Acpupuncture and our nervous systems…

Acupuncture’s regulation of the nervous system is profound. By stimulating specific points on the body, it prompts the release of endorphins and neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.  This process helps alleviate pain, reduce stress, reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and facilitate improved sleep patterns.  Additionally, acupuncture influences the autonomic nervous system, balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic activity. Modern life styles have challenged our abilities to maintain healthy parasympathetic tone.   Many of us are in this continual low to moderate stress state, and over time, more health imbalances occur.  Through its intricate effects on neurochemistry and neural pathways, acupuncture offers a natural approach to enhancing overall well-being and restoring harmony to the body and mind.

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