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Juntendo Clinic

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Arlington Heights, IL 60005 US

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How Acupuncture Can Improve Your Brain Health

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Benefits of Acupuncture for Brain Health

Would you like to improve your memory, concentration, or ability to focus? Acupuncture treatments are just as beneficial for your brain as they are for the rest of your body.

How Acupuncture Can Help Boost Your Brain

Acupuncture keeps your body perfectly balanced and ensures that Qi, an essential life force flows freely. When Qi blockages occur, you're more likely to experience aches and pains, illnesses, brain fog, confusion, poor memory, and other issues.

During acupuncture treatments, your acupuncturist inserts hair-thin needles into your body to clear blockages. Once normal Qi flow is restored, your symptoms begin to improve.

Brain health advantages of acupuncture include:

  • Better Memory. Memory problems are an unavoidable aspect of aging, even if you don't have dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Acupuncture treatments may help you avoid these frustrating aging effects. Animals that received acupuncture treatments demonstrated improved memory and ability to learn in a systematic review of animal studies published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.
  • Less Anxiety. It's difficult to focus on a task when you're feeling anxious or nervous. In one research study, college students who received acupuncture treatment improved their working memory and made 36 percent fewer math errors compared to a control group that did not receive the treatment. The students also reported lower levels of anxiety after treatment. The study appeared in the October 2013 issue of the Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies.
  • Improved Function in Alzheimer's Patients. Scalp acupuncture may improve memory, spatial learning, and brain glucose metabolism in people who have Alzheimer's disease, according to HealthCMi.
  • Natural Treatment for ADHD Symptoms. Sitting still and concentrating on school work is difficult for children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adults who have ADHD may not struggle with restlessness but might still have difficulty focusing. No matter your age, acupuncture treatment may improve fidgeting and enhance focus and concentration.
  • Balanced Hormones in Peri-Menopausal Women. Fluctuating hormones during peri-menopause can also affect brain function, causing memory issues and difficulty concentrating. Acupuncture helps women's bodies adjust to changing hormone levels and has a beneficial effect on memory, focus, and hot flashes.
  • Fewer Chemo Brain Symptoms. Trouble multi-tasking, forgetfulness, and difficulty learning new things often occur after chemotherapy treatment. Commonly called "chemo brain," the condition can be very frustrating for people trying to carry out their normal activities during cancer treatment. Chemotherapy disrupts the balance of your body, causing these troubling symptoms. Restoring your natural balance with acupuncture may relieve chemo brain symptoms and also reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Reduced Stress and Pain. Relieving stress and pain indirectly improves memory and cognition. When you're overwhelmed by stress or distracted by pain, you may find that your ability to focus and remember names, facts, and figures suffers. Acupuncture treatment triggers the production of serotonin, a natural chemical that reduces stress and anxiety. Treatments also prompt your body to release endorphins, hormones that act as natural pain killers. Keeping pain and stress under control may help you improve your ability to make decisions, solve difficult problems, and remember important appointments.

Acupuncture offers a simple, completely natural way to improve your brain health. Contact our office if you would like to take advantage of the many benefits of this time-tested treatment.

Sources:

Acufinder: Boost Your Brain Power with Acupuncture

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture for Improving Learning and Memory Ability in Animals, 8/19/16

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies: The Effect of Acupuncture on Working Memory and Anxiety, 10/13

HealthCMI: Acupuncture for Alzheimer’s Memory and Brain Function, 2/24/17

Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Facts and Statistics

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience: Can Acupuncture Treatment of Hypertension Improve Brain Health?

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies: Acupuncture for Patients with Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 12/29/17

PubMed: A Meta-Analysis on Acupuncture Treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 8/15

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  • "Earlier this year, I woke up one day with extreme pain in my right shoulder. After a trip to the emergency room and an orthopedic surgeon appointment, it was discovered that I had calcific tendinopathy. The diagnosis was that I would need to be in a shoulder immobilizer for 3-4 months for painful rehab and months of harsh prescription medications. This is when I consulted with Dr. Kari and Kimberley. After the first treatment, I was able to remover the shoulder immobilizer. By the third treatment, I was back at full strength. I owe my ability to enjoy my summer to Juntendo Clinic and recommend Dr. Kari and Kimberly to everyone I speak with."
    C.F.
  • "I came to see Dr. Kari one year ago due to infertility. Dr. Kari used her knowledge and experience to help me have two healthy boys. I also did acupuncture throughout my pregnancy and that helped me stay energized and maintain a healthy pregnancy."
    J.H.
  • "Thank you so very much for treating my lower back pain caused by the sciatica nerve. The pain is completely gone. I would also like to thank you for being so thoughtful and concerned about my health."
    M.J.
  • "Acupuncture has helped me in many ways. No medical treatments helped me get pregnant, but acupuncture helped. Also I am more relaxed. Acupuncture brought light into my life. I got a beautiful daughter and I cannot be more thankful to Dr. Kari."
    Z.B.
  • "I believe acupuncture treatment helped me greatly to have a successful pregnancy. Especially going through a year of treatment."
    M.A.
  • "Helped with headaches, bloating, heartburn, and acupuncture has really helped with morning sickness. I started coming to the clinic in early this year. Dr. Ye has been a god send to me."
    E.P.
  • "Have a lot of confidence in Dr. Ye's knowledge and skills. Would refer others to Juntendo. Office is very clean / hygenic. Staff is professional and people oriented. Dr. Ye is very personable. I am very pleased with Juntendo."
    A.E. / Arlington Heights, IL

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