5 REASONS TO GET ACUPUNCTURE BEFORE YOUR WEDDING
Congratulations! You're getting married!
Acupuncture has been popular since ancient times for a reason: It makes people feel better. What’s more, in recent years, patients undergoing the procedure to treat health concerns have often noticed that their looks have benefited, too—leading to a rise in “acupuncture facials” that combine whole-body rebalancing with targeted needle stimulation (and, sometimes, spa-like add-ons) for glowing skin. Less well known, however, is the fact that the technique can also be used to address specific, pesky cosmetic issues—and as it turns out, those are one of the first things a practitioner might look at when diagnosing you.
With acupuncture taking the health and wellness world by storm, why not incorporate it into your big day? Here are five benefits that would benefit any bridal or wedding party:
1. Your Skin Will Glow
The goal of a facial acupuncture treatment is to naturally improve one’s complexion and give a more youthful radiant glow, while simultaneously addressing any internal conditions that are causing signs of aging.
Here are five specific problem areas that acupuncture directly treats:
De-Puff
Clear Up Acne
Calm Rosacea
Brighten Dull Skin
Tighten and Tone
2. Stress Redux
Planning your wedding is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and stressful periods of your entire life. There are so many details to figure out and decisions to make that being a bride almost becomes your full-time job. Acupuncture is one of the most effective natural remedies to calm your body and relax your mind and spirit.
By selecting specific pressure points, acupuncture stimulates the release of dopamine and serotonin—the “feel good” chemicals—in your body that balance mood and reduce the physical effects of stress. Additionally, the treatment helps you maintain this tranquil state by promoting better sleep habits and regulating your bodily response to the anxiety wedding planning often triggers.
3. It Helps with Your Weight-loss Journey (If You're on One)
You’re beautiful at any weight, but the fact cannot be ignored that we all want to look our absolute best on the big day. When it comes to losing weight, acupuncture increases ghrelin, a hormone that regulates the storage of fat and metabolism by controlling meal initiation and decreasing leptin. It’s also very effective in weight loss control programs
4. You’ll Have Better Sex
For women, acupuncture has been proven to heighten libido and help women with anorgasmia, a type of sexual dysfunction in which women cannot achieve orgasm. In general, the relief of stress and pelvic pain are also vital components of a healthy sex life, and acupuncture is one of the easiest ways to do so. For men, it helps to relieve anxiety and therefore prevent premature ejaculation. Additionally, acupuncture enhances blood flow in the penis, making for stronger erections.
5. Most Importantly…RELAX!
Acupuncture is best known for helping with muscle pain and tension, which can really act up during high-stress situations like planning a wedding. Research supports the mechanism and efficacy of acupuncture for a wide variety of pain conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, knee pain, and migraine headaches. Acupuncture has been known to stimulate neurotransmitters in the brain, increasing serotonin and epinephrine levels, which leads to an extreme state of relaxation following an acupuncture treatment, and a reduction in overall stress and anxiety.