Acupuncture Is the Best Option for Anxiety

Why I Believe Acupuncture Is the Best Option for Anxiety
By Dr. Bishal Shrestha, Senior Acupuncturist & Pain Management Specialist
Founder, Safal Hospital, Gwarko

After treating thousands of patients over the past 12 years at Safal Hospital, I can say this with full confidence: Acupuncture is one of the best and most effective treatments for anxiety, especially when it shows up with physical symptoms what we often refer to as psychosomatic disorders.

In all these years of practice, I’ve seen a clear trend  more women are affected by anxiety, and many of them suffer silently. They come to us with sleepless nights,palpitation.lethargic.fear, tightness in the chest, fatigue, digestive problems, and constant restlessness. And here’s the truth: most of them come to acupuncture only after trying everything else.

They’ve taken medications. They’ve gone through therapy. Some have been on sleeping pills or antidepressants for years. But when those approaches don’t bring real relief, they turn to acupuncture  often as their last hope. And time and again, it works.

As an Acupuncturist, I’ve seen people walk into Safal Hospital completely exhausted  physically and emotionally. But something begins to shift with acupuncture. Slowly, naturally, gently. Their breathing softens. Sleep improves. The mental fog lifts. The body relaxes.

In Chinese medicine, we believe the mind and body are connected. When the mind is in distress, the body shows it  and when the body is brought back into balance, the mind heals. Acupuncture does exactly that.

Modern research also supports this. Acupuncture lowers stress hormones like cortisol, boosts serotonin and dopamine, calms the overactive nervous system, and helps the body shift into healing mode.

For psychosomatic issues like anxiety with headaches, IBS, chronic tension, and fatigue, acupuncture treats both the mind and the body  safely and without side effects.

At Safal Hospital, we combine acupuncture with Shirodhara, and counseling as needed. But over 12 years, I’ve seen again and again that acupuncture becomes the turning point  especially when nothing else has worked.After acupuncture treatment, I often see smiles and new hope in my patients. Many regain confidence and return to work, feeling healthier and more balanced ready to embrace life again.

So if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of living with anxiety, don’t give up. There’s a path to healing that’s natural, powerful, and proven.  I confidently say acupuncture is a miracle treatment. My 12 years of experience treating anxiety and psychosomatic issues has shown me its power to heal when nothing else works.