Many of today’s foods, drinks, and body care products contain chemicals whose long-term effects on humans are undetermined. To mitigate potential damage caused by the toxins, many people turn to detoxification. When acupuncture is added to these cleanses, it can help people recover from negative side effects of the purging process. Marie Gonzales, L.Ac., in Nyack, NY, provides an array of treatments to boost health and wellness and explains how acupuncture helps you detoxify.

What Is Detoxification?

Detoxification is a trendy subject, but many people don’t understand it. The process rids the body of chemicals and other impurities. Some people achieve this with juice cleanses, eating only specific foods, or following strict exercise regimens.

A detox plan typically includes abstaining from alcohol, caffeine, and drugs. The withdrawal process can have uncomfortable side effects, even if you’re detoxing from seemingly harmless sugar. Headaches, stomachaches, and fatigue are common results of toxins leaving your body.

How Acupuncture Aids Detoxification

Some experts believe acupuncture encourages impurities to vacate your body and minimizes side effects of the process. It can reduce your chance of sleep disruption, gas, muscle tension, and other unpleasant reactions so you can detox thoroughly and more comfortably.

Acupuncture during a cleanse can focus on particular areas based on what you are trying to eliminate from your body. It also can address areas where you might experience side effects. Needles placed in your temples and neck will mitigate headaches while targeting the pelvic and belly area can ease stomach discomfort.

Acupuncture can address many symptoms and health problems as well as reduce unpleasant effects of detoxification. If you want to receive acupuncture during your next cleanse, call Marie Gonzales, L.Ac., at (845) 398-1312. Visit the natural wellness center’s website to learn how acupuncture can reduce pain and possibly improve other conditions, including hormonal imbalances, infertility, and stress.