The main objective of acupuncture and Oriental medicine is to balance the body, mind, and spirit. Emotional illnesses, including depression, which are caused by chemical or spiritual imbalances, respond particularly well to the balancing and restorative effects of Japanese acupuncture, chemical herbal formulas, nutritional counseling, and regular exercise. A series of 24 treatments (twice weekly for three months) will usually treat most emotional problems. Patients suffering from long-term, chronic depression or severe emotional distress may require a more extensive treatment course in order to realize substantial improvement.
