Acupuncture for Stress and Anxiety in Westminster
Do you feel constantly on edge, overwhelmed or unable to properly relax? Do you struggle with racing thoughts, poor sleep, a tight chest or a nervous feeling that doesn't switch off?
Stress and anxiety affects the body as well as the mind, including sleep, digestion, energy levels and emotional wellbeing. Chinese medicine doesn't treat anxiety as purely a mental health condition. It sees it as a sign that the nervous system and the body's balance are under strain, and acupuncture supports the body in settling out of that stressed state.
Cicely combines acupuncture with facial tuina (gentle facial massage) to help you and your body relax properly.
Not sure if acupuncture is right for you? Book a free discovery call with Cicely.
How does acupuncture help reduce anxiety?
Acupuncture triggers the release of release of endorphins, the body's natural "feel-good" chemicals, which help regulate mood, sleep and emotional resilience.
It stimulates the body’s ‘rest and digest’ helps calm the body's stress response and supports the nervous system in shifting towards a calmer, more regulated state - which is why often clients fall asleep during the treatment.
A review covering 400 patients found acupuncture produced significantly greater reductions in anxiety than conventional treatment alone. In one of the largest studies in that review, involving 120 patients, acupuncture led to more than twice the reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms compared with treatment using medication and psychotherapy.
For more information and the research please click the links below.