Calandra Center for Health & Wellness (CCHW), in Schaumburg, utilizes a set of methods designed to lessen the harmful effects of chronic stress on the body.
Not all stress is bad when it helps people take on the physical or mental challenges that replenish energy, enhance cardiovascular health, boost endurance or sharpen cognitive function. However, chronic stress can dysregulate the body’s stress-response system, causing excess stress hormones to accumulate and disrupt nearly all of the body’s functions. The resulting health issues include depression, cognitive impairment and heart disease.
It’s not always possible to avoid chronic stress, but regular interventions to lessen its physiological and mental effects can help prevent more serious long-term health issues.
CCHW’s integrative approach combines guidance in personal stress-management practices with therapeutic modalities that significantly lessen stress’ effects.
Personal energy practices include reiki, meditation and other energetic or mind-body techniques. Stress-alleviating practices within traditional Japanese reiki may include deep diaphragmatic breathing to stimulate the vagus nerve and calm the sympathetic nervous system; chanting to move sound vi ations through the body, triggering soothing effects on the nervous system; and contemplative practices that train individuals to be less reactive and remain calmer during stressful situations.
Holistic clinical applications at CCHW may include acupuncture and reiki, both thought to lower cortisol levels. Reiki combined with acupuncture appears to enhance the healing effects of acupuncture treatment. Another option pairs acupuncture with neuro-emotional technique (NET). Research shows NET impacts areas of the brain associated with stress. Combining auricular acupuncture with NET can further enhance stress-reduction effects.
Calandra Center for Health & Wellness is located at 830 E. Higgins Rd., Ste. 116, in Schaumburg. For more information, call 312-796-3965 or visit CalandraAcupuncture.com.
