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Acupuncture post traumatic stress disorder

Though it has gone under many different names, posttraumatic stress disorder was first documented after the American Civil War, when it was called Da Costa’s Syndrome.  Then the British coined the  term ‘shell shock’ during World War I, and since then it has been known as ‘battle fatigue’ and ‘operational exhaustion’; currently it’s PTSD.

The condition [...]

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How to use acupuncture to relieve stress

How to use acupuncture to relieve stress

We live our lives today at such a hectic pace that it is no wonder so many of us feel stressed out. Managing these stress levels is a vital part of living a full and satisfying life, and there are many different ways in which you can do [...]

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Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder and acupuncture

Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder and acupuncture

Aftermath of Traumatic events may lead to individuals being diagnosed with Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder. PTSD may be initiated by several factors including violence, accidents and natural disasters.

Currently some in the military are being treated for PTSD and studies carried out in mid-2010, revealed around 18% of veterans who served against Afghan and [...]

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