Posted by Noa on September 11, 1999, at 17:59:12
In reply to Re: acupuncture, chinese meds. & depression ? - PS, posted by dj on September 11, 1999, at 11:18:11
At one point in my life, coincidentally the only period of my adulthood when I went for a few years without a major depressive episode (although I still struggled with dysthymia), I used to have Regular massage therapy sessions. It was great. She used a combo of Swedish and Shiatsu methods. I have thought from time to time about going back (I am in a different locale now, so I'd have to find a new massage therapist) but haven't gotten around to it. It is an investment financially, on top of medication and psychotherapy, etc., but I think it is worth it. I once consulted an acupuncturist, but was overwhelmed with the first session, because she immediately diagnosed me as allergic to almost everything I like. Not that she is entirely wrong. I have started noticing reactions to certain things (wheat, dairy), and now take that into consideration in terms of the time of day I eat them (never at night--causes congestion). Now the news is full of the WHO statement, which comes out of one small study of about 30 people. I am sure it does help, but does anyone know if it is something you have to maintain long term like meds and psychotherapy have been for me? Also, at this point, I am making med changes and if I start acupuncture at the same time, how will I know which helped? A relative of mine had cancer and after chemo, he started a macrobiotic diet , very strict, very time consuming. He also started a long term maintenance on interferon. He has been cancer free for a long time. Obviously he aint gonna mess with anything, but does he know which helped him? Any thoughts?
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