Chinese medicine is a fantastic tool for lowering anxiety and encouraging a state of calm and control. Acupuncture and herbal medicine help your body switch from “fight or flight” mode into “rest and digest” mode, and when you’re anxious and stressed, this reset can make all the difference. Many of my patients in the east bay suffer from some degree of stress, anxiety, or overwhelm, and I know that our work together will greatly benefit them. A few years ago I helped Tamara, a woman in her mid-30s, through anxiety that was hampering both her work life and her personal life. When she first came to see me, she was suffering from insomnia along with night sweats, anxiety and overwhelm at work, stress eating, and an inability to leave her work behind when she got home. After the first acupuncture treatment Tamara was already feeling a little bit better. Feeling calmer enabled her to start reading a book about managing anxiety, which taught her some tips and also helped her see which of her behaviors were tied to her anxiety. After that first treatment her insomnia was only occurring half as often. By the third treatment, Tamara was significantly in control of her anxiety. When things got out of hand at work, she would imagine that she were lying relaxed on the acupuncture table and know that it was in her power to return to feeling calm and in control. She had begun exercising again, was cooking at home and eating reasonable portions, and felt optimistic overall. Tamara came for six acupuncture treatments overall and was then able to manage her anxiety and mood on her own. Are you looking to reduce your anxiety, stress, or feelings of overwhelm? Come in for an acupuncture treatment to get the support you need. I look forward to seeing you!