As we are working our way through the holidays, the
majority of people are now feeling the effects of the season, and
experiencing some type of stress, of one kind or another. For some, this
stress is expressed by the body, as depressive feelings, for others,
it’s fatigue. Or, for others, it’s emotional and physical overload,
expressed as a variety of physical symptoms such as back pain, neck
pain, insomnia, migraines and headaches, digestive upsets, or stomach
pains.
One way or another, your body is alerting you that all is not well, and it’s time to take a personal “time out,” and pay attention to yourself right now. Ignoring your stress symptoms, and trying to override your body’s signals by popping a pill, or having another drink, to mask the body's communication systems, might seem like a good idea in the short run. But it could have dire consequences, especially in this season of excesses.
A short “time out” just for you, can often help to lower your blood pressure, calm your central nervous system, relax your mind, and prevent stress overload symptoms from developing into something more serious. So, whenever possible, choose an activity that will give you a quick lift, such as taking a quiet tub bath, or long, relaxing shower, either in the early morning, before your day revs up, or in the evening, when things have calmed down. A quiet midday, lunch-time walk, taking deep breaths, or a few minutes meditation, a short yoga session, or just a 15 minute lie down with your eyes closed, will do wonders for a stressed out body. You will be amazed at the difference these little actions can make. They will not only help you cope, and increase your energy but they will also add a sense of balance, harmony, peace, and inner calm to your day, while everything and everyone else is whirling around you, and demanding your attention.
If you are feeling seriously stressed out or experiencing any of the above stress symptoms that are not alleviated by the above self-help measures, Oriental medicine can help. There are specific acupuncture points on the body that work to reduce stress, and alleviate sadness and depression. There are other points that can banish headaches, migraines, and digestive issues, to help you enjoy the season.
Although having an acupuncture session will definitely help to relax you, both mentally and physically, and boost your immune system, too, symptom relief is not its primary purpose.
Acupuncture is more than just a tool to help you overcome inconvenient health symptoms. Its underlying goal is to address the root cause of your symptoms, and devise a holistic, individualized approach to heal your entire body, and restore and maintain its health.
So, if you need to have a quick acupuncture session, just to help you get through the holiday season, that will work fine. But keep in mind that to benefit from its real strengths, you will need to spend some time with your practitioner to find out why your body isn’t handling stress well, where its specific weaknesses are, and how to help yourself cope better in all stressful situations.
One way or another, your body is alerting you that all is not well, and it’s time to take a personal “time out,” and pay attention to yourself right now. Ignoring your stress symptoms, and trying to override your body’s signals by popping a pill, or having another drink, to mask the body's communication systems, might seem like a good idea in the short run. But it could have dire consequences, especially in this season of excesses.
A short “time out” just for you, can often help to lower your blood pressure, calm your central nervous system, relax your mind, and prevent stress overload symptoms from developing into something more serious. So, whenever possible, choose an activity that will give you a quick lift, such as taking a quiet tub bath, or long, relaxing shower, either in the early morning, before your day revs up, or in the evening, when things have calmed down. A quiet midday, lunch-time walk, taking deep breaths, or a few minutes meditation, a short yoga session, or just a 15 minute lie down with your eyes closed, will do wonders for a stressed out body. You will be amazed at the difference these little actions can make. They will not only help you cope, and increase your energy but they will also add a sense of balance, harmony, peace, and inner calm to your day, while everything and everyone else is whirling around you, and demanding your attention.
If you are feeling seriously stressed out or experiencing any of the above stress symptoms that are not alleviated by the above self-help measures, Oriental medicine can help. There are specific acupuncture points on the body that work to reduce stress, and alleviate sadness and depression. There are other points that can banish headaches, migraines, and digestive issues, to help you enjoy the season.
Although having an acupuncture session will definitely help to relax you, both mentally and physically, and boost your immune system, too, symptom relief is not its primary purpose.
Acupuncture is more than just a tool to help you overcome inconvenient health symptoms. Its underlying goal is to address the root cause of your symptoms, and devise a holistic, individualized approach to heal your entire body, and restore and maintain its health.
So, if you need to have a quick acupuncture session, just to help you get through the holiday season, that will work fine. But keep in mind that to benefit from its real strengths, you will need to spend some time with your practitioner to find out why your body isn’t handling stress well, where its specific weaknesses are, and how to help yourself cope better in all stressful situations.
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