Burnout can manifest in various ways and can affect individuals both mentally and physically.
Symptoms you might be experiencing include chronic fatigue, that unshakeable exhaustion even after a full night’s sleep, feeling “tired-but-wired”. Emotionally you might be experiencing increased cynicism, detachment from work, or a pervasive sense of inefficacy or reduced performance. Physically, you could be experiencing frequent headaches, muscle tension, or digestive issues. A marked decrease in motivation, irritability, and an inability to concentrate are also common features.
All of these symptoms highlight -luckily longstanding- imbalances in adrenal function and stress hormones output, which could leave your adrenals -and yourself, as a consequence- depleted and unable to function optimally.
This Summer I am offering an exclusive Burnout Rehab Package, a set of weekly tailored acupuncture treatments specifically designed with nervous system regulation + adrenal nourishment in mind. The package includes:
The adrenal glands, nestled above the kidneys, are vital partners in our body’s response to stress.
When you face a stressful situation, these hardworking glands release hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine, shifting your body to a sympathetic or “fight or flight” response. These hormones aid in controlling blood sugar levels, act as anti-inflammatory agents, and influence memory formation as well as metabolism.
By keeping blood pressure in check, cortisol ensures that vital organs receive an adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients. Additionally, it manages the body’s use and storage of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, ensuring that energy levels remain stable throughout the day. Briefly explained, adequate cortisol levels are essential for a balanced mood and cognitive function, highlighting its multifaceted role in daily health and well-being.
This holds true as long as your stress hormone levels remain somewhat balanced throughout the day. When stress arises, it can be intense but it is typically acute, short-lived and quickly resolved. However, prolonged states of stress and excessive output of stress hormones can cause the adrenal glands to become overworked and eventually fatigued, unable to meet the required cortisol production for the body to function optimally. In fact, on top of being the quintessential “stress hormone”, cortisol also plays a vital role in the body’s circadian rhythm regulation, immune response, inflammatory reactions and even weight regulation, among other essential functions.
Testing the adrenal glands is crucial for understanding individual stress responses and overall well-being. By measuring cortisol levels at four specific times throughout the day, we can pinpoint fluctuations that may indicate adrenal dysregulation. This data enables us to identify whether cortisol levels are too high, leading to increased stress and anxiety, or if they are too low, resulting in fatigue and reduced resilience to stress. We then use this comprehensive overview to customise your treatment plan and ensure a more effective approach to restoring balance and help you thrive.
Electroacupuncture is a powerful therapeutic tool that can significantly aid in the recovery from burnout by enhancing the body’s natural healing processes. It is a modern adaptation of traditional acupuncture, where electrical current frequencies are applied to acupuncture needles to enhance stimulation and promote healing.
Depending on the stage of burnout you’re currently experiencing, electroacupuncture can facilitate a balanced release of cortisol, addressing both overactivity and under-activity of the adrenal glands. This balance can help reduce feelings of overwhelm and anxiousness associated with high cortisol levels, while simultaneously supporting energy levels and resilience when cortisol is low.
One of its primary mechanisms of action involves stimulating the vagus nerve, a critical component of the parasympathetic nervous system that plays a vital role in regulating stress responses, heart rate, and digestion. Activation of the vagus nerve promotes a state of relaxation and restoration, counteracting the “fight or flight” response triggered by chronic stress and helping to shift the body towards the “rest and digest” state.
By incorporating electroacupuncture into your treatment plan, we can facilitate vagal activation, which in turn helps to decrease cortisol levels and mitigate symptoms of burnout. The electrical stimulation applied during electroacupuncture enhances blood flow, promotes the release of endorphins, and supports adequate function of the nervous system, giving you access to that blissful parasympathetic state.
This combination can lead to improvements in mood, reduced anxiety levels, and better emotional regulation. Over the course of 4-5 week we can take the time to truly understand and address the underlying imbalances in the body’s stress response, and utilise electroacupuncture to enhance your ability to cope with daily stressors, ultimately leading to better stress resilience.
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