Stress Relief and Acupuncture

Many people turn to acupuncture for stress relief.  “I feel so relaxed” is the #1 comment we hear from patients after their acupuncture treatments.  In today’s world, stress tends to be chronic and people stay in a state of high stress for long periods of time.  This long-term stress is damaging our health. The first thing that happens during any stress response is a hormone called cortisol is released from the adrenal glands into the body. This leads to the many symptoms of stress causing a long list of health issues.