It appears theres nothing the traditional Chinese medicine practice cant doand that includes getting patients high.
Okay, well, let us explain that last one.
is an acupuncturist and the founder of Acupuncture Denver.
Russell Brown, L.Ac, MTOM is an acupuncturist and the founder of Poke Acupuncture in Los Angeles.
Theres a phenomenon called acu-stoned, in which some patients feel extremely relaxed as a result of their acupuncture.
The sort of body high one might feel after, say,consuming cannabis.
licensed acupuncturist who co-runs the Philadelphia-basedAcupuncture Off Broad
So, how, exactly, does one feel the high or sublime disorientation that can accompany acupuncture?
Philadelphia acupuncturistEva Zeller, LAc, explains that when you get acupuncture, your body releases endorphins.
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Though, as Brown notes, There are no universal rules that apply to everyone.
Thats because, just like getting stoned, the impacts of acupuncture affects everyone differently.
The positive effects [of acupuncture] can last for hours, Gregorie says.
But that zoned out feelings usually fade a little bit sooner than that, she explains.
Drinking a glass of water helps, too, she says.
And Gregorie adds that this is because some patients can feel a bit dizzy as a result of acupuncture.
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