According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide. Come let your stresses dissolve with 5 needles and learn relaxation techniques you can use at home to calm your mind. How Acupuncture Works: Gently inserted needles (smaller than a human hair) promote homeostasis in the parasympathetic nervous system stimulating the body's internal resources to heal itself. Acupuncture stimulates local blood flow, normalizes the nervous system and releases natural pain killers by sending a signal to the brain (effecting endorphins serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine also improving mental well being. Acupuncture can supress an overactive sympathetic nervous system by stimulating the relase of oxytocin - disengaging the body's fight or flight response. The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture states that, "A growing base of scientific evidence supports the use of acupuncture as a complementary treatment to help people stop smoking" alongside other behavioral and lifestyle modifications. You can read more about conditions for which acupuncture is helpful here

What Will Take Place:

We'll be in a group of up to 8 people sitting with 5 needles in our ears while learning relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises and guided imagery that can be used on a daily basis. Contact Kifferie Corley for details, questions or concerns at kifferie.befreewellness@gmail.com or (832)819-4604