National Institute of Mental Health statistics:

 

Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder,

generalized anxiety disorder, and phobias (social phobia, agoraphobia, and specific phobia).
 

* Approximately 40 million American adults ages 18 and older, or about 18.1 percent of people in this age

group in a given year, have an anxiety disorder.

 

Common Causes of Anxiety:

Hyperthyroidism

Depression

Neurosis

Menopausal syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome

Stress

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Withdrawal from benzodiazepines, alcohol, and other drugs

Amphetamines

Prednisone

Caffeine

 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we say anxiety is most frequently associated with disorders of the Heart

and instability of the Shen (or Spirit). The Shen is easily disturbed by Heat and easily unbalanced if our

Heart qi, yin, or Blood are weak. Acupuncture is extremely good for calming the shen, and the repeated

application of needles on a weekly basis ensures the continued momentum of treatment. People often notice

dramatic change in as little as 1-6 treatments.  Chinese herbs and dietary therapy are powerful ways to

replenishing your yin and Blood. Yin and Blood provide a secure anchor for the shen.  When used in

combination, acupuncture and herbs are effective at easing the withdrawal effects of conventional

medications, and at the same time dealing with the problems that gave rise to your symptoms in the first

place. The correct practice of Soft/Natural Qigong is another extremely beneficial way of combating anxiety.

As little as 5-20 minutes a day for 3 months can often times eliminate not only the symptoms of anxiety but

the roots of its manifestation. Using all THREE of these POWERFUL TOOLS in combination is an almost

unstoppable way to a Life of Health and Happiness!