Three tips for Stress Management
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to focus on the impact of stress on our lives and explore ways to cope with its challenges. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), stress isn’t just a mental or emotional experience, it can manifest physically in the body. The spring season is associated with the liver and gallbladder – organs responsible for the smooth flow of Qi and the body’s natural detoxification processes, these organs play a key role in our emotional and physical well-being. Today we’re exploring a few ways TCM can help with stress.
Bleeding cupping therapy
Bleeding cupping therapy is especially beneficial during the spring season. As the body transitions out of winter’s slower, inward energy, spring is the ideal time to release stagnation and support renewal, very much like an internal spring clean! Bleeding cupping helps draw out toxins, promote circulation and reduce inflammation, making it a powerful way to clear heat & excess pressure from the liver. This not only aids physical detoxification but also helps relieve stress, irritability & emotional buildup—common signs of liver qi stagnation—leaving the body feeling lighter, more balanced, and aligned with the energetic shift of the season.
Acupuncture
A skilled acupuncturist can help balance the energies of the liver and gallbladder, common points targeted include points on the legs and hands, as well as the head. Acupuncture is known to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and help with mood. Why not book in for a Touch Tuina acupuncture treatment?
Herbal Remedies
Herbal remedies have long been a trusted tool for managing stress, offering natural support. TCM herbs can help to calm the nervous system, sooth emotional tension and restore a sense of calm. Herbs such as ‘Xiao Yao Wan’ are great for reducing both frustration and stress. TCM herbs are available at Touch Tuina, book a consultation to find out more.
There are many ways to manage stress as well as the above, in this post we shared last year we include gentle liver cleanse tips, looking into the root cause of stress and a simple emotional stress release technique, ESR and the Crown Pull. In line with Stress Awareness Week, we’re also sharing top tips on all things to do with stress management from our fabulous practitioners so check out our Instagram and TikTok.
If the focus on Stress Awareness Month makes you want to find out more about how Touch Tuina can reduce yours, just get in touch to book an appointment!
