 Stress in your daily life can lead to unwanted physical as well as emotional symptoms. This is your body generally telling you it is time to have a break. In my first consultation with a new patient, I discuss lifestyle issues which could contribute to stress and discuss personal techniques that help you cope with stressful situations. It is important to do something you enjoy and that relaxes you. Allowing others to take care of you is essential and can be a joyful experience. Most people find acupuncture relaxing and often feel very calm after treatment. You may feel a little tired or sleepy. Acupuncture focus on the individual, not their illness, hence all symptoms are treated in relation to each other. A traditional acupuncturist seeks to re-establish the free flow of qi [energy] to restore balance and trigger the body’s natural healing response. Research has shown that acupuncture stimulates the nervous system causing the release of neurochemical messenger molecules. The resulting biochemical changes influence the body’s homeostatic balance, promoting physical and emotional wellbeing. |
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