Acupuncture for depression in Miami is an excellent alternative for those who wish to avoid taking medications. Research has shown that acupuncture can be an effective option for two purposes regarding depression which includes treatment for depression itself as well as helping to downplay the side effects of anti depressants.
The insertion of needles or the use of pressure during acupuncture treatments releases the body’s natural pain killers. These pain killers also react as a natural way to produce endorphins that make us feel better. Studies have shown that ectroacupuncture had the same effects as the popular anti depressant fluoxetine. Patients who used electroacupuncture for six weeks five times each week saw improvements similar to those seen in patients taking medication. This was due to an increase in levels of glial cell line–derived neurotrophic factor which tends to be lower in those suffering from depression. Levels were returned to normal following the treatment.
Many patients appreciate that acupuncture can also aid in helping return sex drive which can disappear with depression or with the use of medications to treat depression. Both men and women saw an increased interest in sexual function following acupuncture treatments over a three month period.
Some are concerned it is a placebo affect yet if it is working to make people feel better and have a happier state of mind it is believed it doesn’t really matter why it works. However the studies were blind studies which should reduce the chance of patients feeling relief due to the placebo affect. Due to the nature of acupuncture treatments it can also be difficult to simulate acupuncture technique for studies. As well touch itself has an interesting effect on patients suffering from depression so this may have something to do with the acupuncture treatment and how it assists those with depression.
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for both mental and physical complaints. The ability to remove blockages that affect the natural flow of the body’s energy can have a positive effect on a person’s health and state of mind. Acupuncture has become a trusted technique and treatment for a number of health conditions and with the reports on depression it is providing hope for many patients who wish to avoid taking anti depressants. As well for those who are currently taking anti depressants acupuncture can assist in lessening many of the unpleasant side effects.
