Acupuncture is a therapeutic technique that has been used by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years to treat a diverse range of health issues. Western medicine now also recognizes the effectiveness of acupuncture in providing relief from brain fog, fatigue, and a broad range of other symptoms and conditions. The experienced providers at Total Health Primary Care in Selma, TX, provide acupuncture therapy to help you feel your best.
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture therapy involves the insertion of several thin needles into the skin in specific areas of the body. Depending on the size of the area being treated, anywhere from 5-20 needles could be needed. Once inserted, the needles remain in place for approximately 10-20 minutes before gently being removed.
Acupuncture is often used to treat pain, discomfort, and other symptoms. One of the reasons acupuncture helps alleviate pain and discomfort is that the insertion of needles into the skin is believed to stimulate the nervous system to release endorphins, which function like natural pain-killers. Acupuncture can also stimulate the release of other pain-relieving and healing chemicals into the body, as well as increase blood flow and restore energy.
Symptoms and Conditions Treated with Acupuncture
Many different types of symptoms and conditions can be effectively treated with acupuncture. At our healthcare practice in Selma, TX, acupuncture is commonly used to treat brain fog and fatigue, among other issues.
Acupuncture helps alleviate brain fog and improve memory and concentration by increasing blood circulation and helping you feel relaxed, calm, and less stressed. Following acupuncture treatment, many individuals struggling with brain fog experience better concentration, clearer thinking, and improved memory.
Individuals dealing with fatigue can also find relief through acupuncture therapy, which increases serotonin levels in the brain. Studies have linked low serotonin levels to disruptions in sleep, drowsiness, lethargy, and loss of motivation. Increasing serotonin levels through acupuncture helps improve mood and sleep, which helps alleviate fatigue.
In addition to alleviating brain fog and fatigue, acupuncture is helpful in treating a diverse range of other symptoms and conditions, including:
- Morning sickness
- Hormone imbalances
- Headaches/migraines
- Anxiety and depression
- Stress-related illnesses
- Chronic pain from arthritis
- Pain from autoimmune conditions
- Insomnia
Acupuncture is a gentle and effective method for alleviating brain fog and fatigue, as well as treating many other conditions. Schedule an appointment with one of our skilled providers to learn more about treatment with acupuncture by calling Total Health Primary Care in Selma, TX, at (210) 654-9300.