Acupuncture: A Natural Solution to Stress

What is happening to us

When we are healthy and anxiety is short lived, we are usually able to recover from stressful situations that are relatively intact. However, if stress is prolonged or associated with other emotional or physical disorders, then it has serious consequences on our overall well-being. It affects the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers the instinctive “fight or flight” reaction when we encounter a dangerous or stressful situation. 

The consequences

This results in elevated levels of cortisol, the body’s natural stress hormone, resulting in usually high blood pressure, increased belly fat, increased blood sugar, decreased immune function and decreased cognitive performance. Over time, this can cause long-term disruptions to our physical and mental health, such as fatigue, depression, weight gain, headaches, digestive problems, sleep problems, fertility issues, etc.

When control is lost

In traditional Chinese medicine, physical and emotional imbalances are closely linked in the sense that one type of imbalance can cause or aggravate the other. Prolonged disturbing emotions such as stress and stress impede the natural flow of energy in the body, which can cause pain and illness.

For example, chronic stress often manifests itself as muscle tension and pain in the upper back and neck, which in turn lead to headaches. Pain on the other hand usually leads to even more anxiety, resulting in the perpetuation of the cycle of imbalance.

Acupuncture breaks the vicious circle

Acupuncture: A Natural Solution to Stress. Acupuncture is also a natural way to combat stress. Acupuncture combats stress by breaking this cycle of imbalance. How is it achieved? By releasing obstacles to the flow of energy and restoring physical balance in the body. This not only helps alleviate physical manifestations of stress, such as pain, digestive disorders and sleep problems, but also combats stress itself.