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Depression & acupuncture
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can be several
factors working together
that lead to
depression.
The three most important
are biological, genetic, and
environmental factors.
Biological causes are due to
changes in the chemistry of
the brain- fluctuations in
the levels of important
hormones. Genetic causes
are the result of what
you inherit from parents.
Environmental/emotional factors
result from stressful situations. To
make it even more complicated,
depression can also occur as a
result of a combination of the
three factors just mentioned.
Symptoms vary from person to
person, but often include feelings
of helplessness and hopelessness,
loss of interest in daily activities,
appetite or weight changes,
sleep changes, loss of energy
and concentration problems.
how can acupuncture help?
Traditional Chinese Medicine
believes that the human body has
12 main points through which
the natural energy of the body
flows. This energy is known as qi
(or chi). Free flowing energy
equates to good health.
Depression would indicate
a blocked or insufficient
flow. Acupuncture can
help restore the flow of qi so
the body can function properly.
It helps to stimulate the body’s
natural healing mechanisms and
the central nervous system which
releases endorphins, the body’s
pain-relieving chemicals- helping
to relieve depression.
Acupressure and Massage
Shenlong UK Ltd
01234 268667
14 Church Arcade, Bedford MK40 1LQ
www.superbalance.co.uk
Mon-Sat – 9.00 – 6.00pm
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Massage can help reduce stress,
anxiety and depression. Massage
causes the body to release many
therapeutic mood and health
enhancing chemicals.
It increases dopamine and
serotonin and reduces the stress
hormones cortisol and adrenaline.
It increases the relaxation alpha
brain waves and also increases
pain relieving levels of endorphins.
Deep tissue massage is safe and
reliable for most people. It causes
tissue to release toxins, clears
blockages, activates the lymphatic
system and helps to clear the veins
and arteries.
Bedford Acupuncture Clinic
Shen Long Chinese Medical Centre
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● Menopause
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