Acupuncture is a natural way to relieve anxiety. It works faster than therapy and it is drug free.

Managing severe anxiety can be tricky because it generally involves therapy which may not provide results for months. What’s more it can require medication which can have serious side-effects.

Yet when acupuncture treatment for anxiety is effective, symptoms lessen after the first few treatments as it attacks the problems at its roots.

How acupuncture for anxiety works

Chinese medicine describes an energy force called ‘Qi’ that regulates the body’s overall health. Like blood in the circulatory system, Qi moves throughout the body via pathways called meridians.

When factors like injury, stress, poor nutrition, or a change in environment disrupt the flow of Qi, health problems will follow.

By inserting needles at specific points in the body acupuncturists help restore the balance of Qi and thus the body’s overall health.

What does acupuncture do

Acupuncture slows the production of stress hormones. Usually people will notice improvements in their symptoms after one session and results improve with continued treatment.

Acupuncture is particularly useful for people who want to limit or stop drug use. It influences the production of hormones and thereby regulates the body’s chemical balance naturally.