How Acupuncture Works with Your Nervous System
Your nervous system controls everything from movement and
sensation to mood and memory.
When it’s out of balance, you may experience headaches, nerve pain, anxiety,
sleep issues, or difficulty concentrating.
Acupuncture for Nervous System Health
Ever wonder how tiny acupuncture needles create such big changes?
The answer lies in your nervous system, your body’s master communication network.
Your nervous system controls everything: pain signals, stress levels, digestion, and sleep.
When it’s balanced and functioning well, you feel better. Acupuncture helps restore that balance naturally,
working with your body’s own healing abilities to improve how you feel overall.
At Acupuncture by Danielle, I help clients understand how acupuncture gently influences this vital system,
guiding your body back to its natural state of health and well-being.
How Acupuncture Influences the Nervous System - Simple Explanation
When acupuncture needles are gently inserted at specific points, they create remarkable changes:
1. Sends a "Hello!" to Your Nerves:
The needle stimulates sensory nerves under your skin and muscles, sending healing signals to your brain and spinal cord
2. Prompts Your Brain to Act:
Your brain responds by releasing natural chemicals including: - Endorphins: Your body's natural painkillers that reduce pain and promote calm - Neurotransmitters: Chemicals like serotonin (mood) and adenosine (sleep) that regulate your body's internal balance
3. Calms the "Fight or Flight" Response:
Acupuncture helps shift from stress mode to "rest and digest" mode, which: - Reduces stress and anxiety - Improves sleep quality - Aids digestion - Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
4. Regulates Pain Signals:
Acupuncture helps "retrain" your brain to process pain differently, turning down the volume on chronic pain
5. Promotes Healing & Reduces Inflammation:
Acupuncture improves circulation and reduces inflammation, promoting your body's natural healing in injured or stressed areas.
The Benefits
By working with your nervous system in this gentle way, acupuncture can help:
- Alleviate acute and chronic pain
- Reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm
- Improve sleep patterns
- Support digestive health
- Enhance overall well-being and resilience
Danielle's Approach
Acupuncture isn’t magic, it’s a sophisticated way of tapping into your body’s natural ability to heal and find balance through your nervous system.
Curious how acupuncture can support your specific health concerns? I’d be happy to discuss it with you.
Personalized acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale by Dr. DeFreitas, DOM, AP, for holistic well-being.
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