Seasonal affective disorder or circadian rhythm changes and acupuncture

As autumn approaches, the shift toward shorter days can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), causing social withdrawal, deep apathy, and a heavy sadness where you no longer look forward to things. This environmental shift disrupts your body's internal clock, bringing on insomnia, draining your energy, and interrupting your emotional regulation.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) links the fall season to the Lung organ system, which governs grief and is known as "the delicate organ" because it is easily injured by dry autumn air. To combat this, acupuncturists target specific points along the arm's Lung Meridian, such as Lung 7 (Lieque)to release trapped emotional grief and Lung 9 (Taiyuan) to strengthen weak Lung energy and support deep, restorative sleep.

Acupuncture offers a proactive solution to reset your circadian rhythms and stabilize your nervous system before winter blues set in. For the best results, start treatments ahead of the fall season in late September, right as daylight hours begin to decrease. Booking your sessions before daylight saving time ends in October or November creates a preventive shield. Activating these powerful arm points regulates your natural sleep-wake cycles, lifts the heavy emotional fog of autumn, and helps your body smoothly adapt to the darkness. If you feel you can use a little help with managing insomnia and seasonal affective mood changes, we’re here to help.

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