Acupuncture & the Autonomic Nervous System

Episode Overview

In this episode, Carl Clarkson breaks down the autonomic nervous system and explores how acupuncture might help restore balance across the body.

You’ll learn:

• What the autonomic nervous system actually does—and why it matters
• The link between yin/yang and sympathetic/parasympathetic balance
• How acupuncture can calm an overstimulated nervous system
• Real-world benefits for symptoms like hot flushes, IBS, poor sleep, and low mood
• Which acupuncture techniques target the vagus nerve and improve homeostasis

Whether you’re treating chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, or stress-related disorders, this episode gives you a clear, practical understanding of how acupuncture affects the body’s internal systems.

Watch now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.