How Can I Benefit from Acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been recognized as a key component in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries, and is a safe alternative method for treating a variety of conditions. Acupuncture works by placing thin needles into specific points throughout the body that initiate a healing response. These responses are triggered by activating neurotransmitters in the brain that can encourage calming the nervous system, promote pain relieving analgesic effects, regulate hormone and cortisol levels, and help fight infections. The goal with acupuncture is to provide balance between Yin and Yang properties in the body, and to improve the flow of blood and qi (also known as “vital energy” that our body needs for optimal performance).
Because acupuncture involves balancing the mind, body, and spirit as a whole, it is possible that a patient may see results in multiple avenues of their health, not just the chief complaint being treated. Here are some examples of the many benefits you may endure with acupuncture and integrative medicine:
Sleep improvement
Acupuncture is highly successful with treating insomnia and other irregular sleep patterns. Specific points can help calm the nervous system and release sedative properties, allowing the body’s internal clock to reset and enter a state of relaxation.
Stress management
Stress is almost an inevitable part of life; some things happen unexpectedly and others stressors may be unavoidable. Acupuncture has been commonly sought after for reducing stress, relieving anxiety, balancing the mood, and promoting better quality of life. Specific neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine are activated to support the autonomic and central nervous systems to bring balance to the mental and physical body.
Pain and muscle tension relief
One of the most common reasons people initially seek out acupuncture is for pain. By removing stagnation and encouraging proper blood and qi flow, acupuncture can help reduce muscle tension and stiffness, relieve inflammation, improve athletic performance, and speed up injury recovery.
Natural immunity booster
Let’s face it – it’s hard to escape the year-round Texas allergies. Whether you frequent allergy-related symptoms like itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, headaches or other common cold symptoms, acupuncture can be a great addition to your self-care routine. The placement of the needles can stimulate the body’s immune response to increase white blood cells, red blood cells, and T-cell counts, improving resistance to infections.
Digestion relief
If you experience digestive conditions like constipation, diarrhea, nausea, acid reflux, or irritable bowel syndrome, you may benefit from acupuncture and integrative therapy. Treatment can help relieve pain and inflammation associated with IBS and colitis, promote healthy regular bowel movements, and clear out residual pathogens that slow down the digestive tract.
Hormone balance
Balancing hormones is crucial when it comes to treating fertility, menstrual disorders, and other reproductive/gynecological conditions, and acupuncture has increasingly shown to be beneficial when it comes to hormone regulation. Conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweating and unexplained weight gain, or irregular/painful menstruation can all be supported with regular acupuncture treatments.
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