Stress

With the help of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, you can reduce your stress and improve your overall well-being. Traditional Chinese Medicine is often used to manage stress. At the American Acupuncture Center, we won't only relieve your stress but will give you the tools to manage it on your own.

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Acupuncture works by retraining our brains to heal and rewire in a desirable way. Acupuncture stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a part of our central nervous system that can counteract the fight or flight response. Stimulating this system produces a feeling of relaxation and calm. With acupuncture, your brain will counter the effects of stress by learning to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system. When the acupuncture needles stimulate nerves under the skin, the nerve sends a message to the brain, telling it to release natural pain killers, called endorphins. These natural brain chemicals cause us to relax and feel euphoric or happy. Acupuncture also helps our bodies naturally reduce inflammation and pain as well, which can both increase with chronic stress.

Chinese herbal medicine offers a natural and personalized approach to managing stress by supporting both the mind and body. Herbal formulas are carefully tailored to the individual and work to regulate the nervous system, balance stress hormones, and calm mental overactivity. Over time, these herbs help improve resilience, promote relaxation, support better sleep, and enhance the body’s ability to cope with ongoing stress, leading to a greater sense of balance and well-being.