Treating Stress & Anxiety

Acupuncture at Abiding Spirit CenterStress relief with acupuncture
Let's face it, life today is stressful. Did you know that 80% of people in hospitals are there because their stress has manifested as a chronic health problem that now has to be treated more drastically? Your body's stress mechanisms were designed to support you during stressful times, like in an emergency, but not during the constant stress to which we are often exposed.  For most of us, stress manifests in physical conditions such as pain, headaches, hypertension, anxiety, depression, digestive issue, and fatigue. When you "put up" with symptoms like this, the problem will only get worse. Even if the stressors are no longer present, the body continues to keep the stress response active which results in the depletion of our nervous system, lymphatic organs, kidneys & adrenal glands. Medical studies have shown that with increased& consistent stress our white blood cells (which defend our body against viruses) actually decrease. This decrease results in lower immune resistance, ultimately leading to physical disease & emotional instability.

From a Western viewpoint, acupuncture works to alleviate stress by releasing natural pain-killing chemicals in the brain, called endorphins.  In addition, acupuncture improves circulation of blood throughout the body, which oxygenates the tissues and cycles out cortisol and other waste chemicals.  The calming nature of acupuncture also decreases heart rate, lowers blood pressure and relaxes the muscles.


If stress is having a negative impact on your health and your life, contact us for a free consultation to learn how we can help.