How does acupuncture help stress?

When you feel stressed out or anxious, the hormones cortisol and adrenaline are released into your bloodstream. These hormones are supposed to help you react quick under certain situations. However, when this happens over and over again (such as having a difficult finance or in bad relationships ), it can cause chronic stress that can lead to serious health problems like insomnia, heart disease, high blood pressure and more.

Acupuncture is thought to work by stimulating certain points on the body called acupoints. These points are connected to various organs and systems in the body, including the nervous system and endocrine system. When these points are stimulated, it can improve blood flow and stimulate your body’s natural healing processes. That is why lots of our patients fall asleep right after we putting the needles in.

.Acupuncture is thought to help reduce cortisol levels in people who are experiencing chronic stress and is safe, effective. It’s one of the best ways to get your body back to a balanced state by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety levels.