Chronic stress - Give yourself a break with acupuncture treatment
Stress is, first of all, a natural reaction to a stressful situation. High amounts of adrenaline, norepinephrine and cortisol are released from the adrenal cortex into the blood within seconds via the so-called stress axis, which extends from the hypothalamus to the adrenal glands. These stress hormones enable the body to achieve maximum performance in the short term: blood sugar levels and blood pressure rise, the pulse beats faster – the body is programmed to escape and is capable of extraordinary performance!
Chronic, prolonged stress and stimulus overload without sufficient relaxation and regeneration phases lead to an overload of our nervous system and the disturbance of our inner balance. We sleep poorly, become more susceptible to infections, cannot concentrate … the list is long. Stress is a major risk factor for diseases such as depression, anxiety disorders, chronic tension, burnout and exhaustion or fertility problems in women and men. Once the stress hormone regulatory cycle has been permanently disrupted, it can take months to years to recover.
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What all stress management strategies have in common is taking time out from stress to calm down. This could be vacation, detox from electronic devices, relaxation exercises or acupuncture! Acupuncture is a regulatory therapy and strengthens the parasympathetic nervous system by activating specific acupuncture points, which brings us into a resting mode. Stress hormones are broken down through the release of endorphins. Many report that after acupuncture treatment they feel calm, balanced and better prepared to face the challenges of everyday life. Maintaining healthy habits such as a balanced diet and regular exercise are also important. Treating psychological complaints with acupuncture can be a valuable accompanying measure to reduce the use of psychotropic drugs or alleviate their side effects.
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