There’s a reason that acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years – actually there are many! While Traditional Chinese Medicine has recognized the many benefits for centuries, western science and medicine are finally beginning to understand why. 

Here are six, science-based benefits of acupuncture:

Pain Management

Acupuncture is an all-natural way to boost the human body’s production of natural pain killing chemicals, including endorphins and neuropeptides. Knowing this, it comes as no surprise that pain management is one of the top reasons that people get acupuncture. Acupuncture can help with both chronic and acute pain. What’s more, acupuncture is recommended as the “first line of defense [for] patients suffering from low back pain.” As many as 85% of chronic pain patients have found relief from acupuncture! Bonus: Enjoy pain management benefits without the dangerous, addictive side effects of most pain medications like anxiety, irritability, drowsiness, nausea, and even addiction and death!

Insomnia

Quality of sleep affects every area of our lives and well-being, from mood, focus, and brain function to memory, energy, and appetite. Like pain management, the western medicine fix is typically sleeping pills. Unfortunately, also like pain management, medications for insomnia and sleep issues can come with negative side effects such as mental impairment, headaches, mental slowness, stomach pains, physical weakness, digestive issues, dependency, addiction, and more. Acupuncture goes to the root cause of sleep issues by promotions balance in the production of endorphins, melatonin, and serotonin, which not only impacts sleep but tension, pain, and mood as well! Scientific research has documented an increase of up to three hours a night of sleep thanks to acupuncture. In addition to longer duration, users also report improvements in quality of sleep. Acupuncture is the safer choice, and comes with other benefits as well!

Anxiety & Stress

Millions of Americans are impacted by anxiety and stress. As if that wasn’t bad enough, anxiety and stress can cause other issues like fatigue, depression, chest pain, frequent colds and infections, headaches, insomnia, stomach issues, loss of sexual desire, mood issues, and more. The good news: Scientific research has found that acupuncture balances blood hormone levels, significantly decreasing levels of peptides that induce anxiety and stress, as well as positively impacting the body’s responses to emotions, stress, and mood. Research has also found that acupuncture can improve mental clarity and functioning. 

Though research is still ongoing, users also report improvements in many other areas. 

At VIM Acupuncture, we treat the following conditions:

• Neurological Issues
• Stress / Anxiety Disorders
• Stroke Rehab
• Allergies
• Autoimmune Issues
• Headaches & Migraines
• Acute & Chronic Pain
• Hormone Issues
• ADD/ADHD
• Concussions
• Vertigo
• Tinnitus
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Depression & Mood Issues
• Adrenal Disorders
• Insomnia & Sleep Issues
• Autism
• Digestion
• Immune Health
• Mood & Focus Issues

The human body is an amazing thing when it is in proper balance. Experience the benefits for yourself -> Book a Vero Beach Acupuncture Appointment now! We proudly serve patients in the Vero Beach, Sebastian, Florida Ridge, Indian River Shores, Fort Pierce, and surrounding areas!