Taking a holistic approach, or a whole-person approach, to your health is part of a well-rounded lifestyle. Acupuncture, a 3,000-year-old traditional Chinese practice of inserting extremely thin needles into the skin at specific points of the body to cure diseases and relieve pain, has grown more popular in the United States, and for good reason. It works! At Carter Natural Health Center in Hendersonville, our acupuncture experts and chiropractic team will use this noninvasive method to help with many health problems, including improving blood pressure. First, let's discuss what acupuncture actually is.
What is Acupuncture and How Does It Work?
Chinese physicians believe there is an energy network traveling just below the surface of the skin. This energy network communicates from the exterior to the internal organs and structures referred to as acupoints. This energy works in harmony with all the body's systems, including the circulatory system. Applying needles using acupuncture restores harmony to affected areas in many ways.
How Does an Acupuncturist Improve Blood Pressure?
So how does this improve blood pressure? Acupuncture effectively reduces the body's stress hormones called cortisol and adrenaline, which increase blood pressure. On the other hand, acupuncture increases the natural pain-relieving and relaxation hormones called endorphins, which will help to reduce high blood pressure. Acupuncture is also known to improve circulation and blood flow throughout the body by widening the blood vessels and improving blood flow. Another positive effect of acupuncture is reducing inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation leads to cardiovascular issues like hypertension, stroke, and heart failure.
Contact Carter Natural Health Center Today
When you compare acupuncture and our chiropractic care to other options like medication and surgeries for improving blood pressure, there are more benefits than risks. In addition to a healthy diet, exercise routine, and positive lifestyle, our team in Hendersonville will personally tailor a program specifically targeted to your wellness needs, including improved blood pressure. Our goal is for you to lead a full and pain-free life. Contact us today and schedule an appointment at 615-826-8480.