Depression
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About Depression
Of the 40 per cent of the population each year who suffer from depression, about 20 per cent experience a clinical depressive syndrome where low mood is accompanied by insomnia, change in appetite, pessimism and suicidal thoughts.
Possible Symptoms
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Western Medicine View
Western medicine attributes depression to a variety of factors, e.g., genetics, biochemistry, biography and ill health. Treatment involves anti-depressant drugs and psychological treatment.
Chinese Medicine View
In Chinese Medicine, human emotions are closely related to the organs. The organ predominantly associated with depression in Chinese medicine is the Liver whose main function is storing blood and maintaining the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. Unrestricted anger, seen often in a short tempered person, can directly affect the Liver, causing a stagnation of Liver energy, which is often the underlying problem for depression as well as for stress and anxiety.
Treatment Options
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. As Liver Qi stagnation is the most common cause, herbs known to move the Qi and balance Liver are often used such as Chinese angelica root, white peony root and liquorice. Treatment usually also involves acupuncture, and advice on diet and lifestyle is also on offer since a change in these two aspects might be vital to a successful outcome. It is important to stress that treatment is tailored to the patient�s individual symptoms and requirements. A US study has shown that acupuncture achieves comparable results to current western biomedicine in the treatment of depression. The research, funded by the US Office of Alternative Health, focused on the treatment of 33 seriously depressed women. Results showed that of those treated with acupuncture, over half experienced complete remission.
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Case History
"When I first came to acumedic I was suffering from major depression... After six weeks of herbs and two courses of tablets and acupuncture, I can honestly say the improvement has been quite unbelievable... I have been hugely impressed and would have no hestation in recommending these combined treatments."