How stress is read in your brain and blood chemistry becomes better understood as the brain is mapped. A recent study of interest looks at the intersection of the nervous system and acupuncture. In order to understand what the study is about, a brief overview of brain anatomy and physiology will be helpful. The hypothalamus-pituitary–adrenal-axis (HPAA) is […]
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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 […]