Massage Therapy: known to stimulate the Nervous system to produce hormones such as Dopamine (happy hormone), Serotonin(calming hormone), Endorphins(pain reducer) and lower Cortisol (stress hormone). Massage also lowers pro-inflammatory proteins called cyto-kines which alter brain chemistry and are believed to induce symptoms of depression. Stress and inflammation can lower the bodies immunity and slow repair and healing. Other benefits besides relieving muscle tension is better blood flow that can benefit the skin and hair, improve breathing, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, reduce chronic or acute pain and improve flexibility.
Facial Acupuncture is another option that has benefits in the same way as micro needling. The whole body is treated to help enhance blood flow and Qi to the areas needed to give luster, lift and overall energy.
Facial Acupuncture is another option that has benefits in the same way as micro needling. The whole body is treated to help enhance blood flow and Qi to the areas needed to give luster, lift and overall energy.
Acupuncture is a safe and effective choice for the following:
Though it seems mysterious, acupuncture has a scientific explanation and does not require a patient's belief in order to work. Your brain is signaled when the needle is positioned. The brain responds by increasing blood cell counts and various other immune system elements, and lastly, by activating neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters, or messenger molecules, are responsible for sending information to all cells in order for your body to function.
Endorphin's and enkephalins are well known neurotransmitters that stop pain and increase a feeling of well-being. Acupuncture causes the release of these natural, morphine-like substance from the brain. Athletes are familiar with this phenomenon as "runner's high".
Aside from the well studied effect on pain, researchers are still exploring exactly how acupuncture aids the immune system. We know that certain blood counts and immune enhancing chemicals stay elevated for at least 3 days following an acupuncture treatment.
According to TCM, acupuncture works by affecting the flow of Qi (chee) in the channels or medians that run through the body. An acupuncturist will needle specific acupoints to stimulate Qi in the body. Such stimulation reestablishes balance and the continuous flow of Qi which encourages the body's natural healing abilities.
- Acute and Chronic pain.
- Post trauma and Pre and Post Surgery
- Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (
- How acupuncture works
Though it seems mysterious, acupuncture has a scientific explanation and does not require a patient's belief in order to work. Your brain is signaled when the needle is positioned. The brain responds by increasing blood cell counts and various other immune system elements, and lastly, by activating neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters, or messenger molecules, are responsible for sending information to all cells in order for your body to function.
Endorphin's and enkephalins are well known neurotransmitters that stop pain and increase a feeling of well-being. Acupuncture causes the release of these natural, morphine-like substance from the brain. Athletes are familiar with this phenomenon as "runner's high".
Aside from the well studied effect on pain, researchers are still exploring exactly how acupuncture aids the immune system. We know that certain blood counts and immune enhancing chemicals stay elevated for at least 3 days following an acupuncture treatment.
According to TCM, acupuncture works by affecting the flow of Qi (chee) in the channels or medians that run through the body. An acupuncturist will needle specific acupoints to stimulate Qi in the body. Such stimulation reestablishes balance and the continuous flow of Qi which encourages the body's natural healing abilities.
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