Stress & anxiety
Mood swings, menopausal syndrome, panic attacks, depression or "just" unhappiness
Anxiety is a very common experience in our modern society. People experience it in different ways from vague feelings of unease to full-blown panic attacks with or without palpitations.
For some, anxiety is felt more in the stomach and abdomen, with digestive issues such as indigestion or irritable bowel syndrome, sometimes worry and obsessive thinking. This can be aggravated by personal circumstance, hormonal changes such as menopause or periods or can appear for no obvious reason. Low mood and depression are often part of the pattern.
Many people find acupuncture and Chinese herbs helpful for these conditions, the treatment can help to lift or calm moods, improve sleep, and ease tensions and pain. Just 3 treatments can be enough to make a very noticeable difference. Ongoing treatment can help to keep your symptoms manageable. Where possible I try to identify changes you can make in order to help yourself.
Anxiety is a very common experience in our modern society. People experience it in different ways from vague feelings of unease to full-blown panic attacks with or without palpitations.
For some, anxiety is felt more in the stomach and abdomen, with digestive issues such as indigestion or irritable bowel syndrome, sometimes worry and obsessive thinking. This can be aggravated by personal circumstance, hormonal changes such as menopause or periods or can appear for no obvious reason. Low mood and depression are often part of the pattern.
Many people find acupuncture and Chinese herbs helpful for these conditions, the treatment can help to lift or calm moods, improve sleep, and ease tensions and pain. Just 3 treatments can be enough to make a very noticeable difference. Ongoing treatment can help to keep your symptoms manageable. Where possible I try to identify changes you can make in order to help yourself.
Other approaches which can be very helpful are:
Exercise - Chinese exercise such as tai chi and daoyin are especially helpful. More information and your nearest class click here
Dietary approaches - many plant foods contain mood elevating nutrients. Science supports the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables. In a British study of more than 80,000 people, those who consumed more than 7 or 8 portions a day reported the highest life satisfaction and happiness. Ref: Soc Indic Res (2013) 114:785-801
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/foods-increase-happiness/
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diets-for-improved-mood-and-productivity/
https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/reduce-stress.aspx
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