Insomnia is a common condition in which people have difficulty either falling asleep or staying asleep. The World Health Organization recognizes it as a condition which has been shown to be treated effectively by acupuncture .
Insomnia can have many causes; figuring out the cause is an important part of diagnosis and treatment. For instance, pain can cause insomnia because the person is not able to get into a comfortable position for sleeping and the pain wakes them up. In that case acupuncturists treat the pain. Other time it is caused by stress with people describing not being able to "turn their mind off."
Late night eating can also be a cause of insomnia. People who stop eating after 7 pm, find that sleep often comes much more easily and is more peaceful. According to the Chinese Qi clock, digestion is the strongest in the morning, between 7 am and 9 am for the Stomach, and 9 am to 11 am for the Spleen/Pancreas. Twelve hours later (7 pm to 11 pm) digestion is the weakest, and eating at this time will cause gas, bloating and indigestion, making it difficult to fall asleep easily. Other causes of insomnia according to Traditional Chinese Medicine are yin deficiency, heart imbalance, spleen deficiency and liver qi stagnation.
There are a variety of acpuncture points and Chinese herbs that can correct this, quickly and effectively. Contact your local L.Ac. today!
