Treating Depression Naturally with Acupuncture

Did you know that acupuncture is great for treating depression naturally?

I feel lucky to practice acupuncture in Minneapolis, where people readily embrace acupuncture as an effective alternative to medication for many of their common health issues, from back pain to headaches. However, some people still react with a degree of surprise when I tell them I specialize in using acupuncture for depression ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions, particularly in teens.

You probably think of acupuncture for pain relief - and, don’t get me wrong, it’s great for that, too! But the fact that it is gentle, relatively noninvasive, and almost entirely free of side-effects makes it an ideal natural treatment for depression in teens, or for anyone who is interested in treating depression without medication, together with their medication, or if other treatments have failed in the past. 

Acupuncture has a normalizing effect on the body and mind. Some of our most cutting-edge medical technology is slowly revealing some of the mysteries behind how acupuncture works, and what we’re learning is that effects nearly every system of the body, including:

·      Hormones

·      Nerves

·      Muscle Fibers and connective tissue

·      Immune Function

Acupuncture can address all of the complex and far-reaching symptoms and causes of depression, especially when combined with other forms of treatment. Integrating acupuncture into a holistic approach to dealing with depression enhances its effect many times over. It’s easy to understand how acupuncture -  with its ability to address many of its underlying causes and symptoms -  can have a subtle but powerful effect on depression and other psychological conditions. Using acupuncture together with medication, or with other forms of therapy, can be truly transformative.