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Portland Acupuncture for Mental and Emotional Health

Five Element Acupuncture Offers Holistic Treatment and Therapies for Mental and Emotional Health

Regular acupuncture sessions can ease symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, as well as promote mental and emotional health. Call our clinic to learn about our customized treatment plans.

Acupuncture for Depression

If you suffer from depression, you are probably familiar with the range of symptoms associated with this mood disorder. From feelings of hopelessness to sleep and appetite disruptions, depression can put you at risk for a range of physical ailments.  It can impede your ability to function from day-to-day. While Western doctors are quick to treat depression with pharmaceutical drugs, many of these medications come with serious and lasting side effects. Acupuncture offers hope for those with depression, as it can relieve depressive symptoms, augment the effects of antidepressants, and help combat withdrawal symptoms from people weaning off antidepressants. If you suffer from depression and your medication is not working like it used to, or if you are hoping to taper off the medication but are afraid of the withdrawal symptoms, consider the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture.

Acupuncture for Anxiety

Anxiety is a part of our body’s acute stress response (often referred to our “fight-or-flight” response), and it is a natural emotion to experience when we feel threatened. Unfortunately, if we remain in a period of prolonged stress, we can develop chronic anxiety, which puts us at greater risk of developing complications.  Many health problems – gastrointestinal disorders, chronic respiratory disorders, heart disease, and others – are linked to chronic stress, worry, and anxiety.  Regular acupuncture sessions can promote changes in the neurotransmitters involved in emotional regulation and immune modulation. Five Element acupuncture aims to rebalance the body and mind, enhancing resilience to chronic stress.

Acupuncture for Emotional Health

While Western medicine recognizes the dangers of heart disease and other cardiovascular issues, doctors have historically overlooked the role of emotional stress in heart ailments. In contrast, Chinese medicine appreciates all components of the heart—physical, emotional, and spiritual.  The heart is regarded as the ruler of emotional and spiritual life.  Through a customized acupuncture treatment plan, you can find support and encouragement on every level. As body and mind become unblocked and flow more freely, you may experience a welcome shift in your emotional state and feel nurtured, held, and grounded once more.

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Acupuncture For Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

While no definite cure for dementia has been identified, research indicates that regular acupuncture treatment sessions may reduce the symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Additionally, acupuncture can improve gait and balance in dementia patients. Schedule an initial consultation today.

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Acupuncture for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms include sleep issues, anxiety, avoidant behavior, and other complex emotions. Research shows that acupuncture sessions can relieve PTSD symptoms and modulate the limbic system, bringing the body back into balance.

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Using Acupuncture to Manage Your Anxiety

The social isolation and economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have caused anxiety and stress levels to surge in recent months. Acupuncture offers a soothing and effective way to relieve your anxiety and realign your body, mind, and spirit, so schedule a session today. 

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Inner Works Acupuncture offers holistic treatments and therapies to people wanting to focus on and support their mental health. Call our NW Portland clinic today at (503) 227-2127 to schedule an appointment.