Patient Education for Stress & Anxiety
After an acupuncture treatment for anxiety and stress, you might experience:
- A sense of deep relaxation
- Improved mood and mental clarity
- Feeling more balanced and less reactive
- Temporary emotional release as your body processes stress
Do This to Support Calmness
- Breathe deeply – try slow belly breathing for 2–3 minutes
- Move gently – walking, stretching, or yoga to release tension
- Stay hydrated – water supports your nervous system and energy flow
- Eat grounding foods – warm meals, root vegetables, oats, and soups
- Rest well – aim for consistent sleep to let your body recharge
Things to Limit if You’re Feeling Anxious
- Excess caffeine or sugar, which can heighten stress
- Overexposure to news, social media, or screens
- Overcommitting your time — allow yourself pauses
- Skipping meals, which can destabilize mood
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Sea-Bands
These wrist bands conduct acupressure on a key point to alleviate anxiety.
Magnesium Glycinate
This supplement helps to relieve anxiety and promote restful sleep.
Magnesium Drops
This supplement helps to relieve anxiety and promote restful sleep in a liquid form.
L-Theanine
This supplement helps to relieve stress & anxiety.
Bach Rescue Remedy
Flower essences for natural stress relief.
Bach Rescue Pastilles
Each pastille contains one dose of Rescue Remedy for on-the-go stress relief.
Weighted Blanket
A weighted blanket can help soothe anxiety & stress.
Calm App
Use this app to help relieve stress and to promote a mindfulness practice.
5-Minute Journal
Use this journal to start a gratitude practice to calm stress & anxiety.
at home care
Tips to Support Stress & Anxiety Between Visits
01
Breathing & Mindfulness
Practices like deep belly breathing, the box breathing or Take 5 techniques, or progressive muscle relaxation can quickly reduce acute stress and calm the brain’s “fight-or-flight” response.
✨ Download my breathing handouts below for quick reference:
Take 5 Breathing Technique
Learn how to utilize this technique to calm stress and anxiety.
Box Breathing Technique
Learn how to utilize this technique to calm stress and anxiety.
02
Practice Acupressure at Home
Gently press calming points like PC6 (or using Sea-Bands) or LV3 to self-soothe when stress spikes. These points are part of many traditional acupuncture protocols for anxiety and can be found in my acupressure guide below:
Stress & Anxiety Acupressure Guide
Download this quick reference guide to acupuncture points to relieve stress & anxiety.
Acupuncture Points Handbook
This book is a great resource for learning acupressure and acupuncture point location.
03
Body Movement
Regular gentle yoga, tai chi, or walking in nature supports nervous system regulation, reduces stress anxiety and reinforces the effects of acupuncture.
✨ Tai Chi Class in Cornelius: There is a regular Tai Chi class offered through Cornelius Parks & Rec.
04
Prioritize Sleep
Prioritize sleep hygiene — consistent bedtime, reduced screen time before bed, and daily routines cue the body’s relaxation systems.
05
Journaling & Tracking
Track stress & anxiety triggers, sleep, and your response after acupuncture sessions. Establishing a gratitude practice has also shown to have many calming effects.
Tip:
Here’s a self-care journal that I recommend if you don’t already have one.
Research
Here’s what science says about acupuncture and anxiety:
Blog Posts:
Strategies for Treating Anxiety
Discover simple, easy and effective strategies that you can use at home to help you manage and work through your anxiety, naturally.
The Best Supplement for Stress and Anxiety
When stress and anxiety become overwhelming, you want to be able to draw upon natural remedies to get you through. I highly recommend one supplement because it can address many of the physical and emotional symptoms of stress and anxiety. Read on to discover why you should try this amazing mineral.
Book Now!
If it’s been awhile since your last treatment or if you’re now experiencing anxiety or stress, it’s time to book an appointment! Schedule today:
More Resources:
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