Acupuncture for Anxiety and Stress; Benefits and Risks
In the western society, we are seeing an increased prevalence of mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression and overall stress and anxiety is becoming a normal part of
Acupuncture is an alternative medicine categorized under Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which has been used for over thousand of years by health professionals.
In acupuncture treatment, our body is considered as a highway with certain points (Acupoints) that stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissues.
During the assessment performed by registered acupuncturists, acupoints are stimulated using sterile and disposable needles.
Certain conditions could be treated with acupuncture including: infertility, anxiety and stress, depression, obesity, migraines and headaches, sciatica, neck and knee pains, frozen shoulder, etc.
In the western society, we are seeing an increased prevalence of mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression and overall stress and anxiety is becoming a normal part of