Sleep Problems

Sleep problems affect millions of American every night and day. We are constantly bombarded with commercials about sleep and various medications to help us get a better nights rest. Many of these medications have a number of side effect including addiction, and yield such warnings as “don't operate any heavy machinery while taking.”

The Importance of Sleep

It should be apparent that sleep is one of the most important aspects of a person’s life. Basically most of the “house keeping” effects in human beings occur during sleep. It’s a time when our bodies build up or restore their vital energies and prepare for the next day. Our immune system, our psychological capabilities and our nervous system rely heavily on proper sleep.

Solutions for Problems Sleeping

Here are a few suggestions that might help a person sleep better. If the problem is not being able to shut off the mind, a warm foot bath may be in order. In Chinese Medicine, we say "to turn off the mind we work on the feet." Many good acupuncture points for insomnia are on and around the feet and a nice warm foot bath can relax the mind and help a great deal. Some additional therapies that can help are a nice hot bath and a bit of lavender oil on the pillow or under the nose.

For more difficult insomnia patients, acupuncture, herbal formulas and diet adjustments can make a significant impact on sleep problems. Contact us to taylor a treatment program to your individual situation.