Acupuncture The First-line Treatment Against Stress
We've never been as stressed as we are today! We live in instabilities in the most diverse areas and we live with our internal chaos superimposed and amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic. We call stress any disruption of the organism's balance, resulting in a state of pathological tension if it occurs in a prolonged and repeated way. According to Chinese medicine, stress and anxiety are disharmonies of the mind and can occur due to excesses, deficiencies, or energy stagnation. According to eastern philosophy, symptoms are always interconnected and with this, we observe that in addition to stress there is also insomnia, headaches, tiredness, irritability, discouragement, and lack of concentration. Furthermore, depending on the level of anxiety and stress, those who suffer from it may have high blood pressure, poor circulation, constipation, blood changes, muscle pain, and skin problems. The way routine is currently managed, excess work, little leisure time, stress, a sedentary lifestyle, and a wrong diet contribute to a picture of energy imbalance. Every organ in our body is related to energy channels, so this instability can turn into diseases. The technique of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, is based on the stimulation of points and meridians, through the application of needles. The main objective is the harmonization of the energy channels of the body. But in practice, what are the benefits of acupuncture? 1. Improves blood circulation: The application of needles in the places where the problem forms, unlocks the energy points and activates blood circulation.