 12-17) at 17% of the population.  For those suffering from illness, depression often coincides. Studies [...]

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The Year I Took Antidepressants

By |2022-11-15T14:05:59-05:00May 10th, 2021|Categories: Acupuncturists, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mood, Self-Care|Tags: , |

Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels If there was ever a year to break down the barriers of stigma around mental health, it’s this one.  My journey to becoming an acupuncturist was very much rooted in my own personal mental health struggles. For years, I tried with little success to manage persistent symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, and general difficulty with executive functioning. As time went on, I became increasingly frustrated with the lack of long term, sustainable treatment options within Western medicine.  It was this struggle that eventually drove me to seek alternative care as a patient almost a [...]

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