Weddings are usually thought of as joyous occasions that celebrate the union of 2 individuals in marriage. However, if you've ever been involved in planning a wedding, you may find all the necessary preparations to be a major stressful life event.
The pressures of planning this momentous occasion require individuals to keep their heads straight through all of the high-stakes decisions, financial obligations, and mounting family tensions. Feelings of frustration, anxiety, and even resentment towards partners may lead future brides and grooms to feel out of control.
How can future brides and grooms cope with stress as the big day approaches? Wedding websites and magazines recommend exercise, extra sleep, and spa days. These are all helpful ideas, but what if you have zero energy to exercise or you are having trouble falling asleep? Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can help you move beyond the headaches, conquer the nervous tension, and allow you the freedom to focus on the positives as your big day approaches.
Acupuncture: keeping you calm and balanced
First and foremost, TCM practitioners seriously consider the emotional state of the individual. In fact, specific acupuncture points are used exclusively to help relax and calm the mind.
From a scientific point of view, the stimulation of these points can influence our bodies' neurotransmitters, endogenous opioids, and hormones. In other words, acupuncture can influence our brain chemistry and therefore could reduce the effects of the stress response.
From a TCM point of view, acupuncture is said to regulate the body's energy source known as qi (pronounced "chee"). Qi travels to all parts of the body in pathways or meridians, nourishing all of our tissues, muscles, and organs. Simply put, when the qi of the body is imbalanced or blocked, disease can occur. Acupuncture, along with the use of herbal medicine, is thought to remove these blockages by helping you feel calmer and allowing you to think with more clarity and generally feel happier and healthier.
Getting the most out of your acupuncture session
To ensure a safe and effective acupuncture session, it is best to seek out a registered acupuncturist or TCM practitioner. However, keep in mind that acupuncturists and TCM practitioners are not regulated in all provinces and territories. Acupuncture sessions usually take place for 10 to 30 minutes and it’s common to have 6 to 12 sessions over a 3-month period.
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