Emotional health is one aspect of mental health and is a crucial part of your overall well-being. It is your ability to manage emotions and adapt to life’s changes.
Mental health conditions can be diagnosed as eating disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc. Given the massive increase in mental health diagnoses lately, we should be asking ourselves…
What is causing the increase in mental health issues? And how can these disorders be prevented?
Key Points on Emotional and Mental Health
- Emotional health, as a vital part of mental well-being, involves managing emotions and adapting to life’s changes and is crucial for overall health.
- Rising mental health diagnoses and their causes: There has been a significant increase in conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, prompting investigations into causes and prevention.
- Holistic approaches to mental health treatment: Experts suggest therapies such as Thought Field Therapy, Chinese Medicine, and homeopathy to improve emotional health naturally.
- Chinese Medicine’s role in emotional regulation: Acupuncture, herbal remedies, and organ-based therapies can balance emotions such as sadness, anger, fear, and joy.
- Benefits of homeopathic remedies for emotional wellness: Homeopathy offers gentle, side-effect-free treatments tailored to issues like trauma, grief, and anxiety, suitable for all ages.
We interviewed three of our holistic practitioners at Natural Medicine and Detox to get their professional perspectives and offer suggestions to empower (facilitate, positive steps) towards healthy emotional health. This information is vital if you or a loved one is suffering from any of these mental health conditions.
A Psychotherapist’s Point of View (POV)
Mary Ann Doyle is a Thought-Field Therapist. Thought Field Therapy™ (TFT) is an energy-based form of psychotherapy designed to reduce symptoms of psychological distress by manipulating how energy flows in the body. TFT is based on the premise that a body consists of energy fields and that imbalances in this system cause physical and emotional issues. TFT can have rapid and lasting results in the treatment of various psychological conditions, including anxiety, trauma, phobias, depression, and addiction.
Mary Ann expressed…
“As I reflected on this, I realized that first, we all need to set our intention that we want to feel better, we don’t want to continue to repeat a problematic cycle of behavior that gets us nowhere. And what I’ve discovered over the years is that often in treating a trauma, it leads back to childhood experiences that cause triggers, flashbacks, nightmares, and a dysfunctional pattern of living, to cope with what you lived through as a child.”
Thought field therapy allows you to heal from those traumatic events. But you must decide and recognize what that pattern is, and what you want to do about it. You can get relief, and you can unlock those triggers, so they no longer affect your daily living and increase your wellbeing, your ability to sleep, and your relationships with others. Because as you heal, you find strength and happiness within yourself.”
I’ve worked with children and adults for over 25 years. Many of the adults I’ve worked with have manifested physical disease. And really, when you think about that word, it’s Dis Ease, not at ease within yourself, your body, or your mental state. Anomalies that happen in the body are connected to unhappiness, to feelings of despair, to a constant state of anxiety, and so on. Mental health goes hand in hand with medical conditions you might be working with. Thought field therapy allows you to heal from the trauma that is often built up over the years and creates physical wellness.”
Mary Ann Doyle, Thought-Field Therapist
Emotional Wellness with Mary Ann Doyle
Does Chinese Medicine help with Mental Health Conditions?
Acupuncturist David Garcia feels that Chinese Medicine is part of the comprehensive approach to emotional and mental health.
“In Chinese medicine, we use all parts of the body as one, and of course, the emotions are in there too. There definitely is an interaction between body, mind, and spirit. Through acupuncture or herbal remedies, we can help balance a lot of different emotions so we can better control them.
“Emotions are natural, and they serve a purpose, but when they get out of hand, is when they become a problem. Finding natural ways to help control them gives you a little bit of an edge so that you’re able to get through difficult times.
“Acudetox, which is acupuncture in the ears, is known for its calming effects and works immediately. When we are out of fight-or-flight response, it helps a person to make better decisions.” Chinese Herbal Medicine can also be very effective for emotional health because they work with/on the organs. Emotions are associated with different organ systems according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
- Sadness and Grief (Lung)
- Anger (Liver)
- Fear (Kidney)
- Joy (Heart)
- Worry (Spleen)
“In Chinese medicine, the heart is in control of joy. When we don’t have joy in our lives, it allows all the other emotions and bad situations to take a bigger grip on us. So being able to give herbs that can stimulate and help the heart in terms of energetically to flow better, it can help us have more joy.” There are herbs that benefit the liver system, and the liver has a lot to do with frustration and anger.
A lot of times, when the Liver system gets out of hand, that energetic imbalance disrupts other systems in the body, such as the spleen. I mean, when we’re angry all the time, it takes away our joy, it creates confrontation, which makes it accelerate more, and throws off the energetic harmony of the body. Many herbs can help a person find good emotional health.”
Acupuncturist David Garcia at Natural Medicine & Detox, Phoenix, AZ
Watch: Chinese Medicine & Emotional Wellness with David Garcia
What about Homeopathic Remedies for Mental Wellness?
Classically trained homeopath, Suesan Johnson. She uses this gentle, non-invasive form of natural medicine to relieve symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Homeopathy is appropriate for all ages, easily administered, and has no harmful side effects. We asked Suesan to give some examples of how homeopathy works on emotional health.
“I would like to start by saying, being nervous and uncomfortable and having some anxieties is normal, normal stress of life, whether it’s a job interview or getting ready for an upcoming vacation, all those things can cause some anxiousness, or nervousness, and normal within a certain range. However, if those emotions interfere with your daily life, such as not wanting to drive because there’s too much traffic and you get nervous driving, or not wanting to see people because you may have a phobia of going out, these are some examples of when a homeopathic consultation could be helpful.
- Aconite is used for a traumatic experience that happened very suddenly, say, like a car accident that you’re not able to overcome.
- Ignatia is used for people who have lost someone in their life or experienced some great grief.
- Arnica is used for trauma, physical, mental, and emotional, such as from an accident.
Homeopathy and Emotional Mental Health
To Summarize…
In conclusion, homeopathy, psychotherapy, and acupuncture are safe options to help with symptoms associated with mild emotional distress. If you or a loved one suffers from any of the above-mentioned mental health disorders, call us NOW to schedule an appointment with one of our practitioners for a diagnosis. Since each patient is different, and we practice integrative medicine, we may recommend several treatments with our practitioners.
Call for an appointment today:
(602)307-0888
Frequently Asked Questions on Emotional and Mental Health
What is emotional health, and why is it important for overall well-being?
Emotional health is the ability to manage emotions and adapt to life’s changes, making it a vital part of mental health and overall well-being.
Why are mental health issues increasing, and what can be done to prevent them?
Mental health issues are rising due to various factors, and holistic therapies like Thought Field Therapy, Chinese Medicine, and homeopathy can help prevent and improve emotional health.
How does Thought Field Therapy help with emotional trauma and mental health issues?
Thought Field Therapy works by manipulating energy flow within the body to reduce symptoms of psychological distress such as anxiety, trauma, and depression, often providing rapid and lasting relief.
In what ways can Chinese Medicine assist in emotional regulation and mental health?
Chinese Medicine, through acupuncture and herbal remedies, helps balance emotions linked to specific organs, like the liver for anger and the heart for joy, promoting emotional stability.
What role do homeopathic remedies play in emotional wellness, and are they suitable for everyone?
Homeopathic remedies are gentle, non-invasive treatments that can help with emotional issues like trauma and anxiety, and are suitable for people of all ages with no harmful side effects.
Call for an appointment today:
(602)307-0888
