We need to lay out an overview of the nervous system’s functions before moving on to our series on stress, anxiety and depression and what you can do to find real and long-lasting relief. The nervous system functions as the body’s communication system, the superhighway of a vast network of nerves that connect in a […]
parasympathetic nervous system
The Limbic System-Acupuncture Connection
Acupuncture modulates the limbic system, which is the academic way to say acupuncture is a tool to use for managing stress. Previously we posted 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, entitled 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 […]