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We all have ups and downs, but when the emptiness and despair take hold of us and refuse to go away, we may have depression. Life seems intolerable and just getting through the day can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Acupuncture<\/a> can treat a variety of conditions but more recently I have noticed that there have been an increasing number of clients suffering from depression<\/a>.\u00a0 The World Health Organisation estimates that in the next 5-6 years, depression will become almost as significant a health issue as chronic heart disease.\u00a0 Recent research suggests Acupuncture can help lift people out of depression.<\/p>\n

When I first met Michelle (assumed name), she was tired, anxious, agitated, and tearful.\u00a0 She was having marital problems and felt that she could no longer cope.<\/p>\n

She felt like crying most of the time, was having difficulty sleeping, and constantly woke up tired.\u00a0 She was finding it a struggle to think clearly or concentrate and had problems making simple decisions.\u00a0 She was finding it tough to function normally.<\/p>\n

Acupuncture works on balancing the energy flow in your body.\u00a0 I started working on Michelle, with the aim of balancing the energy linked to her emotions and physical symptoms.<\/p>\n

After Michelle\u2019s initial Acupuncture session, Michelle reported that she slept better, felt more positive and was calmer. After her final session, she felt she was emotionally stronger, more in control and able to think clearly and able to deal with life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all have ups and downs, but when the emptiness and despair takes hold of us and refuses to go away, we may have depression. <\/p>\n

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