Acupuncture for Adrenal Fatigue: Your Secret to Surviving the Holidays

The holidays are meant to be joyful, but for many, the season adds stress. Travel, family obligations, late nights, and endless to-do lists can deplete you. If you’ve been relying on caffeine, sugar, and determination, your adrenal glands may be overwhelmed.

At Minnesota Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Kierstin Beaman, DACM, uses acupuncture as a natural way to help your body recharge and find balance again. 

Keep reading to discover how adrenal fatigue might be draining your energy — and how acupuncture can help you restore balance and fully enjoy the holidays.

Understanding adrenal fatigue

Your adrenal glands sit above your kidneys and produce hormones that help regulate both your metabolism and immune system. They also pump out stress hormones, specifically cortisol and adrenaline. When you’re under chronic stress, your adrenals can become overworked, leading to what’s often called adrenal fatigue.

Common signs include:

• Constant fatigue, especially in the mornings
• Cravings for salt or sugar
• Feeling “wired but tired” at night
• Brain fog, irritability, or anxiety
• Trouble falling or staying asleep

Adrenal fatigue describes an imbalance in how your body manages and recovers from stress.

How acupuncture helps

Acupuncture restores balance by improving energy flow, regulating hormones, and calming the nervous system. Each session helps your body shift from “fight or flight” mode into a state of rest and repair. This can:

• Lower stress hormones like cortisol
• Improve your sleep quality and mood
• Increase your energy and focus
• Support your immune function during the busy season
• Ease tension and anxiety, helping you feel grounded

Over time, acupuncture helps reset your stress response, making it easier to handle whatever the season brings.

Everyday adrenal support

Acupuncture works best when you also undergo small daily habits that support your body’s natural rhythm. 

During the holidays, try to:

• Stay hydrated and eat balanced meals with protein and healthy fats
• Limit caffeine, alcohol, and excess sugar
• Prioritize rest, include short naps, breathwork, or meditation
• Move your body gently through yoga, walking, or stretching
• Practice mindfulness or gratitude to shift your focus toward joy
  

As a specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Beaman may also recommend specific adaptogenic herbs, supplements, or dietary changes to support your adrenal gland health so you experience improved energy and resilience.

Explore acupuncture to improve your quality of life

If the holiday season leaves you feeling drained, acupuncture can help you find balance. By supporting adrenal health and calming your nervous system, it helps you move through the season with greater steadiness, joy, and ease..

Call Minnesota Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture at 651-964-3868, or book an appointment online today to learn more about how acupuncture can help you survive this holiday season.