Stress is an all too common problem in our society. Millions of Canadians report moderate to high stress levels across various surveys. We’re stressed about work, school, finances, caregiving, health, relationships and what the future holds for us. I ask almost all of my patients what their stress management strategies are and the majority of them say they don’t have any strategic ways to manage their stress. Some people have a couple strategies that help them feel more calm (like exercise or listening to music) but they wish they were doing more to deal with stress.
It’s easy to feel like there’s nothing you can do about your stress – that it’s just a normal part of life to be stressed out all the time. Life is busy and we all have numerous responsibilities to juggle right? But even if you can’t change stressful situations that you’re in, you can still increase your ability to cope with stress and feel better in the midst of the stress around you.
So many patients have come to me asking for stress management help and that is why I created the 4 Week Stress Release Program. It’s designed to help those who want to manage their stress better. It’s an individualized, easily implemented protocol of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, diet and lifestyle interventions to help bring some calm into your life.
Imagine a weekly escape to a relaxing acupuncture session. For the first part of the acupuncture session, I’ll guide you through building your natural stress management plan. The remainder of the acupuncture session will be a time of quiet and deep relaxation. You’ll be on a heated table with diffused essential oils and calming music around you. Your acupuncture points will be selected specifically for stress reduction and relaxation. Here is a breakdown of the topics that we’ll cover at the start of each session:
Week 1 – Assess your stress levels and implement carefully selected herbal and nutritional supplement support tailored to your health history and the symptoms you’re experiencing.
Week 2 – Build in science-backed habits for stress reduction.
Week 3 – Optimize your diet to give your body the nutrition you need to cope with stress.
Week 4 – Reassess stress levels, come up with a maintenance plan and connect to other resources.
If you have a jam-packed, busy lifestyle, you might be worried about how you’ll have the time to implement these recommendations. Don’t worry. I always meet my patients where they’re at and make sure my recommendations are realistic for their lifestyle.
This program may be a good fit for you if you can relate to any one of these:
You feel like you’re constantly stressed out.
You want to manage the physical and emotional effects of stress (bowel and stomach issues, acne, eczema flare ups, hair loss, depression, insomnia, anxiety, irregular menstrual cycles etc.)
You’re going through a stressful period (e.g. preparing for a big event, dealing with a difficult situation).
You feel like you need more stress management support than what you’re currently doing.
You need help building stress management strategies into your life.
You have a good handle on your stress levels and you want to make sure you maintain that.
You want to make use of your naturopathic medicine benefits in a way that will make a difference in your quality of life.
We all know that stress can take a toll on how we feel both physically and mentally. Getting a handle on your stress can take you from feeling like you’re struggling to make it through the day to feeling more balanced, more at peace and happier in your day to day life.
This is covered under your naturopathic medicine benefits. The duration of the program and frequency of visits can be modified to suit your needs. Book a free 15-minute consultation to find out more.