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Unveiling the Power of Acupuncture for Insomnia

Are you one of the millions of Americans who struggle with insomnia? The constant tossing and turning, the endless hours staring at the ceiling, and the frustration of waking up tired and drained can be overwhelming. In fact, chronic insomnia affects nearly 30% of adults in the United States, and the problem only intensifies as we age. 

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5 Acupuncture Points to Help You Sleep

According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), approximately 50-70 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder. The ASA reports that insomnia is the most common specific sleep disorder, with short-term issues reported by about 30% of adults and chronic insomnia by 10%. Getting enough sleep is critical to overall health, and

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Meridian Point: Large Intestine 4

Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger and

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Physical Aspects of The Heart

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is the organ most closely linked to emotion. Think about all the terms we use every day to describe our state of mind: “heartsick,” “heartbroken,” “heartache” The heart is not the director of subtlety; the emotions it encompasses seem to always be on the far end of the spectrum, either extreme sadness or extreme

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Sleeping disorders and acupuncture

Insomnia, a common issue in our society.

 

The most common sleep disorders include insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. Insomnia, a common complaint at our office causing patients a number of problems, such as weight gain, bad mood, irritability and lack of concentration, among others.

The problem.

According to the NIH, at least 40 million Americans each

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