Depression affects 121 million people worldwide, and can be debilitating for those that experience it by provoking prolonged feelings of sadness, discouragement and hopelessness. Most people have experienced some form of depression, but when we feel physically and emotionally balanced, we can bounce back from a depressed state and move on.

            Acupuncture and Chinese herbs incorporate thousands of years of experience in treating depression. Not only can they help alleviate the signs and symptoms, they can address the root cause and underlying imbalances that contribute to the problem, safely and naturally.

            Research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders covered 207 clinical studies conducted on the effectiveness of treating depressive disorders. It found that the efficacy of acupuncture was comparable to antidepressants alone in improving clinical response and alleviating symptom severity of major depressive disorders, and the incidence of adverse reactions of acupuncture treatment was significantly lower than that of antidepressants.

            It is helpful to drink homemade, fresh-pressed cucumber, apple juice or other green juice to attain the necessary nutrients. Potassium and other minerals are very important for kidney health and to maintain chemically balanced endorphins. Ongoing acupuncture has a high success rate in completely getting rid of depression.

For more information, call Lucky Flow Acupuncture, located at 19242 Newburgh Rd., in Livonia, at 734-237-8709 or visit LuckyFlow.com.