Doctor Helen He has been working over 30 years as an acupuncturist in Beijing, United Kingdom and Hong Kong. She is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner in Hong Kong.
2. Registered Acupuncturist
Acupuncture is a holistic health technique that stems from Traditional
Chinese Medicine practices in which trained practitioners stimulate
specific points on the body by inserting thin needles into the skin. It works
on the principle of stimulating points in the body to correct imbalances in
the flow of energy (Qi) through channels known as meridians.
Doctor Helen He is a Registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine
Practitioner has been working over 30 years as an acupuncturist in Beijing,
United Kingdom and Hong Kong. She is a registered Acupuncturist and
Chinese medicine practitioner in Hong Kong. She is a recognized
acupuncture provider for some major insurance companies.
3. Registered Acupuncturist
Depression is a common mental disorder
wherein patients experience prolonged
melancholy. In serious cases, depression might
lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors,
flattening of emotions, weakening willpower
and physical pathologies. Globally, depression is
responsible for a serious impact on patients’
work performance and quality of lives. Hence,
finding the most effective treatment has
become a matter of utmost urgency to medical
researchers around the world.
Acupuncture for Depression
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Depression is considered to be a problem with circulating Qi around your body,
according to traditional Chinese beliefs. The main organ responsible for
circulating Qi is recognized as the liver with the heart and spleen playing
supporting roles. The most common acupuncture treatment used to increase the
flow of Qi is known as The Four Gates. This involves stimulating source points on
both hands between the thumb and index finger and both feet between the big
toe and second toe. Acupuncture for Depression reduces excess stress all
contribute to a strong immune system to maintain optimal health.
5. Registered Acupuncturist
Role of Acupuncture in the Treatment of
Depression
A growing number of people are seeking alternatives to
antidepressant medications, and new research suggests that
acupuncture could be a promising option.
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Depression causes symptoms such as low mood, loss of interest in
enjoyable activities, anxiety, irritability low self-esteem, disturbed
sleep or appetite, weight change, tiredness, lack of motivation,
concentration or libido, physical pain, and suicidal thoughts.
Depression is likely to result from a combination of genetic,
biochemical, environmental, and psychological factors. It may be
triggered by stressful events, such as bereavement, illness,
relationship problems or financial difficulties.
Acupuncture for depression has been carried out in China with
Western drugs as comparators.Acupuncture can be safely
combined with conventional medical treatments such as anti-
depressants, helping to reduce their side effects and enhance
their beneficial effects.
7. Registered Acupuncturist
Acupuncture has an ancient and well documented history for the
treatment of mental illness. The study focuses on a scientific comparison
between drug therapy and acupuncture therapy. It is a kind of technique
which stimulates some points on the body, like inserting needles into our
skin. It is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been a component of the
health care system of China which can be traced back at least 2,500 years.
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A healthy balanced diet, good sleep pattern and reducing excess
stress all contribute to a strong immune system to maintain optimal
health. Acupuncture offers new hope in treating depression, stress
and anxiety.
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Contact Details
Doctor Helen He
Registered Acupuncturist &
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
9th Floor, 1 Duddell Street,
Central, Hong Kong SAR
Phone : +852-2537 6898
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