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 for Stress
Update: this article was posted well before COVID-19 disrupted our lives. Since we cannot know how long this moment will last, nor the outcome, that uncertainty feeds the already-prevalent feeling of anxiety. If you are looking for some help for frayed nerves, the information below still very much applies. Acupuncture for Stress When I first […]
The Nervous System’s Functions
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]