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Acupuncture for
stress, anxiety and depression
Feeling really
well again
Acupuncture is often used to help with stress, anxiety, or depression. With the hectic
modern lifestyles we lead, these are all common. Happily people
frequently experience improvement in their
emotional wellbeing from acupuncture, even if it's not what brought them
along for treatment in the first place.
Emotional symptoms
often accompany physical symptoms, both arising from a common cause, whether from overwork, stress, a
challenging life event, or other difficulties in your life. The nature of Chinese
Medicine is to treat you holistically, making much less of a
distinction between your mind and your body than Western medicine. The
goal is for you to feel well in every way.
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Research |
A
2003 report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) found that
depression is one of the conditions
"for which acupuncture has been proved - through controlled trials - to be
an effective treatment".
A 2004 study at Stanford University
found that 69% of a group of pregnant women had their severe
depression substantially improved by acupuncture treatment,
see
article on Pubmed.
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Case studies |
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"Arriving to see Jessica
I was exhausted, depressed and had
low self-esteem. Childhood issues were still
brewing in my mind and present day troubles getting too much
for me to bear. With an intensive course, my life quickly
changed, with clarity and motivation pushed back inside me
through tiny needle holes giving me the strength to tackle
my hectic life and change the things that were getting me
down. This year has been the best
year of my work life and I have had the courage to take on
larger challenges that has brought my life to new
levels. As life is on going my little trips to see Jessica
keep me focused and allows me to look deeply into myself
without fear."
An event
manager in her 20s
"On hitting 30 I started to
suffer from acne vulgaris and spent the last 3 years on and
off antibiotics, which did not seem to work effectively.
I was also suffering from stress at
work, so decided to try alternative medicine.
After a few sessions with Jessica, my skin had improved and
I felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders
with regard to my work stresses. I now see
Jessica once every 6 weeks, just to keep myself in-check.
She has a friendly and informative approach, so I feel very
relaxed during the sessions. I would certainly recommend her
to my family, friends and colleagues."
An
administrator in her 30s
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"When I first decided to
visit Jessica I was very unwell and was
feeling very low with little
motivation ... Friends and family have
noticed the change in me and I
can now look forward to living my life, being a
confident, happy and slightly more laid back woman.
I have been seeing Jessica for nearly a year now, NOT
because I have to but because I look forward to the
monthly boost of making me feel relaxed and focused on
living life to the fullest. I would strongly recommend
a visit to Jessica."
An
administrator in her 30s
"...I also feel that
acupuncture has brought me more peace and well being
than I have felt in ages. Jessica is very professional but at the
same time she makes you feel very comfortable and
relaxed with the process. I would recommend an
acupuncture session with Jessica to anyone!"
An event
manager in her 30s
"I would say that you offer
very professional and holistic treatment, that my
musculoskeletal problems responded very well and that
I felt better than I had for years
in terms of energy levels and my general constitutional
health."
A doctor in
her early 40s
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Contact Jessica
Each of us responds differently to
acupuncture. Do
get in touch to discuss whether
acupuncture is likely to be right for you, or to make an appointment.
Other
conditions
Acupuncture can help with a
wide range of health problems, click below to find out more:
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