The New Year can be exhausting….
If you’ve been feeling exhausted, wired-but-tired, anxious, or unable to get restorative sleep—you’re not alone. Many of our patients come to us feeling like their nervous system is constantly “on,” with no real off switch.
From a Chinese medicine perspective, this isn’t a personal failure or lack of willpower—it’s a nervous system that’s been overstimulated for too long. Leading to Liver qi stagnation & often Kidney Qi deficiency.
Why So Many People Feel Burned Out
Chronic stress, poor sleep, hormonal shifts, inflammation, and constant mental stimulation all keep the body in a sympathetic (fight-or-flight) state. Over time, this can lead to:
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Anxiety or racing thoughts
Digestive issues
Hormonal imbalance
Chronic tension or pain
Fertility challenges
Your body doesn’t heal, regulate hormones, or restore energy when it feels unsafe or continually out of balance. This is how our body loses it’s healing potential.
How Acupuncture Supports the Nervous System
Acupuncture helps activate the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) response. Many patients notice:
A sense of deep calm during treatment
Improved sleep quality
Reduced anxiety and muscle tension
Better digestion and energy
Improved hormone regulation
By improving circulation of qi and blood and calming the nervous system, acupuncture allows the body to reset and self-regulate again.
At True Health Acupuncture, we often pair acupuncture with gentle add-ons such as:
Ear seeds for continued nervous system support at home
Celluma Light Therapy for deeper regulation
Craniosacral Therapy for profound relaxation
Reiki to reconnect and support emotional transitions
At-Home Support We Often Recommend
In addition to in-clinic care, we frequently recommend simple tools patients can use at home to support their nervous system:
Common recommendations include:
Magnesium citrate for relaxation and sleep
Weighted blankets to promote calm and grounding
Blue light–blocking glasses in the evening
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How We Support This at True Health Acupuncture
If stress, poor sleep, or burnout is affecting your quality of life, pain, fertility, or overall health, we recommend starting with:
Weekly or biweekly acupuncture
Craniosacral therapy, Reiki Therapy
Lifestyle and supplement guidance
Many patients begin noticing improvement within just a few treatments.
Ready to reset your nervous system?
Schedule an acupuncture or craniosacral therapy appointment with us and let your body remember how to rest.