Insomnia
Natural Insomnia Treatment with Acupuncture
Looking for natural treatment for insomnia? Acupuncture is a natural alternative to sleep medication. Research has demonstrated acupuncture’s effectiveness as an alternative solution to insomnia that should be considered for those seeking to avoid medication or for whom medication has been ineffective.
When was the last time you slept like a baby? A week, a month, never? Maybe you have insomnia. Insomnia is characterized by:
- Difficulty falling and/or staying asleep
- Waking up often or waking up and having difficulty falling back to sleep
- Waking up too early and Feeling tired upon waking
Occasional insomnia affects everyone at some time in their lives. But for some – insomnia can become chronic. Chronic insomnia is defined as having difficulty sleeping at least three nights per week for a month or longer. Lack of sleep results in difficulty concentrating, fatigue, irritability, and daytime sleepiness.
Alternative Treatment for Insomnia With NO Side Effects!
Acupuncture to the rescue! Acupuncture does treat insomnia, often in just a few weeks. Unlike sleeping pills which are effective treatment for insomnia in the near term but may leave you drowsy the next day – a few weeks of acupuncture treatment helps your sleep cycle regulate itself. Once the sleep system is regulated, sleep becomes easier. You wake up refreshed and ready to go. The addition of our new Neuro Acupuncture is very exciting! Using just a few scalp needles, most of my patients report a feeling of relaxation and sleepiness right on the table. With continued treatment, most insomnia symptoms are relieved and patients report more nights of sound sleep.
Chinese medicine theorizes that the energy system responsible for regulating sleep may become disturbed due to factors such as stress, poor diet, or lack of exercise. Addressing lifestyle choices affecting your insomnia in addition to a course of acupuncture treatment provides a powerful combination to get you a good night’s sleep!
Insomnia Research Studies
Acupuncture Natural Treatment Alternative for Insomnia Relief
Researchers have found acupuncture to be significantly more effective than sleep aids, like drugs, benzodiazepines, no treatment, or sham acupuncture and could be considered as one of the therapeutic options for insomnia.
Acupuncture is believed to influence the central nervous system positively affecting chemicals in the brain thus promoting physical and emotional well-being. “Stimulation of certain acupuncture points has been shown to affect areas of the brain that are known to reduce sensitivity to pain and stress, as well as promoting relaxation and deactivating the ‘analytical’ brain, which is responsible for insomnia and anxiety”.
Acupuncture Has 90% Success Rate for the Treatment of Insomnia
Acupuncture has almost a 90% success rate for the treatment of insomnia. This may be because acupuncture increases the amount of certain vital chemicals in the brain – such as serotonin – which promote relaxation and sleep.