The word anxiety comes from the Latin anxietas, which means “anguish” or “apprehension”. The Latin term anxietas derives from anxius, which means “disturbed”, “ill at ease”, and is related to the verb anguere, which means “to squeeze” or “to suffocate”. This etymology reflects the feeling of tension,
discomfort and pressure associated with the emotional state of anxiety, often linked to the anticipation of danger or unpleasant situations. Therefore, the origin of the word is deeply related to the human experience of restlessness and anguish in the face of the unknown or uncertainty. Anxiety is one of the great challenges of modern society, affecting around 30% of the world's population and manifesting itself both through physical symptoms — such as insomnia, muscle pain, palpitations and digestive problems — and emotional symptoms, such as restlessness, irritability and emotional instability.
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Acupuncture in the Treatment of Anxiety

Acupuncture, one of the main techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has stood out as an effective and natural approach to relieving anxiety. The treatment consists of inserting fine needles into strategic points of the body, stimulating local and systemic reactions that promote physical and emotional balance. During the sessions, substances such as endorphins, dopamine and serotonin are released in the brain, providing calming, antidepressant and muscle-relaxing effects. These effects contribute to improving sleep, reducing muscle tension and relieving physical symptoms associated with anxiety. In addition, acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting deep relaxation and reducing levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Balancing Body and Mind

In the TCM view, anxiety results from a disharmony between the energies of the internal organs, often described as a “disharmony of the spirit (Shen).” Treatment is personalized, taking into account the individual as a whole—body, mind, and emotions. In addition to acupuncture,
Dietary guidelines, herbal medicine and other complementary therapies may be recommended, always with the aim of restoring energetic and emotional balance.

Psychoneuroacupuncture: Mind-Body Integration

Psychoneuroacupuncture is an innovative approach that integrates the principles of acupuncture with knowledge from neuroscience and psychology. This technique aims not only to alleviate symptoms, but also to act on the emotional and behavioral causes of anxiety, promoting greater awareness of emotional reactions and developing strategies to deal with everyday stress. “By experiencing states of deeper relaxation during sessions, individuals can learn to become aware of their emotional reactions and develop strategies to deal with them.
situations of greater stress that occur on a daily basis.”

Benefits

•  Reduction of symptoms of Anxiety and Stress

•  Improved sleep and overall well-being

•  Reduction of muscle tension and physical pain

•  Promotion of emotional and energetic balance

•  Personalized, individual-centered approach

If you feel that anxiety is affecting your quality of life,
acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can be allies
important on your path to balance and well-being.

Book an appointment and find out how these therapies can help
help restore harmony between body and mind.