Acupuncture is traditional Chinese treatment that involves insertion of thin needles through a person’s skin at specific points on the body to various depths. Research suggests that it can help relieve pain and it is used for a wide range of other complaints.
One of the most common questions asked by people across the world is “can acupuncture help depression?” The answer is yes. Researchers say that this complementary care has many benefits that can treat anything from cramps to osteoarthritis to depressions and anxiety.
Qi (flow of energy through your body) streams through your body on energy channels known as meridians. A blocked energy could lead to illness in a body which could have physical or emotional symptoms. Acupuncture is believed to help remove blockages and restore energy flow so that a good balance in maintained between body organs, mind and body. This needle piercing technique is believed to bring relief from many symptoms like depression, headache or any other body pain.
For a particular condition, acu-points selected by acupuncturist differ and each point corresponds to meridian or qi being targeted for relief. Experts believe that acu-points are all over our body from your head to feet. This treatment technique is believed to ease depression symptoms and also work upon under lying condition.