Acupuncture helps to move Qi and blood, and relieve stress. Acupuncture releases endorphins and serotonins within the brain and has a deep relaxing effect on the body (many people fall asleep while the needles are in). A medical study at the University of California found that acupuncture decreases the sympathetic nerve activity during mental stress, lowering blood pressure and heart rate. Many people feel more energetic after only one treatment, and have a marked improvement after a course of 6-10.
Herbal Medicine is also effective to help manage stress and control the symptoms of stress within the body. Our specialist herbalist can provide personalized herbal formulas in granule or capsule form to help with insomnia, digestive complaints, fatigue, headaches, menstruation, PMS symptoms, IBS, anxiety and muscle tension. Herbal medicine can be used alone or is most effective when combined with acupuncture treatments. Acupressure stimulates certain acupuncture points on the body help to relieve stress.