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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Anatomy of Stress, Part II
Stress Stress conditions, basic physiology and how acupuncture can help – redirecting stress toward health Stress is often cited as a root cause of many disease states and a group of researchers have been locating specific biochemical markers of stress to see if acupuncture can help. While it is understood through empirically (observation, experience) that […]