Alzheimer's Disease and Acupuncture
Discover how Acupuncture can support memory function and alleviate anxiety for individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease. Our holistic approach aims to enhance cognitive abilities and overall quality of life.
Alzheimer's Disease
Signs & symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease:
1-Forgetfulness Difficulty remembering recent events, activities, or names of familiar people or things, simple math becomes hard to solve.
2-Speaking, understanding, reading or writing problems.
3-Anxiety or aggression wandering away from home.
Complete medical history, blood tests and brain scans will help rule out Thyroid problems, drug reaction, depression, brain tumors, and Blood vessel disease in brain that manifest like the Alzheimer's disease.
How do Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine treat Alzheimer's Disease?
Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and most forms of dementia, such as memory loss are associated with Kidneys and Heart according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Acupuncture​ and Chinese herbal medicine can improve Kidney and Heart and the memory function. Usually Alzheimer's patients have other symptoms like digestive issues, which can all be holistically addressed with a herbal decoction. Scalp and auricular acupuncture can also play a very important role in improving patients' memory.
The most important thing is to address the disease and start the treatment in it's early stages, before it becomes impossible for the patient to follow an acupuncture or herbal regimen​.
Memory Enhancement
Acupuncture has been shown to stimulate the brain and increase blood flow, which can improve memory retention and cognitive function in individuals with Alzheimer's Disease. By targeting specific acupoints, this ancient healing practice may help boost brain function and slow down memory loss.
Anxiety Reduction
Many individuals with Alzheimer's Disease experience heightened levels of anxiety and stress. Acupuncture offers a natural and non-invasive way to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety symptoms. By balancing the body's energy flow, acupuncture can help calm the mind and improve emotional well-being.
Day-to-Day Functioning
In addition to memory and anxiety management, acupuncture can also support day-to-day functioning for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease. By addressing underlying imbalances in the body, acupuncture may improve overall energy levels, sleep quality, and physical mobility, enhancing quality of life for those affected by this condition.
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