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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event. Most symptoms of PTSD include:

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  • Stress

  • Insomnia or other sleep problems   

  • Irritability  


  • Anxiety

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Depression

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • Intrusive memories and flashbacks   

  • Avoidance of trauma-related stimuli

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For those people who medication and therapy alone are unable to help, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are an alternative that has been proven to restore and maintain physical and mental health.

Acupuncture for PTSD

Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system directly to regulate production of dopamine and serotonin, which can relieve PTSD symptoms such as anxiety and depression. It also induces full-body relaxation of the muscles and stimulates the release of melatonin to ease the mind and help achieve better rest and ease insomnia.

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In studies, PTSD patients receiving acupuncture along with psychiatric therapy showed greater clinical improvement than patients receiving therapy alone.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for PTSD

Chinese herbal medicine has been used in the UK since the 1980s for treating PTSD with excellent results. It is a much gentler treatment than medications or other Western pharmaceuticals intended for PTSD. Chinese herbs can restore chemical balance in the brain, boost blood flow to the brain to encourage development, and calm the nerves that cause irritability.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complementary alternative medicine (CAM) for the treatment of PTSD. When implemented properly along with therapy, lifestyle and dietary changes, it can greatly improve quality of everyday life.

If you or a loved one are fighting to manage the symptoms of PTSD with therapy and medication alone, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help you find natural relief! Call us at 020 8780 0955 or click here to schedule an initial consultation today

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