Frequent exercise is an important antagonist to stress

Danger Stress: The View of Chinese Medicine 
Those who suffer from too much stress often experience exhaustion, insomnia, tension and pain. Many tend to ignore these first symptoms. Often such constant overload then lead to burnout, hypertension or cardiovascular disease. But stress is not always bad. So-called Eustress, for example when jogging is even healthy. He trains the immune system. Disstress, on the other hand, makes people sick in the long run - often even chronically ill. Stress often plays a significant role in the development of serious diseases from the point of view of Chinese medicine.

"The constant pressure leads to an increased adrenaline output, the heart beats faster, the blood pressure rises," Christian Schmincke, Head of the Clinic at Steigerwald in Gerolzhofen. "If no physical activity is used as a counterbalancing reaction, stress hormones can accumulate in the body and lower the stress tolerance. A negative cycle begins. "Stress is particularly harmful to the heart and promotes the development of cardiovascular diseases and heart attacks. "Acupuncture can work well in the beginning. Targeted needling of the acupuncture points directs the autonomic nervous system into 'quiet pathways', "advises the expert on Chinese medicine.

Movement releases stress.

According to Far Eastern naturopathy stress is closely related to the middle organ of the body, the belly. He processes not only food, but also feelings and social challenges. As a permanent companion in everyday life, stress overwhelms the middle organ in its sorting function and disturbs the control of the immune system, which can lead to serious episodes of illness. It can lead to depression, headaches, back problems, stomach ulcers or intestinal complaints, fatigue and chronic fatigue.

Therefore, the Chinese medicine first releases energy blockages, which are often expressed by back pain or neck tension and insomnia. Especially special forms of massage such as Tuina or Shiatsu achieve good results. Often, only physical recovery has a positive effect on the mental health of those affected. In severe forms such as burnout, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, the full 5-pill therapy is always available, which includes not only the important Chinese drug therapy but also acupuncture and moxibustion, gentle body therapies, qigong and vegetarian diet.

"For this you should provide more balance: After a strenuous shopping a quarter of an hour on the sofa or run after a dispute with the partner a round the block - that would help. It is important that phases of stress and relaxation alternate ", Dr. med. Schmincke.

Acupressure point Ma 36 
In case of restlessness due to excessive demands, stimulation of the point Ma 36 is recommended according to Chinese medicine. It promotes earth function and has a great soothing yet invigorating effect. Position: Under the outer knee eye, a transverse finger outside next to the shin bone edge above the tibia muscle. It should be noted: Above the point are strong muscles. It takes a lot of finger power and at the same time considerable empathy to penetrate at these points, without provoking any tension of the muscle.