August 2021 - Acupuncture & Massage Columbus Ohio

Massage Therapy Can Help With Stress Relief

by urban-acupuncture | Aug 10, 2021 | Massage Therapy

Stress Relief

Massage Therapy Can Help With Stress Relief Stress is unavoidable in present times. People of all age groups experience stress at varying levels. Your stress can be physical or mental. Unchecked stress can lead to a lot of health problems. Stress also causes a lot of other problems like anger outbursts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, burnout, etc. Stress reduces our immunity and leaves us vulnerable to illnesses.

What is the solution to these problems? Visiting a health professional and taking medications to resolve stress is one method of solving this problem. But as we all know, medications can sometimes cause unpleasant side effects, and their effect may be temporary.

Massage Therapy and Stress Relief

Massage therapy can be a safe and effective method for stress relief. It is beneficial for reducing both physical and emotional stress. Regular massages decrease cortisol production in the body. Massage increases the production of feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin.

A good massage session lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, releases feel-good hormones, and enhances relaxation. Massage also leads to the release of natural pain killers. The soothing touch of the therapist interferes with pain signals, preventing them from reaching the brain. A reduction in pain promotes an overall sense of well-being.

Massage also promotes the feeling of caring, comfort, and connection. A good massage in a comfortable setting leaves your mind and body refreshed. Massage therapy improves your health by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. This also gives you an emotional response of happiness. The comforting ambiance during massage therapy also contributes to the feeling of relaxation after the massage session.

Stress causes our muscles to tighten. Continuous stress can cause various aches and pains throughout our bodies. Massage therapy relaxes the muscles and sets free any tension present in our muscles. Massage also reduces inflammation in the body. Regular massages increase blood circulation in your body. This directs nutrients and oxygen to all the tissues in your body.

Preparing for a Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy does not require any special preparation. You will need to book a prior appointment for massage therapy. You should avoid consuming any food right before a massage. Inform the therapist if you have any health problems. Let the therapist know if you feel uncomfortable during the massage. Taking some rest after a massage session will help you to absorb the full benefits of the massage.

Getting a Good Massage Therapy

Massage therapies are getting increasingly popular due to the benefits associated with them. It is extremely important to visit a good massage therapist. Only an expert therapist can give you the full benefits associated with massage therapy. Visit Urban Acupuncture Center to get good massage therapy. They have centers in Columbus, Clintonville, Westerville, and Ohio. They offer different types of massage therapies like Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, and Neuromuscular massage. Their expert massage therapists help you to select the massage that is most suitable for your body. You can also book an online appointment by visiting their website.

Contact Urban Acupuncture Center in Columbus, OH For More Information

For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.

Can acupuncture help you loose weight?

by urban-acupuncture | Aug 1, 2021 | Acupuncture

Acupuncture Treats Patients by Targeting Biological Pathways

There are around 2000 acupuncture points across the body and, these points connect to biological pathways. An acupuncture specialist would stimulate the target points using metallic needles and moving them in specific directions. The purpose is to encourage the biological pathways to function well.

What are Biological Pathways?

Molecules and cells power the body to identify external factors and react accordingly. The cells and the molecules receive or send signals to various parts of the body through biological pathways. In other words, the cells look for chemical cues, also known as signals, to respond to factors like an infection, injury, drug administration, motor response etc. The chemical cues pass through the biological pathways. When the pathways malfunction, the body fails to respond to stimulants the way it should.

The metabolic pathway, for example, is one of the many biological pathways responsible for breaking down the food we eat into energy molecules. If the metabolic pathway faces a disruption, our metabolism will be affected, and we know how poor metabolism leads to weight gain.

Acupuncture targets the areas connected to the biological pathways that may cause weight gain.

The areas that acupuncture treatment target to encourage weight loss are:

The Kidneys
The Liver
The Spleen
The Endocrine
The Thyroid glands

The purpose is to improve the health of the malfunctioning biological pathways that connect to these organs, to eradicate any anomaly that is causing the weight gain.

Let’s see how the malfunctioning of the above organs leads to weight gain.

The spleen:

The spleen is an organ on the left side of the abdomen. It is responsible for fighting infections, filtering out old cells and providing nourishment to the body. A spleen that is not functioning well may cause metabolism-related issues including, weight gain.

The Endocrine:

The endocrine plays an integral role in the burning of fat, carbohydrates and proteins. A compromised endocrine means poor metabolism, ergo weight gain.

Thyroid Glands:

We are all aware of the association between hypothyroidism and low BMR leading to weight gain.

The Kidneys and the Liver:

Weight gain from diseases of the kidneys and the liver doesn’t happen overnight.

Toxins and fat build-up in the liver decreases the metabolism rate causing weight gain. Kidney failure causes weight gain when the body fails to manage the fluids. Acupuncture can improve kidney and liver health thereby, reducing the chances of kidneys and liver failure.

How may acupuncture help?

The proper functioning of the above organs relates to good metabolism. Acupuncture ensures the organs do their jobs well and keep the fat in control. Acupuncture can also control a part of the brain that causes hunger pangs through ear acupuncture.

In short, acupuncture reduces weight by:

Reducing stress which often causes overeating
Increasing metabolism
Reducing appetite

There might not be enough scientific evidence to prove that acupuncture will positively cause weight loss. However, it can be a robust secondary treatment for speeding the process of weight loss. First, it’s risk-free. Second, it allows the body to heal naturally and, the release of stress work to help you achieve your weight-loss goals.

With centers located in Columbus, Clintonville and Westerville in Ohio, Urban Acupuncture Center has accomplished, licensed acupuncturists dedicated to providing anyone and everyone an affordable and viable mode of healing.