Acupuncture

Acupuncture can support emotional well-being and help regulate the nervous system, especially during stress.

Strong consensus

For mental health and menstrual cycle support.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“acupuncture somehow helps you stay in your body, present with your experience, to a higher degree when you're faced with threatening stimuli”

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:33:00

In their own words

One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD recommend
“Combining acupuncture with somatic experiencing can regulate the autonomic nervous system and improve patient outcomes, especially for those with trauma history.”

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:38:00

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator conditional
“Anecdotal evidence and some research suggest acupuncture may reduce inflammation and improve immune regulation in asthma.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:34:30

a registered holistic nutritionist recommend
“Acupuncture reduces stress and anxiety, improves ovarian function, and regulates menstrual cycles, supported by studies in infertility and PCOS.”

a registered holistic nutritionist · source video · 00:16:50

a licensed naturopathic doctor recommend
“Acupuncture works phenomenally well by targeting root causes and symptoms uniquely tailored to each patient's pattern.”

a licensed naturopathic doctor · Instagram reel · 00:00:00

a licensed naturopathic doctor conditional
“Acupuncture may support recovery but requires individual assessment.”

a licensed naturopathic doctor · Instagram reel

a licensed naturopathic doctor recommend
“Research is very impressive for acupuncture's effectiveness in chronic pelvic pain and ED.”

a licensed naturopathic doctor · Instagram reel

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Journaling

Journaling can help process emotions, reflect on experiences, and support overall mental health.

Strong consensus

“jamie pennebaker's work i really like the idea of the importance of journaling the importance of getting your emotions out you know reflecting on the experience on paper or electronically”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:26:30

Social connection

Social connection is foundational for well-being and supports both mental and physical health throughout life.

Strong consensus

“it's so important that we do spend time with people we love and trust and we build those relationships through through having meals with others through going to social events”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:01:30

Parasympathetic activation

Prioritizing rest and digest states helps balance stress and recovery.

Strong consensus

“We actually have to actively pursue a more parasympathetic state in order to achieve it today I think it's kind of an unprecedented time for our species”

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:55:30