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4 Ways Acupuncture Benefits Your Daily Life

April 29, 2015 By Joshua Goldstein, Ridgewood Acupuncturist

If I were to ask you if you would voluntarily stick yourself with needles, it tends to cause a “freak out” reaction on people’s faces. I’ve gotten used to this reaction, especially since I am a trained, licensed, acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. However, to the uninitiated, it is becoming a “go-to” therapy. Find out why people go to acupuncture voluntarily.

Stress relief: So many people are getting more and more beat up from stress. Long hours, poor food choices, difficulty dealing with different stresses all at once, tends to overwhelm you. Your body reacts to all of this stress by getting locked into a chronic “fight or flight” response . Our bodies are made to save the damsel from the saber tooth tiger, or to push the car off a loved one trapped beneath it. We are not designed to be in this mode on a constant basis. Heart disease, obesity, lowered immunity, reduced motivation and sex drive are all parts of being over-stressed perpetually. Things start to break down. Acupuncture can release a neurotransmitter, (which is a chemical released from a nerve ending) called neuropeptide Y. This neurotransmitter is responsible for the profound and deep relaxation that is experienced with acupuncture treatments. It helps to relax the body and break the cycle of stress and keep the nasty stress hormones from premature aging you, killing your motivation and feeling tired all the time.

Achy neck and back pain: Tight, spasmed, stiff, and achy muscles in the neck and back are now the rule of modern man. We have smart phones, computers, long commutes, and desk jobs to thank for this. Chronically, looking over something causes the muscles in the neck and lower back to tighten up. Added stress and a deadline can only seal the pain in. Using acupuncture to ache in. Acupuncture relaxes muscles by enhancing blood flow through the small capillaries that feed the muscles to reduce the achiness that plagues you. Your body responds to an acupuncture needle, more like a frequency to a tuning fork. The acupuncture needle sends signals to the brain, which in turn enhances blood flow into the achy area, so the muscles can be bathed in fresh blood flow as well as cycle out the excess lactic acid that has accumulated.

Sleeping problems: Many times stress can deprive you of sleep. Stress causes your body to reduce its’ production of serotonin, so the body feels like it is tired all the time during the day, while it remains wide awake during the night time hours. We know that without proper sleep over time, negative effects occur to the memory, your moods, and to the heart. Acupuncture works to help the body to stimulate the production of its’ own normal serotonin levels. Raising the serotonin levels benefits the quality and quantity of sleep.

Allergies: Acupuncture reduces the amount of histamine in your body. So the sniffly, irritated eyes and mucous membranes, the swollen glands, and other allergic symptoms are due to body’s over-reaction. The flowers and grasses stimulate a hyper reaction in the body. Acupuncture can shut down the production of histamine in the body, so the symptoms reduce. This can help the mucous membranes feel less irritated, less congested and less itchy. It can also help stimulate the immune system to work better, so you can better resist the allergens.

Would you like more help with your unique problem? We are never too busy to help you. Call or email us today to get a free no pressure consultation to see if acupuncture is a good fit for you. Call today at 201-4407150 or email us at integrativeacupuncturecenter@gmail.com

Filed Under: Allergies, Pain, Sleep, Stress

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I returned to this office for pain related to a sports injury. I had pain in the upper body region from boxing and sparing and was not getting relief from the medications prescribed to me from the orthopedist. My most recent injury was preventing me from even raising my arm to brush my teeth as well… Read more
Donna, Haworth, NJ
I had an L-5 fracture in my back, a broken ankle and arthritis in both ankles. Pain also existed in my lower back and ankles. I was referred to Integrative Acupuncture from my brother, who is a chiropractor, and through his website. Since seeing Joshua, my sleeping is 80% better. My lower back pain … Read more
Jim, Ridgewood, NJ
I cannot begin to thank Joshua enough for his help. My experience and results with him were wonderful. He is not focused on just helping you ameliorate your specific problems, but he also looks at everything else going on with your body rather than just one piece of you. He genuinely wants to help y… Read more
Dee, Hewitt, NJ
When I first came into see Joshua, I had pain in my foot from running. Previously, I had tried icing, rest, and stretching. When I tried the services from Integrative Acupuncture Center, I noticed the results were incredibly helpful. After just two sessions all pain in the targeted area was gone and… Read more
Rosesann, Ramsey, NJ
I have suffered from headaches all of my life between four to five times per week. I have gone to physicians and have only been prescribed medications for my headaches. The results were always the same, and I always felt foggy due to the medication. I was referred to Joshua’s office through a frie… Read more
Anthony, Paramus, NJ
My experience with him was phenomenal. He [Joshua Goldstein] is very good at what he does and he has a very well rounded approach to helping. I would recommend him to anyone, especially if they suffer from stress or aches.
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