Depression and Holistic Health Care

Depression
Depression is a state of low mood which can affect a persons thoughts, dreams, behaviour, physical well-being and feelings. Being depressed can make a person feel sad, lonely, empty, anxious, worthless, guilty, restless, helpless, or irritable. They may lose interest in activities, such as sports, exercise, loss of appetite or overeating, sleeping, concentration problems, and may even begin to contemplate or attempt suicide.

Depression can be caused from numerous things, but one main factor is stress.

Many people are depressed due to health, bills, family, work, and all the stress that piles on top of everything else.

Taking medications, such as antidepressants can be taken into consideration or may be necessary, but do you really want to fill your system up with medicine when you can take the holistic road to recovery?

Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doesn't recognize depression as a particular illness, however, it aims to treat specific symptoms. Fine needles are inserted along various points of the body which stimulates the blood flow of energy and functionality, that is known as Qi.

To have any questions answered, please call the office to speak with our amazing acupuncturist, Dr. Richard Zhang.

Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care during a depressed state, offers relaxation and relief. Although chiropractic care may not be enough for severe depression, it can help with minor depression due to chronic pain.

Our chiropractor, Dr. Jag Sandhu, can answer questions or concerns that you have. To book a free consultation please give the office a call.

Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is one of the most oldest forms of treatment for depression, just like acupuncture and chiropractic care. Regular massage therapy provides relaxation and relief to your body, in which you will literally feel relaxed, and not feel as stressed as a person who does not turn to massage therapy as a form of health care will feel.

Many studies have shown that massage therapy can decrease in depressed moods, anxiety levels and stress hormones.



Our Registered Massage Therapists, Lisa Fershau, Brittany Rolleman, Marie Grohmueller and Abby Janzen, are qualified and highly experienced. To book a consultation or massage treatment, please give the office a call and feel free to speak to one of our highly trained registered massage therapists to answer any questions you may have.

Contact
Should you feel that you are suffering from depression and do not want to be put on any antidepressants, and you have seen a psychiatrist and have suggested to try something different, then please do give the office a call at 604-850-2511, to book an appointment and feel relaxed, and feel stress being lifted off your shoulders.

It is fundamental to take care of yourself in order to be able to take care of others. Your health is just as important as everyone else because you deserve it.