Piercing FAQ

Possibly! That depends on the person in question.

Some people report less anxiety after a Shen Men piercing. Occasionally, people can reduce the dose of their medication for anxiety or depression after a piercing. Others notice no change.

The positive results could be a placebo effect (your mind believes it has received an effective treatment and your body begins the healing process, even if the treatment itself is ineffective). It could also be legitimate effects caused by the triggering of the Shen Men point in the cartilage; it is difficult to say without further investigation.

Placebo effect or not, the results that many experience are real and worth considering. Of course, you should always talk to your doctor before changing the dose of any medication.

This body jewelry is not an officially recognized medical remedy.