Xiaoming Cheng
320 Washington Street, Brighton Center
MA 02135, Suite 300
(617)787-4001
xmcheng@bwh.harvard.edu
Chief Editor of New England Journal of TCM
License Acupuncturist MA
O.M.D/ Harvard Medical School / Osher Center of Integrative Medicine
Guest Professor of Zhejiang University of TCM
Title: Acupuncture in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Body: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that occurs when a person experiences or witnesses a scary, shocking, frightening, or dangerous event. These stressful or traumatic events often involve situations where life is threatened or serious harm occurs. Children and adults with PTSD may feel anxious or stressed even when they are not in danger.
Overview: Patient may develop PTSD after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as war, natural disaster, sexual assault, physical abuse, or a serious accident. PTSD can leave feeling stressed and scared after the danger is over. It affects life and the people around.
Signs and symptoms:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis
Acupuncture differentiation
Treatment window
TCM herb medicine treatment