Stress
Many patients feel a deep sense of relaxation after acupuncture treatments. Some patients report that they feel as relaxed as when they had anesthesia or an overall sense of wellbeing
Science has shown that with Acupuncture the body releases "Happy Hormones".
One study in the journal Anesthesiology. 2003 Jun;98(6):1328-32 demonstrated Acupuncture at the relaxation point to be an effective treatment for anxiety in the preoperative setting.
The study was done evaluating patients that were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Patients in the acupuncture group reported significantly less anxiety than patients in the sham group on arrival to the hospital. Similarly, patient perception of pain during treatment and treatment outcomes of their illnesses were significantly more positive in the relaxation group than in the sham group.