Acupuncture for insomnia depression and anxiety

Written by: DrTonyWillcox | Apr 10, 2013

Acupuncture for Insomnia Depression, and anxiety

By Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.

Acupuncture can get one aligned with the peaceful and higher states of consciousness

OBJECTIVE:
To assess the clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture with meridian acupoints combined with three Anmian acupoints.

METHODS:

First, researchers split 60 subjects into two groups: Group A (meridian acupoints) and Group B (meridian plus three Anmian acupoints). Each group included 30 cases. Next, they administered acupuncture for four weeks. Subsequently, researchers assessed clinical effects, PSQI, depression, and anxiety scores. Ultimately, they compared pre- and post-treatment outcomes in both groups.

RESULTS:
The total effective rate of therapy was higher in Group B (93.3%) compared with that in Group A (66.7%, P

CONCLUSION: Acupuncture for insomnia depression and anxiety.
Acupuncture with meridian acupoints combined with three Anmian acupoints can improve the sleeping quality of patients with insomnia.

Anxiety, Depression

Acupuncture for insomnia, depression, and anxiety – these are common conditions that acupuncturists see on a daily basis. Whether it is the stress of daily life, complications or unwanted side effects from pharmaceutical medication, Lifestyle factors or Pain Acupuncture may have a great benefit to you. Acupuncture has the ability to regulate the body’s energy system. This gives great credence to helping managing symptoms of anxiety, stress, insomnia, and depression. For those already experienced with acupuncture, they have the deeper understanding of the wellness benefits that acupuncture has to give. At Acupuncture Zen in Delray Beach Dr. Tony Willcox has created a healing and soothing environment from the moment you enter the space there is a deep peace and reverence to this wellness spa.

 

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Resources:
SOURCE: Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China. All Rights Reserved
– http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22903446

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