【Acupuncture to Overcome Summer Fatigue｜Balance Your Nervous System and Digestive Health to Relieve Discomfort】

Are you struggling with summer fatigue symptoms like feeling sluggish, constant tiredness, loss of appetite, or trouble sleeping?

The drastic temperature differences between air-conditioned rooms and the scorching outdoors, restless nights, and excessive intake of cold foods and drinks all disrupt your autonomic nervous system.

As a result, your digestive function weakens, and you start to experience an overall vague sense of malaise.

Why acupuncture is effective for summer fatigue

In traditional Eastern medicine, summer fatigue is viewed as a stagnation of "Qi (energy), blood, and fluids," with particular emphasis on the weakening of the "spleen and stomach" (digestive function).

From a Western medical perspective, it is mainly caused by imbalances in the autonomic nervous system, poor blood circulation, and decreased organ function.

One of the most important benefits of acupuncture is its ability to regulate the autonomic nervous system.

Recent studies have shown that stimulating specific acupuncture points activates the parasympathetic nervous system (responsible for relaxation), helping to reset the mind and body.

This is especially effective for those suffering from digestive issues, insomnia, and chronic fatigue.

Four key effects of acupuncture for summer fatigue

✅ Regulates the autonomic nervous system : Stimulating acupuncture points helps shift the body from a sympathetic (fight-or-flight) to a parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state.

✅ Improves digestive function : Some acupuncture points help relieve symptoms such as loss of appetite, indigestion, and diarrhea.

✅ Promotes blood circulation and combats coldness : Moxibustion and acupuncture on acupuncture points help alleviate cold hands and feet, swelling, and fatigue.

✅ Improves sleep quality : Encourages deep breathing and relaxation, helping improve sleep onset and reduce nighttime awakenings.

Acupuncture: A drug-free approach to summer fatigue

"I feel unwell, but it’s not serious enough to see a doctor."

"I want to recover naturally without relying on medication."

If this sounds like you, acupuncture - a natural therapy - can be the perfect solution.

By stimulating surface acupuncture points, acupuncture helps regulate the autonomic nervous system and internal organ function, aiming to address summer fatigue at its root.

Building a body that can withstand summer fatigue starts with daily care.

Acupuncture, which is also supported by Western medical reasoning for autonomic nervous system care, is highly recommended for anyone struggling with summer-related discomfort.

I encourage you to experience the power of acupuncture firsthand.

Daisuke Tazawa

BODYWORKS AZABU

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