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Acupuncture for Stress Relief

Acupuncture for Stress Relief

In an ever-changing world, people are looking for ways to handle depression, anxiety, and stress. While there are new ways to deal with some of the everyday stresses that a person might have, many people are turning to older areas of medicine. Acupuncture for stress relief is one of the treatments people are using to help deal with these types of ailments.

Acupuncture for Stress Relief

The practice of acupuncture has been around for many centuries and comes from the Chinese culture. Acupuncture has been used as a treatment for stress as well as many other health ailments. Chinese believe that the negative energy that resides in a person’s body is the root cause of the stress they are feeling. The Chinese believe that by inserting needles into different areas of the body, the negative energy is released and any roadblocks that might obstruct positive energy will become unclogged.

Modern Science and Acupuncture

When it comes to acupuncture, the release of negative energy is an ancient way of believing. There is modern science that shows that acupuncture works to relieve anxiety and stress. However, not by the release of negative energy, but rather by releasing endorphins in the brain. Additionally, if a person believes that acupuncture will help, it can cause them to feel less stressed and more relaxed.

As mentioned, acupuncture releases happy endorphins. These endorphins can provide a person some relief from the stress and anxiety they might have. Additionally, acupuncture can also help treat chronic pain disorders that might be causing stress. This includes osteoporosis, neck pain, back problems, headaches, or migraines. Studies show that acupuncture can improve and also prevent some of these issues from occurring regularly.

It is important to note that how much the patient believes that the method is going to work will highly contribute to how successful treatment is. This means that if a person goes into an acupuncture treatment session with the belief that it is going to work, it is more likely to be successful than someone who goes into the treatment with skepticism.

Relaxation

The entire process of acupuncture is very relaxing. During an acupuncture session, you will lie on a table while the acupuncturist inserts thin needles into various pressure points. Once this is completed, you will lie on the table with calm music playing and essential oils in the air. Typically, you will stay in this position for about half an hour. Deep breathing exercises during this time can help calm your body and help you relax even more.

Physical Therapy for the Brain

When it comes to acupuncture, one way to think about it is as physical therapy for your brain. As the needles are strategically placed, endorphins will be released into the body and brain. Stress hormones will be alleviated as you experience happy and euphoric emotions. This can help you remain calm and feel more satisfied as opposed to feeling drained.

Regular sessions of acupuncture are recommended as this helps train your brain to release these endorphins more regularly. This results in you being able to feel calmer and less stressed. After a number of treatment sessions, you will feel calm and less stressed even when you are not in an acupuncture session.

Self Care

When it comes to managing stress, self-care is one of the most important things that you can do. Taking the time to make and keep acupuncture appointments is a great form of self-care, even if it does not seem like much. Setting regular sessions will make you set some time aside for yourself on a regular basis. It is important to remember that you need to take a moment to slow down and reflect on yourself.

An acupuncture session will provide you with quiet time. You do not have to stress or worry about anything else going on in your life during your appointment. This can be extremely beneficial to your mental health. Your acupuncturist will provide you with a place where you can feel safe and fully relax.

Higher Energy

In addition to providing stress relief, acupuncture can also help improve your overall energy. If you are feeling down and do not have much energy, your acupuncturist will be able to target certain pressure points to help release energy during your session. This can improve your overall mood and make you feel generally better.

When it comes down to it, if you are feeling a lot of stress and anxiety and simply cannot find a way to relax or you are in pain and not getting any relief from medication or other methods, acupuncture might just be worth a try. Make sure to choose an acupuncturist that has good credentials and you might just be surprised by the effects this type of treatment can have on your ailments.

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Our mission is to support the health and well-being of our patients by offering individualized, comprehensive holistic care including acupuncture, herbal recommendations, customized nutritional counseling, allergy elimination (NAET), whole food supplements, lifestyle suggestions, moxibustion, and cupping, as well as helping couples get pregnant and STAY pregnant by supporting all the paths to conception.

About Farrah Hamraie

Farrah Hamraie, L.Ac, MOM, Dipl.OM (NCCAOM), is licensed and board-certified in Acupuncture and Herbal medicine in the State of Texas with a Masters of Oriental Medicine from the Dallas College of Oriental Medicine. She is also a Diplomat of NCCAOM (the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), a Board Certified Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, and a member of the American Association of Oriental Medicine.