Most of us are STRESSED OUT. From the moment we get up in the morning until we rest our heads on the pillow at night, we do too much, work too much, worry too much and even play too much. Well, why don’t you just relax? Are you kidding? With a mortgage to pay, job stress, kids to raise and not enough time to get everything done, stress and anxiety seem inevitable. That’s where acupuncture comes in. Take the Raleigh Acupuncture Stress Quiz. Then find out how this 2000 year old medicine called acupuncture can make a REAL difference to reduce the stress in your life.
Raleigh Acupuncture Stress Quiz
1. You are a student, and have a final examination tomorrow. What beverage will you stock up on?
A. Coffee; it’s warm, energizing, keeps you awake and attentive. If athletes down it to increase fatty acids in their bloodstream to pedal longer, surely it’s going to keep you going too.
B. Water. Natural and powerful.
C. Fresh fruit juice; it’s packed with nutrients.
Raleigh Acupuncture Stress Quiz Answer: B Hydration is key to brain function. Water, says research, can help your brain work 14% faster. Juices contain simple sugars that raise glucose levels and make you sluggish. Too much caffeine is known to lead to jitteriness, and difficulty concentrating.
2. Which bright mind came up with the term `stress’?
A. American neuropyschiatrist Eric Kandel .
B. American neurobiologist Robert Sperry .
C. Endocrinologist Hans Selye.
Raleigh Acupuncture Stress Quiz Answer: C In the 1930s, Selye first used the term in an organic framework in his study with animals which, he concluded, had similar responses to stress as humans, e.g., hypertension, lingering back pain, and chronic abdominal problems.
3. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been recorded in which epic?
A. Homer’s The Iliad
B. The Mahabharata
C. John Milton’s Paradise Lost
Raleigh Acupuncture Stress Quiz Answer: A Homer’s Iliad records PTSD, a mental disorder that develops after a terrifying ordeal involving physical harm or the threat of it. During the Trojan War, Achilles bemoans of being motionless, and hints at rage and suicidal tendency.
4. Chomping on which food has been known to ease stress?
A. Fresh wheat grass.
B. Sun dried tomatoes.
C. Chewing gum.
Stress Quiz Answer. C Chewing gum, researchers say, not only eases the jaw, but stress as well. Ancient Mayans and Greeks chomped on resin gum.
5. What’s the origin of the word stress?
A. Stringere.
B. Strangulate.
C. Stringent.
Stress Quiz Answer. A `Stress is a word derived from the Latin word stringere, meaning to draw tight. It refers to its effect on the body. Stress triggers blood vessels to close, hence the `drawing close’ analogy.
6. Stress contributes to how much of infertility problems?
A. 5%
B. 75%
C. 30%
Stress Quiz Answer: C Stress changes the neurochemical makeup of the body, which can affect the maturation and release of the human egg. Stress can also cause the fallopian tubes and uterus to spasm, affecting implantation. In men, it can affect sperm count and motility and lead to erectile dysfunction.
7. What happens to the eyes when you are under extreme stress?
A. There is a slight loss of side vision.
B. The pupils dilate.
C. You experience the dry eye syndrome.
Stress Quiz Answer: B Your pupils dilate (mydriasis) in exactly the same way they do in response to attraction: to gather more visual information about a situation.
8. How do Chinese stress balls help alleviate the symptoms of stress?
A. The rotating action soothes the nerves in the palms.
B. They act on pressure point.
C. The chi energy released by the squeezing relaxes the mind.
Stress Quiz Answer: B Chinese stress balls, also called Baoding balls, were created during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) in Baoding, China. Originally made of iron, the balls are thought to relieve stress because they touch pressure or acupuncture points on the hand.
9. In a moment of high stress, your neck gets…
A. Stiff.
B. Elongated.
C. Shielded.
Stress Quiz Answer: C The fight or flight response is one that’s crucial for our survival when under threat. The same response is triggered during modern-day stress situations, although not physically harmful. The front of your neck is soft and vulnerable, marked by a strong pulse. It houses the windpipe protected by delicate cartilage.
When you’re stressed, the body’s response to stay alive kicks in, causing your neck muscles to raise your shoulders and bring your head down and forward. It also causes your chest muscles to bring your shoulders forward, in an effort to protect the front of the neck.
Next Steps
Now that you’re armed with this useful information about the origins of stress, it begs the question – what can you do about it? Put simply, acupuncture is the best way to reduce stress in your life. Visit the STRESS RELIEF page on our website for an explanation of how it works or watch the video below.
In a nutshell, acupuncture moves the energy (Qi) in your body. When Qi is moving, we feel less stress. A flexible tree bends with the wind and does not snap. So too, a person with good Qi flow feels less stress, manages life better, and has more joy. Acupuncture trains your body to keep the Qi moving. It’s the best stress reduction tool on the planet. Come in for a session and try it out!
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For a list of all the conditions we treat with acupuncture click ALL CONDITIONS WE TREAT.
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