Acupuncture treatment for Stress, Anxiety, Depression & Insomnia raj taskar - acupuncturist As our broadband speeds up and our phones get smarter, some matters regarding our health get overlooked — especially our mental health. Tablets and smart phones have made it more convenient to be connected, but a large number of people still feel disconnected. Fortunately, the Internet also has allowed people to explore the possibilities of trying complementary therapies such as acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine. 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. This belief is based on the interaction of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water) and having profound effects on internal organs, which are either yin or yang. Traditional Chinese medicine also recognizes the mind and body interacting as one, meaning that emotions have a physiological effect on the body. Five emotions are represented by the five elements: Water (fear) Wood (anger) Fire (happiness) Earth (worry) Metal (grief) Western medical practitioners traditionally have questioned the validity of traditional Chinese medicines such as acupuncture. More recently, acupuncture has been recognized as a legitimate treatment for some conditions and is growing in popularity. Anxiety Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses worldwide. Many people suffer some form of anxiety occasionally but others cannot manage this natural response to a stressful situation.Anxiety can trigger the following responses: physical, such as an irregular heartbeat cognitive, which can cause negative thoughts behavioral, which may include uncharacteristic aggression or restlessness emotional, such as fear. Depression It is estimated that approximately one in five people will experience clinical depression at least once in their lifetime. Although it is natural to feel sad and down at times, especially after experiencing loss, these slight effects can be managed with gradual lifestyle adjustments. Clinical depression, however, refers to a long-lasting and intense emotional, physical and cognitive state that greatly affects day-to-day life. Symptoms include: Loss of positive associations and sense of achievement (lack of interest in normally pleasurable activities) Negative thoughts (often worrying about the future) Irritability, agitation and exhaustion Changes in sleeping patterns (too much or too little) Hopelessness (feeling trapped or suicidal)