Can acupuncture help me with stress?
The short answer is yes, acupuncture can reduce and possibly eliminate the physical manifestations of stress. Newsweek reported back in 2004 that some 60 - 90% of all doctors visits were stress related. Unbelievable!! Some symptoms may be: headache, muscle tension, acid reflux, ulcers, irritable bowel, heart palpitations, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety and depression.
The treatment for stress reduction and it's unpleasant side effects is simple from a Chinese medical perspective. By restoring a proper flow of qi (the body's life force), the physical body will heal and the mind will flourish allowing the him/her the think clearly and calmly again. Not to mention, just getting still for the 20-minute session can do wonders in the short-term.
This is definitely a team effort though. Some patients are surprised when I ask for their participation outside of the office. I recommend, in addition to acupuncture, breathing exercises, physical activity and maybe some dietary changes. I find over and over that when the patient follows protocol in and outside of the office, we can make lasting changes in his/her body and soul.
Thank you for reading.
Tamara ZumMallen
Acupuncture is something I've looked into a lot more over recent months for controlling stress, and I can also report good results with it. I would urge those struggling with stress to at least give it a shot no matter what your preconceived ideas may be.
Good article.
Tristan
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