Stress & Emotions

Stress & Emotions

Stress is a side effect of modern life. It affects different people in different ways. The more signs and symptoms occurring due to stress, can reduce our threshold or ability to deal with stress.

At Zenden we know we cant help with the stress of life but we can reduce the the impact on your health through acupuncture, massage and herbal formulas leaving your body with less to deal with and increasing your ability to focus on better outcomes.

Acupuncture has been shown to increase your serotonin and dopamine^[1] levels and reduce adrenaline and noradrenaline^[2]

Depression:

Acupuncture can improve sleep, mood and quality of life^[4], we often combine acupuncture with herbal formulas depending on the individuals requirement. Zenden carries about 15 different herbal formulas that treat depression so we are bound to have a formula to cover your needs.

Anxiety:

A recent systematic review found that acupuncture had positive and statistically significant effects in reducing anxiety^[7]. and when combined with our style of massage is great for relaxing your upper body

Post natal depression:

Studies have found acupuncture to be as effective as the anti-depressant Fluoxetine in post-partum depression.^[8] We often combine herbs with this treatment to nourish and strengthen.

Insomnia:

Acupuncture can help to increase sleep quality and daytime functioning^[6]

PTSD:

Acupuncture plus usual care is superior to usual care in PTSD severity, depression, pain and physical and mental functioning^[18].
If already being treated with medication, Acupuncture plus SSRIs is greater than SSRIs alone ^[5], we are happy to work along side other health practitioners for a greater result.