1. Increase energy: Acupuncture helps balance the body by affecting the endocrine system and decreasing inflammation. A balanced system means more energy.
2. Decreases pain and increases range of motion and flexibility: Acupuncture releases endorphins to help relieve and regulate pain from illness or injuries. It increases flexibility by releasing adhesions and addressing improper posture and holding patterns that limit range of motion.
3. Improve immune system: Acupuncture helps increase immune-supporting systems in the body. Studies show acupuncture helps increase cells that fight inflection.
4. Decreases stress: Acupuncture helps the body manage stress by working with the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Stressful situations become less stressful on the body following acupuncture.
5. Balances metabolism and improves digestion: Acupuncture helps balance glucose levels in our system, assists in balancing the glandular systems, including hormones and metabolism, and curbs the appetite and reduces cravings. A sluggish metabolism will soon be off to the races! Acupuncture improves bowel function by acting as an adaptogen in the regulation parastalsis by either speeding it up or slowing it down based on appropriate acupuncture points.
6. Improves sleep: Acupuncture affects beta waves and serotonin, which help us relax and sleep. Fluff that pillow, night-night!
7. Promotes detoxification: Acupuncture boosts and assists the liver, kidneys, and lung function to help detoxification. Acupuncture can act as a natural diuretic to clear out built up toxins and accumulations.
8. Improves complexion: Acupuncture increases circulation of lymph and blood, which in turn nourishes our skin. Healthy circulation means a healthier glow.
9. Increases libido: Acupuncture can balance sex hormones according to selected acupuncture points and improve libido. Ooh-la, la!
10. Makes you smarter: Acupuncture improves your mental acuity by offering you another way to stay healthy. It helps mental focus and clarity by balancing your mind, body, and spirit.
– Christina Morris is the founder of Element Natural Healing Arts, acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and reflexologist. “The articles that I write are to educate and provide a further understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine can aid in the treatment of a variety of health conditions and work well in complimenting other medical approaches.”