Yes, research has found that acupuncture can be very beneficial to those with chronic stress. Many people suffer from stress 24/7. While there are many treatments, Acupuncture works wonders, it is one of the most effective treatments out there for reducing stress
Acupuncture promotes the parasympathetic zone, also referred to as “rest and digest” it is the zone one should be in for the body to heal. Most people in today’s world are in a sympathetic zone, which is also known as “fight-or-flight,” and can be triggered by something as little as watching something upsetting on the news, traffic, and so forth. When the body is in this zone, all the blood flow goes to the limbs, as your body perceives a threat, meaning that all other processes such as digestion and healing of tissues/organs are put on hold. During Acupuncture, your body goes from being in the sympathetic zone to the parasympathetic one. “This not only immediately calms you down, but also puts your body in healing mode.
When in the rest and digest mode, acupuncture stimulates the production of endogenous opioids like serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin “This symphony of neurotransmitters controls our body’s response to stress and improves our mood, and has such a profoundly relaxing effect.