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\"\"<\/a>Acupuncture <\/strong>and <\/strong>Seasonal <\/strong>Affective <\/strong>Disorder<\/strong> Symptoms<\/strong><\/span>
\nAcupuncture is known to be one of the cures to combat symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.\u00a0 SAD affects millions of Americans a year and can turn a once productive person to a tired and depressed individual.\u00a0 Although, <\/strong>SAD <\/strong>has various <\/strong>symptoms, <\/strong>probably the <\/strong>most <\/strong>common <\/strong>is <\/strong>depression. <\/strong>And, acupuncture has been shown to work great when treating symptoms of depression.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER?<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) is related to the change in seasons and tends to begin and end around the same time each year for those affected by it. SAD is a type of depression and should be taken seriously.<\/p>\n

WHAT THE STUDIES HAVE TO SAY<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nA study published by the National Institute of Health looked at the management options for treating depression. Depression is one of the most prevalent symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. This study was conducted by the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments.
\nThey looked at multiple complementary and alternative methods for treating depression, including light therapy, acupuncture, exercise, yoga and natural health supplements like Omega 3 fatty acids and St. John\u2019s Wort. The study concluded acupuncture is most commonly used as a third line of treatment for those seeking alternative methods to deal with depression, despite the fact it tends to be very effective.
\nResearchers recognize acupuncture <\/strong>does <\/strong>provide <\/strong>benefits to <\/strong>treating <\/strong>depression<\/strong>, but more work must be done to truly realize the full capacity of those benefits.<\/p>\n

ACUPUNCTURE FOR SAD<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nClearing the meridians or pathways of energy in the body can be beneficial in the alleviation of symptoms of SAD.\u00a0 Here are some calming acupuncture points.<\/p>\n