Hypertension

MacHolder wrote:

Hello,
My doctor has diagnosed me with high blood pressure and I find
it very hard to relax, I seem to be always up-tight. Can acupuncture
help me in any way??

This is among the most popular applications of acupuncture that there are. Acupuncture has very specific protocols for calming the spirit as we say, as well as sedating the liver which is how we often treat hypertension.

If you are currently on Western medication for high blood pressure, you can begin to take less after you begin your acupuncture treatments, but only if you have the ability to monitor your blood pressure and you have your physican's blessings.

I've seen some people's high blood pressure problems go away completely, and others go away partially. Everyone is different, but there is a lot of help that Chinese medicine can provide, absolutely.

	Al Stone, L.Ac. Beyond Well Being Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicines Santa Monica, CA. (310) 264-6668