Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. People with insomnia have one or more of the following symptoms:
■ Difficulty falling asleep ■ Waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep ■ Waking up too early in the morning ■ Feeling tired upon waking Symptoms of insomnia can include
■Sleepiness during the day. ■General tiredness. ■Irritability. ■Problems with concentration or memory
Good sleep hygiene
■ Stick to a regular bedtime schedule. Try to get out of bed at the same time each morning, even if it’s a weekend or holiday. ■ Avoid napping during the day. ■ Avoid stressful activities and vigorous exercise for 2 hours before going to bed. Do exercise regularly, but earlier in the day. ■ Before going to bed, try relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, yoga, or meditation. ■ Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool. Use earplugs or eye shades if needed. ■ Leave the bedroom if you can’t sleep. Go into another room and read, or do something relaxing and quiet. ■ Avoid substances that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, or diet pills. ■ Avoid alcohol and nicotine before bed.
Acupuncture treatment for Insomnia In many cases insomnia is a result of disruption of our body’s circadian rhythm, the cyclic variation of physiological rhythm which occurs in an approximately 24 hour period. One or a combination of the following approaches may be used to reset the biological clock:
■ Acupuncture ■Granule and Herbal decoction ■Moxa and Tui na Therapy ■Exercise
If you think you have insomnia, Please Contact Us. You can get more information on how acupuncture can help your insomnia. We can help you determine the best course of acupuncture treatment.
