Glad 2010 is finally here? Me too. If you're like most people I've spoken to, you're tired of worrying about the economy and are ready to get on with your life (personally and financially).

If you've been waiting to address a nagging health complaint, now is the time to do that too. My job is to help you to be as healthy as you can be. This will enable you to be productive and successful in business and gives you the reserves to manage the household and spend time with you family. I wish you much success and happiness in 2010. I look forward to seeing you soon.

-Ted

I know that depression affects many people during the winter, but there are effective treatments for it. The NIH has approved acupuncture for depression, and here's a simplified Traditional Chinese Medicine explanation as to why it works: acupuncture allows the body to move stagnant qi (chee) that puts it out of balance. I usually tell patients the Western perspective too: acupuncture produces endorphins and improves circulation to body as a whole. Acupuncture also works to support brain chemistry. I like to think of it as the safer, gentler alternative, and studies have shown a 70% success rate for treating mild depression. If you'd like to explore options for depression treatment, I'm here to help. Contact Peninsula Acupuncture to see why acupuncture might be right for you.

While everyone's body is different, St John's Wort has been shown to offer natural anti-depressant effects for many people. As with all anti-depressants, it should be used cautiously and monitored slowly, but St. John's Wort has proven effective enough to be commonly prescribed in some countries for milder forms of depression. It's side effects are generally much milder than most prescription anti-depressants.

St. John's Wort also offers a number of other benefits which could touch on mood issues, including relief of tension headaches, anxiety treatment, and sleep disorders. Not sure if St. John's Wort could help you? Contact me at Peninsula Acupuncture, I'd be happy to discuss the pros and cons of St. John's Wort with you.