a good reason such as a setback at work or the
death of a loved one. Most people cope with
such feelings, and over time, shake off the
sadness. In contrast, clinical depression appears
without an apparent reason and increasingly
interferes with a person’s ability to function.

    Asian medicine can help improve the quality of
    life through inner balancing. Enjoyment of life is
    enhanced when the spiritual and physical
    health are in tune.
Patients show significant improvement after 3 weeks of treatment.
Total treatment is up to 2 to 3 months and the improvement is stable thereafter.
Major depressive episode, in which symptoms have
no identifiable cause and prevent the person from
performing normal daily activities. The episode may
be isolated or recurrent.
    J.P.
    BEFORE:
    I came in with symptoms of depression, neck pain, back
    pain, and just a general sense of “imbalance” with all areas
    in my life; professionally, personally, mentally, and
    spiritually.
    Prior to my first visit, I had been on anti-depressants on and
    off for 8 years, and I have never felt they were completely
    effective, rather just put a “bandaid” on my mental well-being.

    AFTER:
    After a month of acupuncture treatment, my depression has
    subsided and my general sense of well-being has
    dramatically improved. Further, I completely feel better
    (mentally) without the need for anti-depressants! My neck
    pain has improved much as well. The “holistic” approach of
    acupuncture has affected all other areas of my life, and I feel
    more balanced, focused, and calm!
anxiety. I had been on the medication for over a year and did
not want to continue taking it for the rest of my life. With the
supervision of my regular doctor therapist, I stopped and they
recommended I try alternative therapies so I did not fall back
into my anxious state. The first few weeks off medication
were little hard, but as soon as I started acupuncture I began
to feel better.

    Now after only several weeks coming to see Dr. Lee I feel
    better than I have in a long time, even better than when I
    was taking medication. I have noticed that even things that I
    did not specifically notice or complain about have gone
    away.

    I definitely have a sense of total well being after having gone
    through a few treatments.

    Cindy D.
    My trip to Dr. Lee's office was prompted by a long-
    term case of anxiety, which was causing bouts of
    the anxiety for about two years, both therapy and
    anti-depressants had been tried with little effect.

    The treatment Dr. Lee proposed involved
    acupuncture, herbs, and diet. The acupuncture had
    a very swift positive effect; I noticed a great
    improvement the day after a treatment. Over the
    next few days the anxiety would slowly return, only to
    be relieved after the next treatment.
    The first few weeks included acupuncture twice a
    week. After this, I wen to a once a week treatment.
    Soon I will be going to a biweekly schedule.

    I have experienced great results from Dr. Lee's
    acupuncture/herb regimen. The anxiety is almost
    completely gone. My sleep is very good. The
    treatment is very effective and painless. I am very
    happy with the results.

    I am especially pleased with the careful attention Dr.
    Lee pays to his patient. It was great to feel that
    someone was actually taking the time to listen and
    think about your health.

    Getting night after night of good sleep is restoring
    my energy. I once again feel good about life.

    A.S.

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