Acupuncture in the Summer

Love it or hate it, summer comes with a list of potential heat-related discomforts, like sunburns, heat exhaustion and seasonal allergies. If you’re craving time outside anyway, acupuncture can help naturally and holistically calm those summer ailments. Here are just a few ways acupuncture can make you more comfortable this summer. 

Regulating Body Temperature
Acupuncture has long been known for its ability to balance our Qi and promote better circulation. During the summer, when external heat can disrupt the body's internal temperature regulation, acupuncture helps restore that balance by stimulating your natural cooling mechanisms to alleviate heat-related symptoms and enhance overall comfort.

Soothing Seasonal Allergies
For many, summer also means dealing with seasonal allergies triggered by things like pollen and grass. Acupuncture can provide significant relief from your symptoms by boosting your immune system and reducing inflammation. And it can help alleviate nasal congestion, itchy eyes, sneezing and other discomforts associated with allergies.

Boosting Energy
While summer brings a sense of vibrancy and activity, its heat can also leave some people feeling drained and fatigued. Acupuncture can help restore your energy levels and reduce fatigue by balancing your body's natural energy flow, which will in turn help combat summer lethargy and give your physical and mental performance a boost.

Stress Relief and Emotional Balance
If summer is your time to relax, acupuncture is a great way to bring down stress levels through natural endorphins that fight pain, elevate your mood, and promote a sense of calm and emotional well-being by addressing both physical and emotional imbalances. 

Skin Health
The sun's rays can take a toll on skin, leading to sunburns, dehydration and other skin-related issues. Acupuncture is a holistic approach that promotes skin health from the inside out. It stimulates blood flow and encourages natural collagen production, which can improve skin tone and reduce inflammation. Acupuncture also can soothe sunburned skin.

There’s a lot of joy to be found in summer, and acupuncture is a natural solution to some of this season’s common challenges. So you can enjoy our warm, sunny days. 

In health and wellness,
Julie