We hear about stress all the time—how to reduce it, manage it, or avoid it—but rarely do we talk about what stress actually is and how it affects the body on a physiological level. Understanding the science behind stress can help connect the dots, so that you can make informed choices about how you want to handle the various stressors in your life. In this blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Diana “Dee” Dorrance shares about what stress is from a physiological perspective, how acupuncture influences the nervous system and hormone regulation, key acupuncture points for stress relief, and how you can incorporate acupuncture into your stress management routine.