Alcohol Detox & Acupuncture – Beating Addition

Recently, a client came to me who struggled with alcohol addiction. After a treatment, I put ear seeds in his ear, which are taped on specific meridian points. I gave him instructions to stimulate them 3-5 times a day by pressing on them gently. After a few days, he happily reported back to me that he had completely lost his desire to drink.

It sounds dramatic, but it’s true. Acupuncture can be a powerful tool when it comes to detox from alcohol.  Do you remember your first drink of alcohol? Chances are that you didn’t really like it. That’s because your body was balanced. But when you get out of balance, you get addicted to things that aren’t natural. Do you know anyone addicted to broccoli or apples? I doubt it. But anything unnatural such as alcohol, coffee or sugar is easy to get addicted to.

When you balance the body, it returns to its natural state and doesn’t crave these substances. When you activate certain points, it helps release toxins stored in the body and relax the mind.

Acupuncture can also work to reduce detox withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, dizziness or anxiety. Stimulating specific points will bring you calm, balance and relaxation that can help calm your symptoms and make it easier to go through the detox process.

When you come to a session with me, we’ll talk about your particular situation and goals. I’ll check your tongue and pulse, which tells me about your overall health and then decide on a treatment plan.

Supporting your detox with a healthy diet, lots of water and positive mental changes can be a profound way to release yourself from alcohol addiction.

So whether you want to kick the alcohol habit for the first time, you’ve tried everything else and you don’t know where to turn, or you want an adjunct to support your detox, come in for acupuncture and kick the habit for good.