October 16, 2020
Acupuncture for Stress and Anxiety
Many of us deal with anxiety and stress everyday. Some may only experience these challenges every now and then, and others, much more frequently. The factors differ from person to person and day to day.
According to HowToCure, “Anxiety and depression are the new age epidemic that are spreading widely. With over 40 million people in the US suffering from anxiety and its symptoms, around 17.8 million have been reported with depression alone. In such a scenario, the world relies on anti-depressants and anxiety-relief medications which in some cases, have proved harmful.”
Acupuncture has been proven to be an effective and safe way to treat both Stress and Anxiety, along with a long list of other concerns. From fertility to arthritis, from fear to compulsive behavior, more and more people are turning to acupuncture for many of their health needs. Never tried acupuncture before? Don’t like needles? Here are a few things you might like to know.
Personal experience….. I have suffered from anxiety and stress most of my life and thought I would like to try something new to me. While some may think that treating common issues with alternative therapies is modern, acupuncture has been around for a long time. It is just starting to gain the recognition that it really deserves! Originally, I began having treatments to alleviate my PMS symptoms (BTW, I can’t say enough praise about how my cycle and symptoms have dramatically improved since beginning treatment!!!). Some of the other benefits I felt after a session were a calm mind, complete sense of peace and as if I had just woken up from sleeping for several hours. People often fall asleep during their treatments! The calm music, warm rooms and dim lighting make for a really relaxing experience. The after effects lingered for days, sometimes longer. Feeling less stress, fewer moments of anxiety and finding myself living in the present moment. I can not say enough about my experiences with acupuncture, and my family will say the same… I have roped my 16 year old and my boyfriend into acupuncture, and I am still working on my 10 year old. I’m sure she’ll come around:-)
As for clinical proof, there are many studies which support the healing effects of acupuncture treatments for stress and anxiety. In a SciELO trial to evaluate the relevance of using auricular (ear) therapy with needles or seeds to reduce stress levels of nursing professionals. This trial included participants that had been evaluated and deemed to have medium or high levels of stress and included 75 nursing team members. The conclusion was that the participants who completed the study experienced a reduction in stress level which lasted for about 15 days after the trial. In another study, the efficacy of auricular (ear) needles was evaluated with a group of individuals that experience generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). “The needles were 0.25-.30mm in diameter and ranged between 25-40mm in length. Needle depth ranged from 0.2cm to 0.5cm. Acupuncture therapy was administered for a period of four weeks at two sessions per week for a total of eight acupuncture treatments. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment principles were to increase lucidity, tranquilize by nourishing the Heart, calm the nerves and regulate the Qi. Both ear and body style acupuncture were effective in significantly reducing anxiety.
More people are turning to natural methods for stress and anxiety reduction. If you are experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety, acupuncture might be a step in the right direction.
https://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0080-62342012000100012
https://howtocure.com/acupuncture-for-anxiety/
Please call our office or use the Contact Form below to make an appointment or to inquire about how our wellness centers can help you.
You can now also search for, and book, massages and returning acupuncture visits from a computer or mobile device through our Online Booking System below.
* Patients are seen by appointment only. Please call us during normal business hours to schedule your appointment at any one of our locations. Advanced calling allows you to reserve a time and date that works best for you.
* Online Booking for Massage and Returning Acupuncture Clients: You may now book your second appointment on your PC and mobile devices via our online booking system below. Please double check your location to see that you’ve reserved your spot at the correct center as we now have two; Medford and North Reading.
* First time acupuncture clients will still need to call the office to book their first appointment.
* Please check with the office when you make your appointment, as some Services are dependent on location and availability.
Tai Chi Acupuncture and Wellness Center, LLC is pleased to announce that our online booking system is now operational. Clients can now search for, and book, acupuncture and massage visits from a computer or mobile device.
In order to book an appointment online you will be required to provide your billing information. We will not bill your credit card until the time of visit however.
***Credit card information will be saved, and appointments that are cancelled within 24 hours will be billed $35 (Late Cancellation Fee) to the card provided due to our cancellation policy.
***If using a voucher, gift card or some kind of promotion to book an appointment, a credit card will be asked for in order to secure an appointment, but will not be billed.
Due to a very busy schedule, only certain times will be open for online booking for acupuncture… if there is no time available that works for you, please call the office and we will do our best to accommodate.
If you do not have a credit card, please call the office for assistance with online booking.
Acupuncture appointments must be booked online at least 12 hours in advance. If you are trying to book an appointment within 12 hours, please call the office for availability.
Massage appointments must be booked online at least 24 hours in advance. If you are trying to book an appointment within 24 hours, please call the office for availability.
*** Appointments can not be changed or cancelled within 24 hours.
*** Please make sure you select the correct center location to book your appointment.
In order to book an appointment online you will be required to provide your billing information. We will not bill your credit card until the time of visit however. If you do not have a credit card, please call the office for assistance with online booking.
Acupuncture appointments must be booked online at least 12 hours in advance. If you are trying to book an appointment within 12 hours, please call the office for availability.
***Appointments can not be changed or cancelled within 24 hours.
***Please make sure you select the correct center location to book your appointment.
***Credit card information will be saved, and appointments that are cancelled within 24 hours will be billed $35 (Late Cancellation Fee) to the card provided due to our cancellation policy.*See below
Your appointment time is reserved solely for you, consequently, a 24-hour cancellation policy applies to your appointment. You may leave a message on our voice mail system at any time of day to cancel your appointment, and it will date and time stamp your call. If you are unable to cancel your appointment 24-hours in advance, a cancellation charge for $35 fee will apply. We will make exceptions for emergency situations, but you must call one of our clinics to request a cancellation.
Please do your best to arrive on time for your appointment. If you find that you are running late, please call the clinic to let your practitioner know and we will do our best to accommodate you, depending on schedule availability. Depending on the practitioner schedule, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment. If you would prefer, feel free to call any of our clinics to schedule your appointment.
