Anxiety/Depression

What causes depression?

Depression may occur from many causes. Sometimes, the underlying cause is unknown, but it often develops from a combination of biological, environmental, and psychological factors.

Biological causes

The mood changes that occur with depression are brought about by changes in brain chemistry, affecting the neurotransmitters that manage mood. Genetics may play a role in the alterations in brain chemistry.

Environmental causes

Lack of social support or personal stressors may trigger negative thoughts that affect how you feel and behave. For example, feeling overwhelmed by your personal and professional responsibilities or loss of a job.

Psychological causes  

Trauma and stress are psychological causes of depression.

Because depression may occur from a multitude of causes, no one treatment benefits everyone struggling with this mood disorder. Zen Attitude Acupuncture is an integrated health practice that takes a holistic approach to health and well-being, offering complementary therapies that may benefit depression.

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What complementary therapies benefit depression?

Self-care is an important part of your depression treatment plan. The team at Zen Attitude Acupuncture provides complementary therapies that benefit your self-care, such as:

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient therapy that helps restore balance to the body. Zen Attitude Acupuncture provides acupuncture treatment that may help you feel a general sense of calm and well-being that benefits your mood.  

Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a specialized area of medical care that manages your whole health using natural remedies like nutrition, stress management, and supplements.

Life coaching

Life is overwhelming, especially when you’re struggling with depression. Life coaching at Zen Attitude Acupuncture helps you set and achieve realistic goals to curb the stress of life for health and healing.

Nutritional counseling

Good nutrition is important for mental wellness. The team at Zen Attitude Acupuncture offers nutritional counseling that benefits your mind and depression symptoms.

Vitamin injections

Zen Attitude Acupuncture offers a vitamin injection for depression called Serenity Now.

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When should I seek alternative treatments for depression?

You should seek help for your depression at Zen Attitude Acupuncture if you’re looking for complementary therapies to help manage your mental well-being. Healing from depression takes work, and the team at Zen Attitude Acupuncture provides the support you need so you can feel your best.

Call Zen Attitude Acupuncture today or book your depression consultation online.

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Anxiety

When should I seek help for anxiety?

You should seek help for anxiety if you have overwhelming feelings of nervousness and fear that make it hard for you to concentrate or go about your usual routine.

Anxiety is the emotional reaction your body has to stressful situations. It’s the fear you feel before a job interview and the excitement before a vacation. This type of anxiety is normal and not necessarily a bad thing.

Your anxiety makes you more alert and focused. When the stressful situation is over, your anxiety goes away.

Anxiety that continues after a stressful event or occurs in response to everyday things are signs of an anxiety disorder, a type of mental health condition. Anxiety disorders are serious health conditions and need proper medical care.

Ongoing anxiety from chronic stress is also a problem because it affects your physical and emotional well-being. Taking care of your stress can ease your anxiety.

Zen Attitude Acupuncture is an acupuncture practice that strives to help its patients find the zen in their life. That means helping you feel less anxious and more calm and focused.

What treatments ease anxiety?

Zen Attitude Acupuncture offers many complementary therapies to help anxiety in a natural and holistic way. The team customizes plans after a thorough evaluation. Some of the treatments available at Zen Attitude Acupuncture include:

• Acupuncture
• Vitamin injections
• Naturopathic medicine
• Homeopathic injections
• Nutritional counseling
• Life coaching

The holistic practitioners treat your whole health to improve your anxiety and overall sense of well-being.

How does acupuncture help anxiety?

Zen Attitude Acupuncture specializes in acupuncture and uses this traditional Chinese medicine treatment to manage a wide range of health issues. Acupuncture helps anxiety by balancing the nervous system.

Acupuncture rebalances the body’s life force or flow of energy. Your acupuncturist inserts thin needles into specific areas of the body, shifting the nervous system into a more relaxed state by triggering the release of feel-good chemicals.

Many people report feeling a general sense of calm and an improvement in focus following acupuncture treatment. The ancient therapy isn’t a quick fix, and the team at Zen Attitude Acupuncture may recommend a series of sessions so you get the most benefits.

When anxiety takes over your body and mind, it’s time to reach out for help. Call Zen Attitude Acupuncture today or book an appointment online.

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