Article by Sharon Sherman

While the holidays are depicted in movies as a time of idyllic serenity and joy, we have all felt the realities of holiday stress. Financial concerns, gift giving, busy schedules, family obligations, weight gain and lack of exercise all play into the “holiday cheer”. These pressures can affect us physically, emotionally and spiritually often leading to anxiety and depression. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine provide a unique perspective and intervention for these common seasonal difficulties.

Anxiety comes in a wide range of manifestations, from mild worrying to more physical responses such as nausea, insomnia, shortness of breath and panic attacks. Some anxiety is a healthy response to the stress of daily life and new situations; however, anxiety that occurs randomly or excessively is a sign to take notice. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help balance both the mental and physical symptoms of anxiety and help to create harmony and spaciousness.

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Article by Dan Micheals

Many people suffering from depression often wonder how to cure it, while medications might not be effective. Depression is not like any other illness and it really depends on you and how you deal with it. As most mental disorders are, depression is a very real yet treatable disorder. You should learn how to cure depression without medication as soon as possible before your symptoms get worse.

It is not a secret that people suffering from depression are poor communicators and they tend to isolate themselves. Depression affects people of any age, pensioners, teenagers, usually single people, rich and poor, anyone can be affected.

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Article by Douglas M. Parks

Postpartum depression is a serious matter to consider. However, the question to as is, what can be done? If you are the one suffering from this emotional dilemma, do you just have to tough it out? It is comforting to know that postpartum depression has been found to be both temporary and treatable. While rest and family support may be all that is needed for mild symptoms, the key sign that medical attention is necessary is if the depression disrupts your ability to function, says the Office on Women’s Health.

Common treatments are antidepressant medication, talking with a mental-health expert, hormone treatment, or a combination of these, depending upon the severity of the case. Kangaroo, or skin-to-skin, care of the baby may also lessen maternal depression. There are also such alternative treatments as herbs, acupuncture, and homeopathic remedies.

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Article by Jeremy Smith

There are may retirees who move to the sunny state of Arizona. With the onset of the aging process, many older people are at risk of becoming depressed. Often they are isolated from their families and they may also be dealing with a number of health issues. Acupuncture may seem to be an unlikely treatment for depression and anxiety, but researchers have found that regular acupuncture treatments may alleviate anxiety and depression as well as use of some anti-depressant medications.

The main treatment objectives of acupuncture are the treatment of diseases, pain relief and the re-establishment of vibrant health. Many researchers are now leaning toward the theory that depression is physiological and not psychological. Depression and anxiety often occur when the body lacks the necessary nutrients and vitamins for the mind and body to function well. When these physiological needs are met, many people who are suffering from depression are relieved of their symptoms and have a dramatic increase in their sense of well-being.

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There are many people who take anti-depressants for years and feel dependant on these drugs. But today, you can find alternative medicine for depression that have no side effects and are completely holistic. The drugs companies keep very quiet about it so as there sales are not affected.

Before looking at alternative medicine for depression, one’s body condition is taken into account. The intake of medicine varies from individual to individual. Drugs may have side effects such as rashes, tremors, dizziness, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections, disturbed dreams and excessive sweating. It is unlikely that one patient could suffer from all of these side effects while taking alternative herbal medicines.

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Top Tips To Combat Postpartum Depression and Fast

My Grandma Mary gave me tons of advice before my baby came, but she never said a word about depression. When my depression came on, I never knew what hit me. My colicky baby, poopy diapers, sleep deprivation, nasty hemorrhoids, sixty extra pounds, confused hormones and a new limp from pulled ligaments made me look and feel like hell.

The word depression does not begin to describe my “baby blues” and it really screwed with my marriage too. I got no warning. I came home from the hospital and just wished I could go back and let them take care of the baby. I started sinking fast. A month after my sweet baby arrived I’d find myself staring in to space with no desire to do anything. I became listless toward my husband and only had enough energy to feed the baby. I barely showered or spoke. These are typical symptoms, I guess.

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