08/13/2022
ACUPUNCTURE & SLEEP 💤🥱
Millions of adults struggle to fall and stay asleep in our modern time. 10-15% of people experience chronic insomnia. Getting good sleep is one of the smartest thing anyone can do to improve energy, mood, immunity and promote longevity. Studies have shown that acupuncture can decrease anxiety, stimulate melatonin production, induce sleep and/or reduce sleep disruption.
By inserting fine needles into the skin at specific points, acupuncture helps regulate the body's physiology, including what may keep us up at night, it can decrease the chatter in in the mind and give a sense of general well-being.
According to a recent article in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, insomnia affects about 40% of the adult population in the U.S. While 25-30% of these individuals experience intermittent sleep disruption, 10-15% report chronic insomnia. Identifying the causes of insomnia can be the key to treatment. Stress and anxiety are among the most common causes of sleeplessness. Chronic pain can sometimes also be a cause of poor sleep — Resolving or lessening pain with acupuncture can help in getting a good night's rest which contributes to better healing of tissues by decreasing inflammation.
Acupuncture can help quiet the mind, increase relaxation and decrease stress to promote sound and rejuvenating sleep.. Restful sleep can also help shed off unwanted pounds. If is a well known facts that good quality sleep aids in weight loss. Finally, Acupuncture is also very effective for those with sleep apnea. It promotes better overall function and rhythm of the respiratory tract. Even with all the daily stressors of life,a good night's rest can help us cope better with more clarity of mind and better mood.
If you have sleepless nights or wake up feeling unrested, you may want to give it a try and Transform your life with Acupuncture.
Lina Yerkes L.Ac
