Acupuncture's Role in Treating Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
- Dr. Shanna Hudgin
- Aug 13, 2023
- 1 min read
The Burden of Sleep Disturbance: Sleep is not a luxury; it's a fundamental pillar of our overall health and well-being. Sleep is the time and place where our body works on restoring and rejuvenating for another day. Unfortunately, modern lifestyles, stress, and various health conditions often conspire to rob us of the rest we desperately need. Insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing non-restorative sleep, can lead to daytime fatigue, mood swings, decreased productivity, and even contribute to long-term health issues.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine approach sleep from a whole body perspective to understand the exact internal disharmony leading to an abnormal sleep pattern. Treatments work to iron out those disharmonies to allow the body to restore the power of deep, rejuvenating sleep.
The Science Behind the Sleep Serenity:
Modern research has shed light on how acupuncture may contribute to improved sleep:
Stress Reduction: Acupuncture is known to trigger the release of endorphins, which help reduce stress and anxiety, often key contributors to sleep disturbances.
Melatonin Regulation: Acupuncture has been shown to positively influence melatonin production, a hormone crucial for regulating sleep-wake cycles.
Nervous System Regulation: Acupuncture's influence on the autonomic nervous system helps shift the body from the "fight-or-flight" response to the "rest-and-digest" mode, promoting relaxation and better sleep.
If sleep disturbance is casting shadows over your nights and days, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help. By tapping into an ancient practice with modern insights, this holistic approach can help restore your body's equilibrium, allowing you to achieve the restful, rejuvenating sleep your body deserve.