Stress – beat it without side-effects: how Chinese medicine help you

If we cannot reduce our level of stress, we can do 2 things—find a form of therapy which is deeply relaxing and rejuvenating, and strengthen our bodies so they are not worn down by stress. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are superb at helping us to do both.

Many feel energized and invigorated after an acupuncture treatment. It is deeply relaxing—many patients fall asleep on the table. The response increases over a series of treatments, and the result is a resilience of mind and body that makes a person more resistant to stress.

Chinese acupuncture and massage, as well as Tai Chi and Qigong exercises, can alleviate stress symptoms by releasing endorphins, the body’s own natural painkillers, and improving the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids, which brings fresh oxygen to body tissues. This increased oxygen flow eliminates waste products from inside the body and enhances recovery from diseases. Chinese medicine also decreases the stress hormone cortisol, lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, and relaxes muscle tissue. Tai Chi and Qigong exercise teaches stress management technique. Learning stress management technique is an important aspect of keeping future stressors at bay.

Each person may exhibit a different stress symptom depending on individual temperament. A stress symptom can manifest physically, mentally or emotionally. It is important to monitor for a stress symptom so you can manage stress levels as soon as possible.

A physical symptom of stress such as tight muscles and body pain, fatigue or headache is tempting to self-medicate. Trying to fix a physical symptom of stress with caffeine or pain medication merely masks the problem, which inhibits long-term healing. People who suffer a physical symptom of stress should seek acupuncture and Chinese medicine, which have high success rates at treating physical and emotional stress symptoms. Mental stress symptoms include poor concentration, fuzzy perception and negative self-talk. Emotional symptoms include irritability, nervousness, moodiness or hostility. Along with a healthy diet and exercise, any stress symptom can be eliminated.

Once treatment begins to solve the problems of stress by bringing the self into balance and encouraging stress management technique, these symptoms will diminish remarkably. Chinese medicine has been treating problems at their core for thousands of years, helping people to maintain a tranquil state of health and lives of minimal stress.