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Acupuncture for Insomnia

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Can acupuncture help with insomnia?

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Do you have insomnia in San Francisco, CA? 
 
Maybe you’re tossing and turning in bed at night, or you take all sorts of supplements and medications just to get a good night’s sleep. You are not alone.
 
An estimated 30% of American adults suffer from insomnia. Some common causes of insomnia are stress, poor sleep hygiene (e.g., consuming caffeine too close to bedtime, screen time before bed), pain, irregular sleep schedule, and side effects from medications.
 
While lack of sleep can certainly make you less productive and groggier throughout the day, long term insomnia also puts you at higher risk of a host of other medical conditions. According to the CDC, people who suffer from insomnia have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, cancer, and arthritis, compared to those who can sleep through the night.

 

Acupuncture for insomnia helps to balance the nervous system and regulate the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Often times, herbal medicine are prescribed in conjunction with acupuncture treatments to amplify acupuncture’s effects and treat the root cause of your insomnia. Meditation as well as Tai Chi and Qigong exercises can also help to relax the mind and improve sleep quality. 

 

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