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Thanksgiving is over and the December holidays are right around the corner, which means you might be feeling a bit of stress and anxiety right now. Making travel plans, buying presents, preparing to socialize with family members that you don’t exactly get along with, fighting off the urge to eat the cookie batter, and coping with extra pressure at work don’t make a great combination. Fortunately, you have acupuncture to help you get through the crazy, chaotic holiday season with peace and grace.
Reduce Migraine Headaches and Chronic Pain
Acupuncture has become a go-to treatment for people struggling with migraine headaches. In fact, the Center for Complementary Medicine at the University of Munich completed a comprehensive study and concluded that acupuncture “could be a valuable non-pharmacological tool in patients with frequent chronic tension-type headaches.” Since the holiday season definitely has the tendency to create tension and stress, acupuncture can help you make it to January without a slamming, pounding head and the many other miserable symptoms that come with regular migraines.
Relieve Stress and Anxiety
While a massage and a hot shower are known to relieve stress, acupuncture can relieve stress and anxiety more efficiently. This is because acupuncture actually stimulates your central nervous system to release natural chemicals that change your biological processes. When done professionally, acupuncture can target the right spots on the body that will naturally reduce anxiety and help you get into the holiday spirit.
Sleep Through the Night
Insomnia? Not with acupuncture. Unlike sleep medications that can lead to morning fogginess and fatigue, acupuncture is completely side effect free. By triggering those special “sleep hormones” in the body, acupuncture helps you get a good night’s rest on a consistent basis so you’re ready to take on crowds at the mall, traffic, and your office holiday party.