For people struggling with anxiety, acupuncture can be a game-changer.
In one study, researchers found that just eight weeks of acupuncture treatments significantly reduced symptoms of a generalized anxiety disorder.
Acupuncture can help relieve anxiety symptoms by:
- Reducing stress hormones like cortisol
- Increasing levels of serotonin (the happy hormone)
- Regulating the autonomic nervous system
- Calming the mind and promoting relaxation
Acupuncture has become an excellent alternative for people dealing with anxiety and depression. It has been used for centuries as a traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Treat Anxiety with acupuncture
Holistic therapy with acupuncture is not a cure-all, but when it’s part of an integrative approach to making the entire body well, it can help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety.
References
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- Amorim D, Amado J, Brito I, Fiuza SM, Amorim N, Costeira C, Machado J. Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for anxiety disorders: A systematic review of the clinical research. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 May;31:31-37.
- Pilkington K, Kirkwood G, Rampes H, Cummings M, Richardson J. Acupuncture for anxiety and anxiety disorders–a systematic literature review. Acupunct Med. 2007 Jun;25(1-2):1-10.