General Health and Wellness
Many people seek help from an acupuncturist for specific issue and then stop treatment after the issue is resolved. However, there are benefits to incorporating occasional acupuncture treatments into your general health maintenance routine. Acupuncture is thought to aide in the release of immune-system cells that can contribute to improved disease fighting capabilities. No more "getting every bug that does around." It also stimulates the release of neuro-transmitters such as endorphins that support the body's ability to counteract stress hormones, thus helping to even out mood swings, anxiety and depression. One study found that, in addition to stimulating the release of pain-relieving endorphins, it also increased the number of endorphin receptors in the brain. This may be one of the reasons that patients report that, "I still get the occasional neck pain, but it doesn't settle in and last for weeks like it used to."