Classified as alternative medicine, acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing tradition used to treat various kinds of diseases, illnesses, stress, and pain. It has been used for tens of hundreds of years to help relax the body, boost blood flow, and promote well being and good health. Acupuncture is quite effective in relieving stress and this has helped a lot of people cope with the pressures of life. Chores, tasks, relationships, jobs, and finances oftentimes can cause too much stress in people that there needs to be some way to alleviate this condition to enable a person to live a healthy and happy life.
A lot of people are wary of having their body pricked with needles. This fear denies them the benefits that acupuncture can provide to their mind, body and spirit. However, under the hands of a qualified and skilled acupuncturist, the needles do not cause any pain, although one can expect some numbing or tingling sensations when the acupuncture needles are inserted into the body. There are over 2000 acupuncture points scattered throughout the body and the points selected for treatment will depend on the condition that needs to be treated. For stress, acupuncture points that can help relax the muscles and relieve pain and stress are selected. Each person has a unique constitution. This is one of the reasons why acupuncture treatment is different for each patient even if they all suffer from a similar condition.
A lot of women use acupuncture treatment for treatment of fertility issues. Pressure, anxiety and stress levels to attain pregnancy can take a toll on couples.
Acupuncture is not only used to help a woman conceive, it can also be used to relieve and treat back pain and injuries which are sometimes also caused by stress. Acupuncture treatment will target the points that will help enhance blood circulation to the affected area and help relieve pain.
Acupuncture does not only heal physical conditions, it can be used to address psychological conditions, as well. The mind can attain calmness and the body can be at ease feels after a round of acupuncture therapy. Stress can cause visible symptoms, and it is important to identify what these symptoms are. Individuals suffering from severe stress are prone to make bad decisions and these cause them to be depressed, lonely, have mood swings, and/or suffer from memory loss. They also begin to eat foods that are poor in nutrition that can cause pain and make their body weak.
They start to get sick because of a weak immune system caused by poor food choices, unhealthy living, and never-ending worrying. Some individuals under severe stress may acquire nasty habits such as heavy cigarette smoking, abusing drugs or alcoholism.
There is such a thing as good stress that helps people complete difficult tasks by staying on their toes. Bad stress, however, tends to cause psychological and physical harm. If bad stress is too much, the person needs to see a doctor as soon as possible as the stress can cause equally severe physical or psychological conditions.
Most of the time, the road to depression begins with stress. If a person so desires, stress can be easily removed or lowered by getting acupuncture or by performing stress reduction activities. Deep breathing exercises or yoga are some of the effective ways to banish stress. Of course, eating a good diet can help build a strong immune system that can help your mind better handle the pressures of everyday life.
People get frustrated over family, relationships, work, and school. It is important to stay calm. Acupuncture is a great way to maintain calmness during times of extreme tribulations.
Some of the harmful effects that bad stress can wreak on the mind and body include nervous breakdowns, heart disease and high blood pressure. The way the person handles stress is important as it can determine the direction his health and his health goes. People who are poor in handling stress often end up depressed and become sick too often. Acupuncture is an excellent way to get over stress as it helps bring the mind to a sedated and calm state and helps soften the tight muscles allowing blood to flow freer.
If you want an easy way to alleviate stress, acupuncture is the treatment to go for. It also has benefits that go beyond the calmness of the mind and the relaxation of the body. It can also help foster a balanced spirit that will help you cope much better with all the pressures of everyday living.
Scott Paglia is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist in Bellingham, WA and provides master level pulse diagnosis, Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture in Whatcom County, WA.
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