People who suffer from stress can often find it very difficult to deal with and there is little that conventional medicine can do to help. Often the answer is to turn to alternative therapies for help.
Stress can sometimes be difficult to describe as most people will experience it in a different way. In fact most of us will experience stress at some point in our lives but it only lasts for a short period of time and we return to normal. For some people stress can be long term and prolonged leaving the sufferer with a variety of physical and emotional symptoms. It is important to address the cause of your stress and do as much as possible to reduce as long term stress can contribute to a number of different illnesses.
Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that works on the principle of energy. The belief behind the treatment is that energy of Chi flows around the body and along certain meridians through the body. When a person is unwell either physically or emotionally it is thought that there is either an imbalance or a blockage in the flow of this energy.
Acupuncture uses the insertion of needles in certain points in the body called acu-points. It is thought that the insertion of needles in specific points can help to balance the energy in the body and in turn bring the person back to health. Before treatment begins a therapist will get a full history of your life and of your illness to determine the correct points to trigger in your specific case. A good acupuncturist will develop a treatment plan that is individual for each patient.
Acupuncture and StressAcupuncture is becoming a recognised treatment for stress and a number of studies have been conducted on its effectiveness. Many of these studies have shown that the use of acupuncture can release a number of chemicals in the body that can help to lift stress. It is probably one of the most effective treatments and can bring about a real feeling of relaxation that can have a significant effect on people who suffer from stress. However it is worth pointing out that acupuncture will not work for everyone and it is proper to do a full assessment of the treatment before you begin treatment...READ MORE...