Anxiety: The #1 Mental Disorder and How Taoist Chinese Medicine Can Reverse It

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives due to life-altering changes or stress level that can be difficult to cope with. Occasional anxiety is normal, but when it becomes overwhelming and uncontrollable, that is when anxiety becomes an issue.

Anxiety happens when we are overly concerned, worried, overwhelmed with fear and the unknown that can escalate to panic attacks.  It is a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. It can be experienced through our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations.

According to World Economic Forum, an estimated 275 million people suffer from anxiety disorders. That’s around 4% of the global population, with a spread of between 2.5% and 6.5% of population per country. Around 62% of those suffering from anxiety are female (170 million), compared with 105 million male sufferers.

Learning how to overcome and combat it becomes the focused challenge.

Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:

·        Nervousness and restlessness

·        Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom

·        Having an increased heart rate

·        Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)

·        Sweating

·        Trembling

·        Feeling weak or tired

·        Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry

·        Trouble sleeping

·        Gastrointestinal (GI) problems

·        Difficulty in controlling worry

·        Avoiding things that trigger anxiety

In Taoist Chinese Medicine, anxiety is not perceived as a disease as it is in western medicine. It is seen as a symptom of an imbalance in the body and organ systems. Anxiety is often an indication of too much “fire energy” in the heart & liver channels, or deficiency in kidney yin. All the organs are connected which is why it triggers anxiety.

At Fengyang Taoist Chinese Medicine, we offer a herbal formula called Pearl from Scallop Powder. The powder clears the excessive yang or fire energy in the heart & liver. It helps calm the spirit, emotions, and tonifies the yin ( matter) in your body. This formula will begin to calm the entire body so the individual can be at balance once again.

A recent case story and patient of Dr. Wu’s is of a 11 -year old boy who had ADHD and anxiety. He had a difficult time staying focused in school and his grades reflected his mindset with C’s and D’s. Dr. Wu prescribed him with the Pearl from Scallop Powder Supplement. Part of his treatment plan is to also practice Tai Chi for 10  minutes daily.

After 8 weeks of this protocol, he reported there were no more anxiety or ADHD symptoms and his grades elevated to A’s on the next report card. Soon after high school graduation, he pursued Computer Science

for his undergraduate studies and was able to focus.

To have an open mindset in exploring new ways of healing such as Taoist Chinese Medicine can alter a person’s life into a complete balance of the mind, body and spirit without any pharmaceuticals. In the case of this 11 -year old patient, following the instructions and formula of Pearl from Scallop Powder and practicing Tai Chi for 8 weeks allowed the body the time to heal and recalibrate itself with the supplementary treatments. The spiritual component of setting the right mind and emotional management are also tools to healing and completing the body’s restoration.

If you like to have a Consultation with Dr. Ming Wu, please call 860-310-5438.