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. One of her goals is to specifically show how acupuncture is helpful in treating PTSD and chronic stress. Her latest study, Effects of Acupuncture, RU-486 on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Chronically […]