Good afternoon!

 This time of year I see many patients start to feel down or depressed.  They can usually tie it to one of the following factors:

-STRESS

-the Holidays

-SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

-Poor eating habits

-Lack of exercise

-Traumatic life events years ago around this time

 Did you know that many times Acupuncture can make a HUGE difference in the symptoms of depression?

Depression is often feelings of hopelessness, or anger you feel that you don't have a right to have, according to Louise Hays "Heal Your Body".

When I was first in practice as a Chiropractor, I had pretty severe depression being worried about starting a practice, having enough patients, and paying my bills.  I would feel like it would be just fine with me if I could crawl in a hole and never come out.  Fortunately for me, a friend of mine was wanting to refresh her Acupuncture skills!

She would come to my office about once a week and we would trade Acupuncture treatments.  We would start with testing each other's Acupuncture meridians with the Acugraph system, and then we would each get treated according to what was indicated on each of our graphs.  I would tell her what points to use in addition to help me with depression.

I had been receiving Acupuncture since I was 11 years old, but even I was amazed at the results I personally experienced with Acupuncture.  In 20 minutes, I would go from feeling like I didn't care if the world ended tomorrow, to being peaceful, relaxed, and totally ready to face the day.  It was absolutely awesome!  I could hardly believe it worked that well, and I had been around Acupuncture for A LONG TIME!

 After a series of weekly Acupuncture treatments I was feeling so much better and I felt like I could face the day and be happy again.  Of course each case is different, and many times Acupuncture is part of a multi-faceted treatment plan which includes modifications to diet, sleep, exercise, and in the most severe cases, medication may be necessary to help.

It is important to have a thorough consult with an experienced Doctor regardless of the severity of your symptoms.

 If you or someone you know may need Acupuncture, I am here to serve and make a difference.

Please call me at 816-256-3603.

 Dr. Kristine Baker