Saturday, June 20, 2009

How To Use Acupuncture To Reduce Stress

Written by Gagan Singh

Due to contemporary lifestyle and hectic schedule, you may experience stressful events that are both physically and emotionally tiresome. As a result you are hounded by feelings of bad temper and annoyance, which can disturb your inner peace. Bad dreams, restless sleep, anxiety and unbalanced meals make your stress unbearable. While acupuncture cannot eliminate stress completely, it can surely aid in reducing the symptoms and relaxing the body. The problem arises when feeling begins to build up inside the human body. Slowly emotional imbalances start to increase and thus overpower the normal energy circulation. Each emotion can produce different kinds of symptom. Frustration can lead to slowing down of various parts of body.




Acupuncture is an effective treatment for reducing stress levels. It does not involve the use of any sort of medication and is non-toxic as well. It is an efficient substitute for various other solutions against stress such as alcohol or drugs. Acupuncture was originally used as Chinese people about 2000 years ago for providing relaxation to body. Chinese have developed various kinds of methods to combat stress, of which acupuncture is one of them. The practice of employing acupuncture for managing stress in both professional and personal life is growing rapidly.



Before starting any formal treatment, an acupuncturist usually inquires about your previous health records for correctly assessing the health of your body. As stress-related problems vary individual to individual, this is a crucial step of your entire treatment. By understanding the general state of your health, an acupuncturist can identify the specific underlying problem, and perform the most effective form of therapy.



According to theory of Acupuncture an ailment in the human body occurs due to an inequality in the energy flowing through your body. The acupuncturists firstly identify potential energy lines along your body, known as meridians. Then needles are inserted at specific points on these meridians to stimulate the energy flow. Chemicals are released into the blood as a result of body subjected to stress. This is accompanied by various kinds of physical changes such as blood pressure, a faster heart rate and breathing rate.



By regulating the energy flow in the body, acupuncture produces reassuring and soothing effects amongst individuals. It is perfect for dealing with physical symptoms such as gastric disorders, headaches and sleeping problems. You should always go to a licensed practitioner to avoid the improper use of needles and to ensure the needles are always inserted correctly



Acupuncture for dealing with stress should not be used in isolation. The exact reason for your stress should be identified and then approach practitioner if needed. Furthermore balanced diet and regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.

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