Anxiety

Becoming Resilient to Stress

I once had to write an essay on the book, “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” by Robert Sapolsky and I can summarize it to this day… The sympathetic nervous system elicits the “fight or flight” response. A third response is to freeze in place.

Modern humans often freeze in place, stall. Usually, we do not fight others or run (flight) like zebras run away from lions, but we just sit or stand in place, doing the same exact thing physically we were doing prior to the stress trigger. The cortisol elevates with the stressor, the adrenaline surges… and we sit (or stand) in place instead of using that fuel to launch into a sprint away from a predator (lion, tiger or bear, oh my!)

Zebras have no choice. They run or they die, or they run and die. Either way, they really must run. In turn, their bodies burn off the adrenaline surge and other stress hormones. This is why they do not get ulcers.

However, humans do get ulcers, because their ancient wiring “fight or flight” response designed to keep them alive during times of war with neighboring tribes, or being hunted by predators, simply goes off at very inopportune times… like when we’re stuck in traffic, or getting flack from our boss, or a friend phones with bad news … goes off, constantly, daily, sometimes multiple times per hour. This creates a cascade effect with the nervous system, the neuro-endocrine hormones and creates inflammation, extra body fat, cardiovascular disease, digestive disorders, anxiety, panic attacks, headaches, autoimmune disease, insomnia, and more. Everyone responds to stress differently.

Most people respond very well to acupuncture because it brings the nervous system and endocrine system into balance. Over time, with regular acupuncture treatment, patients become less triggered by stress as the “fight or flight” response becomes much more self-regulated.

New Therapy BrainTapTM

We Are Proud to Announce Our

Newest Therapy: BrainTap™!

Excellent for Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Weight Loss,
Pain Management, Stress & More!

Cloud 9 Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine is one of the only clinics in the area that is offering this new advanced therapy.

BrainTap™ uses Evidence-Based Audio-Visual Brain Entrainment sessions and protocols. So, what does that mean? Think of hypnosis, combined with meditation only instead of being led by a hypnotist, you are utilizing a headset that provides audio sounds with light therapy simultaneously, using 100s of programs that are specific for the intended health goals that range from pain to redesigning your mindset.

BrainTap™ has brought hope to countless lives from business leaders, parents, professional athletes, struggling students, and others in need. BrainTap™ has proven that your brain can be retrained to operate at its best and that it’s never too late to tap into your brain’s fullest ability.

The BrainTap™ system uses your our in-office iPad paired with the BrainTap™ Headset, to deliver a full suite of sessions that range across desired life outcomes and tap into different neural pathways in your brain. With over 1,800 unique sessions to choose from, you can focus on what’s important to you.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Cloud 9 Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine is leading the charge in bringing BrainTap™ to the Baltimore/Metro Area!

For research information, Visit https://www.research.braintap.com/publications

Fertility Help is Here

If you’re looking to start your family soon, consider acupuncture. Over 3,000 years old, acupuncture has been helping couples conceive for centuries. Acupuncture regulates the neuroendocrine systems, balancing fertility hormones naturally without a lot of outside medical intervention. Most couples benefit from the “PRE-Trimester” (3 months prior to conception).

It turns out, the sperm and the egg are both affected by lifestyle, diet and stress 3 months prior to conception. We call this time period “Fertility Prep.” That’s also why we dedicate a Couples Consultation prior to designing our fertility treatment plan for each couple. Therapies such as acupuncture, herbs, supplements, ATP Resonance BioTherapy, O3 Regenerative Therapy are used to reach our fertility goals on our couple’s timeline.

Some of our fertility couples are trying to conceive (TTC) all naturally, some are undergoing IVF or IUI procedures, or using a surrogate. Many of our fertility patients have successfully overcome PCOS, endometriosis, sperm motility or morphology issues, or unexplained infertility. Whatever the diagnosis, we have over a 90% success rate helping couples not just conceive, but support our couple to a successful delivery of the baby of their dreams.

We don’t just get women pregnant, we help create families.

Stocking Stuffers Available Now

This Holiday Season pick up Stocking Stuffers at our office Monday thru Friday.

Our receptionist, Addye, is available for pick up orders and can have everything ready with just a phone call.

Pain relieving topicals Tiger Mom CBD and Holy Water are available in regular sizes and mini travel sized bottles for your family and friends.

Oral CBD CLR MAX is THC free and great for reducing inflammation/aches and pains, as well as reducing stress *hello, holidays!* and improving sleep.

Give us a Call at 410-847-4766 to arrange pick up of your Stocking Stuffers today!

Got PITN? We’ve got Your Back!

PITN or Pain in the Neck is one of the most common ailments we see day in and day out in our clinic. Many times, there is Back Pain and Pain in the Neck together.

There are many reasons for this, as many neck pain sufferers will attest, the upper back and neck are connected like a superhighway. Obviously, both areas are part of the spinal cord, and as such, sometimes will present referred nerve pain or muscle tightness in one area throws off the accompanying area.

One of the most common reasons lately for neck pain are “TECH NECK” – a term we use to describe neck muscle strain and hyperflexion due to looking down at your cell phone for extended periods of time. Facebook, Tik Tok, You Tube and a few others probably come to mind when I mention this. It seems everyone is always on their phones nowadays, even children!

Neck misalignment can create low back issues too, because again the alignment of one area can affect the nearby areas- just like the alignment of your car!

What can you do?

Take Stretch Breaks to keep your body loose and limber
Get Acupuncture to improve mobility and function of your muscles and joints
Use Pain Relief Topicals like our trusted Holy Water & Tiger Mom CBD Oil
Try Heat, Ice or Massage/Vibration and see what you respond best to
Take a Vacation to break up the monotony of your work demands on your body, with a change of pace and a change of scenery
Go to Physical Therapy for strengthening exercises and to get custom exercises specifically for these concerns
Go to the Gym to stay active, strong, and healthy and to allow your body different movements and activities
Eat proper nutrition, like Low Inflammation Diet, reduce chemicals by choosing organic, keep a food diary to connect which foods create inflammation and pain in your specific body
Move it, move it- take dance party breaks throughout your day, especially if you are still working from home
Take a gentle walk in nature for the relaxation and deep breathing
Meditation to relax the nervous system and thereby relax your muscles
Epsom salt bath

Our Therapies: Acupuncture, ATP Resonance BioTherapy, and Direct Vitamin Injection Therapy (B12, Mineral Blend specifically) are fantastic in treating Neck Pain, Back Pain and stiff, tight muscles.

Get started today!