Stress can pose significant risks to your health. Everyone experiences stress, but some individuals face more of it, and, regrettably, some struggle to manage it effectively. This post will explore how acupuncture can be beneficial. If stress is not managed, it can lead to a decline in our immune system's performance, and this decline worsens over time.
Stress has many adverse effects on the body, which may lead to:
Depression
Anxiety
Cardiovascular disease
Obesity
Sexual dysfunction
Skin problems
Hair loss
Gastrointestinal problems
Allergies
You might believe, "If I lower my stress, I'll be okay." Yet, research indicates that traumatic experiences can linger and impact our immune system even after the stressor has passed. The most effective way to boost immune function is by establishing a lifestyle that minimizes stress, whether from temporary or persistent sources. How can we achieve this? In addition to relaxing, exercising, and engaging in other healthy activities, acupuncture significantly helps in alleviating harmful stress.
How Can Acupuncture Reduce Stress?
Not only is acupuncture a safe, drug-free, and natural method to reducing unwanted stress in our lives, here are several more reasons acupuncture helps reduce stress:
It helps create balance to our nervous system.
It regulates your emotions.
It reduces pain in our bodies that contribute to our stress.
It boosts your energy and mood.
It improves sleep so that you are less agitated and stressed out from being overtired.
It helps stimulate the release of endorphins and oxytocin. These are your “happy” hormones.
It is relaxing! This is especially true at our office. We have created a spa- like environment with relaxing music, and biomat therapy, all meant to aid in reducing stress, and help our patients get the most out of their acupuncture treatments.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Acupuncture can help with many health issues that contribute to our stress. Call the office today, 321-972-2940, to schedule your health evaluation, and find out what the best customized acupuncture treatment plan is best for you.