Often conditions like depression and anxiety can lead to insomnia, which only increases the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Interrupting this negative cycle can have significant benefits for the person suffering. Several studies have shown acupuncture to be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, and particularly insomnia associated with those conditions.
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Acupuncture has been prevalent in the news recently as an effective treatment for opioid addiction. This Forbes article explains how acupuncture not only relieves stress but it is reported to increase the levels of various chemicals in the central nervous system such as enkephalin, epinephrine, endorphin, serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.
But did you know that acupuncture has far more benefits than pain relief and that associated with addiction?
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Sure, you all come see Melissa for your acute and chronic aches and pains but did you know that her treatments can also help alleviate insomnia, depression and anxiety, stimulate hormones to increase fertility, relieve menopause, reduce morning sickness and help with labor induction, and boost your immunity during flu season??
More reasons to give it a try can be found in this article by Mind, Body, Green and on our acupuncture FAQs page.