Acupuncture + Adrenal Fatigue

The adrenal glands produce a number of hormones that are necessary for optimal health; these include cortisol, adrenaline, testosterone and estrogen. When you are under constant emotional, mental or physical stress, the adrenal glands can over produce cortisol to keep up with the demands of stress. This excess prevents the adrenal glands from producing other hormones that the body needs, resulting in fatigue, body aches, sleep disturbances, digestive issues and nervousness.

Acupuncture is one of the best methods to regulate the adrenal glands. Acupuncture works by relaxing the nervous system. By relaxing the nervous system we allow the body to enter what I like to call “the healing zone”: this zone is state that is neither fight nor flight, only restorative healing happens here. Acupuncture ensures the Qi (vital energy) flows freely through the body and that yin and yang are in relative balance. In Western terms, acupuncture helps restore homeostasis. Acupuncture for adrenal fatigue stimulates the points associated with the kidneys to boost adrenal functions, to promote healthy cortisol levels and increase the production of dopamine and serotonin to lower stress.

Acupressure can also be used to extend your treatments. Self-applied acupressure to the points one hand width below the lateral eye of your knee, and between your achilles tendon and your medial malleolus can help improve adrenal function between acupuncture appointments. Massage these points, as shown in the images, in a clockwise motion daily.

Christina Trieste is a Licensed Acupuncturist with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, has a Diplomate of Acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She has specialized training in Orthopedic Acupuncture. She works with a full scope of health conditions including but not limited to: Post-Stroke Recovery, Mental + Emotional Health, Sleep Disorders and Insomnia, Digestive Disorders, Pain Management, Women’s Health, Fertility and Preventative Medicine.

Book with Christina on Monday, Tuesday, Friday + Saturday.