The limbic system is the area of our brain where learning, memory and emotion are experienced. Acupuncture affects the limbic system in part by allowing the calm side of our nervous systems to emerge. This has the effect of giving the receiver a moment’s pause in the action and making healthier choices for his or […]
Limbic System
The Limbic System-Acupuncture Connection
Acupuncture modulates the limbic system, which is the academic way to say acupuncture is proven to help you become stress free. Previously we published an article on the Limbic System, to give you context about what the limbic system does and how acupuncture impacts it indirectly. Subsequently we found a study supporting this, title Effects of Electroacupuncture versus Manual Acupuncture […]
Improve Your Mood with Acupuncture
If you’re experiencing more than your share of stress, anxiety or depression, and want to improve your mood, give acupuncture a try. Research with fMRIs demonstrate a key region of the brain, the limbic system, responds to acupuncture well. This is the area of the brain where emotions, memory and learning are stored. Animal studies using acupuncture to test […]