Acupuncture for Stress
Modern life is full of frustrations, hassles, demands, and deadlines and for many, stress is so commonplace that it has become an expected way of life. In small doses, stress helps a person stay focused, energetic, and alert. In an emergency situation, it can save your life but beyond a certain point it stops becoming helpful and starts causing major damage to your mood, your productivity, your relationships, your health and your quality of life. Chronic long-term stress can possibly lead to other conditions such as depression, anxiety and insomnia. Body aches such as neck pain, back pain, knee pain and other painful joints can also contribute to your stress load.
Not everyone is able to manage their stress loads, and some stressful situations are harder than anyone could manage, but acupuncture can help. If you are wondering if acupuncture can help you then you only have to show up a few times for treatment and give yourself a chance to see positive changes. You control the schedule. Book an appointment online with Neighborhood Acupuncture and begin the process towards a better quality of life.
How Stress Affects Your Life
Stress is a normal part of life, but when it gets out of hand or continues for too long, it can have serious effects on your life. The human body is designed to experience stress and respond to it. Some stress is good - it keeps us alert, motivated, and ready to avoid danger. It becomes negative when there is no relief from the stress or relaxation between.
Cognitive Indicators of Stress
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Emotional Indicators of Stress
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Physical Indicators of Stress
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Behavioral Indicators of Stress
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The harmful effects of stress are aggravated when a patient turns to alcohol, tobacco or drugs to relieve the stress. Instead of achieving relaxation, the symptoms of stress are masked and the body remains in a stressed-out state. Long-term effects of stress include headaches, elevated blood pressure, accelerated breathing, and difficulty sleeping to name a few. Research also suggests that stress can bring on or worsen other diseases.
How Balance Method Acupuncture treats Stress
Balance Method Acupuncture, one of the world's oldest forms of medical treatment, is widely popular for treating stress. Neighborhood Acupuncture patients report feeling less body tension, having a better mood and sense of well being, having more energy to get through the day, and improvements with quality of sleep and ease of digestion. They simply feel better!