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Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you feel blocked in your creativity? Do you feel isolated, not being able to open up in relationships? In Chinese Medicine, depression is called “Yu syndrome”. “Yu” in Chinese means “stagnation” “congestion” “closed-up” of energy – the life force. What you experience physically, emotionally and in you life are all the manifestations of this imbalanced energy. The ancient healing art of acupuncture and herbal medicine have been helping people with this condition for over thousands of years. The most important treatment principle is to help restore the free flow of energy. At Turning Point Bodymind Wellness Inc. - a Chinese Medicine and acupuncture clinic based in Vancouver, B.C., many people have enjoyed the benefit from this natural, safe and effective way of healing depression, anxiety, Seasonal Affective Disorder, mood swings and other emotional conditions. Depression is a very common condition in today's fast-paced, high-stress society. According to Health Canada, approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives. And this doesn't even include people who are overwhelmed by demands of daily life, who are chronically stressed and feel depressed and exhausted, but who have not received a clinical diagnosis. And the numbers are increasing. Not only adults but many teenagers suffer from depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is already the 2nd cause of DALYs (Disability Adjusted Life Year – the loss of one year of healthy life) in the age category 15-44 years for both sexes combined. Chinese Medicine has been helping people with their emotional and physical well being for more than 3000 years. Acupuncture is now recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) in U.S., and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Numerous studies suggest that acupuncture is as effective as antidepressants, and that it has no side effects. The most important study was done at the University of Arizona in 1998. After 16 weeks of acupuncture treatment, 64% of the women in the test group experienced full remission according to DSM-IV criteria (Schnyer & Allen, 2001) I was at the point where I needed to try something different, and decided that, at the worst, it could do no harm. After about 5 sessions, I noticed a dramatic, sudden change in my mood, energy level, and outlook on life. I have never experienced anything like it. After that, I was able to handle difficult situations, such as the end of a relationship; something that would normally have sent me into another depression. I was able to remain motivated in other aspects of my life and find a reason to smile, even when bad things were happening. It is such a comfort for me to know that if things ever feel hopeless again, there is an effective treatment available. Dr. Zhu has a wonderful warm, calming energy about her, and I will continue to encourage others to enjoy the benefits that I have experienced as a patient of hers. Sincerely, Christine D To learn more about how Chinese Medicine heals depression… To read more success stories on depression… If you know that you are not being the person you would like to be and you are not living the life that you would like to live, I can help. At Turning Point, my goal is to clear any energy blockages that contribute to your depression symptoms, and to restore the free flow of energy to support your quest for the life that you are meant to live. Dr. Judy Zhu has treated me for depression and other physical conditions. I immediately felt a sense of security in her healing abilities. Her compassionate nature allows me to express my concerns and to get to the underlying problems. Through a broad range of treatments, she has enabled me to better understand the connection between my mind and body, and to work toward achieving balance. She has greatly helped me to improve my physical and emotional health in only a short while. J.G. If any of the following situations describes you, Chinese Medicine can be a solution for your emotional well being and Turning Point will be a valuable resource center for you. Please call 604-738-5288 for your complimentary consultation. - You are diagnosed as having depression and are on anti-depressant. You are not fully helped by antidepressants and/or experiencing side effects
- You are on anti-depressant medication and would like to have support when you stop taking it
- You are experiencing mood swings, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or chronic depressive symptoms and would like to find a natural way to help yourself heal
- You are chronically over-stressed, feel depressed, overwhelmed and exhausted because of stressful life situations
- You would like to find a way to maintain emotional well being and prevent reoccurrence of depression
- You are planning to get pregnant and would like to stop taking anti-depressant medication because of its negative effects on the fetus
- You experience post-partum depression and are breast-feeding, and you want to feel better and avoid the negative effects that antidepressants will have on your baby
- You are a senior who wants to avoid negative drug interactions between antidepressants and medications you take for other health conditions
- You experience depressive symptoms during premenstrual or menopausal periods
- If you experience depressive symptoms because of any other medical conditions
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