Acupuncture For Heart Health
The leading cause of death for humans, heart disease is called the silent killer—often undetected until it’s too late. However, the CDC acknowledges that nearly 80% of heart disease is preventable with quality care, including a healthy lifestyle, diet, and stress reduction. Heart health is paramount for overall well-being, as the heart serves as the lifeline of the body, pumping oxygen-rich blood to every organ and tissue. Any compromise in heart function can have serious consequences, affecting not only physical health but also quality of life. Studies have shown that acupuncture helps with hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart rate variability by impacting the parasympathetic nervous system.
In Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine (WS-TCM), the heart rules all the organs. Its role in pumping and pushing blood is aligned with Western medicine, yet TCM also assigns emotional processes to the heart. Over thousands of years, the heart has been said to house the mind and spirit. The heart is not only a physical organ but also holds great significance in TCM philosophy, representing the seat of consciousness and the source of vitality and spirit. In TCM, the heart governs not only circulation but also emotions, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness. Therefore, maintaining heart health is essential for overall vitality and well-being.
Acupuncture plays a crucial role in supporting heart health by regulating the flow of Qi (vital energy) and promoting balance within the body's systems. By stimulating specific acupuncture points along the body's meridians, acupuncture for heart health can help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and alleviate stress, all of which are vital for heart health. Acupuncture has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve cardiac function, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.
Moreover, acupuncture can help address underlying imbalances that contribute to heart disease, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity. By promoting relaxation and reducing stress hormones such as cortisol, acupuncture can help lower blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular function. Additionally, acupuncture can support weight management by regulating appetite, reducing cravings, and promoting metabolism, all of which are essential for maintaining a healthy heart.
In addition to acupuncture, lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, stress reduction techniques, and adequate sleep are essential for promoting heart health and preventing cardiovascular disease. TCM dietary therapy emphasizes consuming nourishing foods that support heart health, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Foods with heart-healthy properties, such as garlic, ginger, turmeric, and omega-3 fatty acids, are often emphasized to support circulation, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol levels.
Furthermore, managing stress and emotional well-being is crucial for heart health, as chronic stress can contribute to hypertension, inflammation, and other risk factors for heart disease. Stress reduction practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and tai chi can help calm the mind, reduce stress hormones, and promote relaxation, all of which are beneficial for heart health.
A great deal of attention and care is given to holistic care, and TCM plays an active part in successfully addressing major risk factors such as stress, smoking, weight gain, poor diet, poor sleep, and high blood pressure. Our practitioners have 50+ years of collective clinical experience, and our experience in heart health includes treatment for:
Smoking cessation
as well as heart rate variability, angina, and arrhythmia. While serious heart conditions should be managed by your cardiologist and primary care physician, we are experienced in collaborating with doctors to use WS-TCM as a complementary therapy to reduce stress and improve overall health. Once we assess and determine your pulse and pattern, we can structure an appropriate plan to alleviate your symptoms. This program may consist of:
Individualized Attention and Instruction
Customized Chinese Herbal Formulas
Nutritional Support, Information, & Counseling
Stress/Anxiety Reduction Techniques
Lifestyle/Environmental Recommendations
In acupuncture treatments, needles are commonly placed in the hands, feet, limbs, back, and abdomen to treat pain and remove qi/energy blockages. Depending on your condition—and your compliance with nutrition and lifestyle recommendations—relief may come within several visits, continuing to build throughout treatment.
Our staff is highly trained and ready to treat your individual health concerns with a customized plan for YOU. That’s why our clients have given us a 4.8 rating on Google and consider us as the best acupuncture Brooklyn has! Real medicine to heal the body naturally has significant effects. Step into the office and see why we make a difference in the lives of our clients.
— Ben M., Brooklyn
