Update: this article was posted well before COVID-19 disrupted our lives. Since we cannot know how long this moment will last, nor the outcome, that uncertainty feeds the already-prevalent feeling of anxiety. If you are looking for some help for frayed nerves, the information below still very much applies. Acupuncture for Stress When I first […]
acupuncture and stress
Acupuncture and Stress
Acupuncture and stress has been a rich area of study for researcher Dr. Laden Eshkevari, who is building on past studies showing acupuncture’s effect on the HPA (hypothalamus-pituitary-axis). One of her goals is to specifically show how acupuncture is helpful in treating PTSD and chronic stress. Her study Effects of Acupuncture, RU-486 on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal […]