in taiwan i did acupuncture treatment and took herbal medicine for my insomnia. it helped me calm down. it didnt necessarily help me sleep any better, now im back in america and taking a higher dosage of herbal medicine for sleep, the thing about this type of treatment is that its safe, but slow. its not dangerous and quick like taking drugs for sleep. the doctor told me that treatment has to be consistent and that it may take 2-3 months or half a year to show recovery signs and its true, herbs take longer to treat illnesses and conditions. what do you think? have u done acupuncture and found it beneficial for your health? the doctor would insert 10-15 needles each time for helping me with my sleep and there was also a massage therapist. usually you lay there with the needles inside you for 20 minutes but since i have severe insomnia, sometimes i laid there for 30minutes or 35minutes
p.s. i also heard a lady tell me that she also did acupuncture and took herbal medicine to treat her arthritis and it took her a year and a half of consistent treatment for her to get well. and lately, i’ve slept somewhat better!! i dunno if its cause of the herbal medicine or some other reason. but i had serious insomnia for 2yrs.
The Eastern culture traditional medicine practice is very different from the Western medicines. It divides up human body into several systems. Upon diagnose the patient’s symptoms, the doctor identify the sickness, and the weakness/problems of one or multiple systems.
Then in one hand the doctor provide ways to ease the symptoms, and in the other hand, get to the root cause.
The Eastern medicine practice has been for hundreds if not thousands of years through generations and improvements. The demographic area of the practice include almost all Far East countries in Asia.
Here are a few additional points:
. One needs to find reputable and licensed doctors. In California, the practice requires CA license. And just like any Western MD, there are good doctors and bad doctors. You must find the good ones.
. Expect the treatment takes a long period of time. It’s not like you have an headache and you take two aspirins and go to sleep, then you will be okay (symptoms are temporarily gone but don’t know the root cause.)
. Try to reduce your stress via practicing meditation, yoga, etc. Do not eat two hours before sleep time. Do not drink coffee or tea four hours before bed time. Life style change is also a part of the Eastern medicine.
Good luck!
I’ve had acupuncture myself. It didn’t work for me. But I’ve heard from others who swear by it. Maybe it’s all subjective?
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Acupuncture may be helpful for insomnia, possibly by increasing production of calming neurotransmitters such as serotonin and other substances. The treatment of insomnia with auricular (ear) acupuncture may provide similar benefits to people with insomnia, according to a preliminary trial.
You may go for natural remedies along with acupuncture for enhanced activity.
Both herbal and homeopathic remedies are commonly used alternatives to sleeping tablets in reducing insomnia, and can be very effective in helping to assist an individual in the transition to peaceful slumber without strong sedatives or any concerning side effects.
Certain herbs such as Hypericum perforatum, Scuttelaria laterifolia, Passiflora incarnata can be used to maintain healthy sleep patterns and promote optimal balance of sleep-related hormones involved in the sleep cycle.
Homeopathic remedies such as Coffea C30 and Nux Vom. C30 are also used to reduce insomnia and maintain restful, satisfying, and healthy sleep. Other natural supplements that are widely used to address the underlying causes of chronic insomnia are calcium lactate, magnesium lactate and vitamin B6.
You may get more info here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/i/insomnia.htm
Hope all this helps
Good Luck
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The Eastern culture traditional medicine practice is very different from the Western medicines. It divides up human body into several systems. Upon diagnose the patient’s symptoms, the doctor identify the sickness, and the weakness/problems of one or multiple systems.
Then in one hand the doctor provide ways to ease the symptoms, and in the other hand, get to the root cause.
The Eastern medicine practice has been for hundreds if not thousands of years through generations and improvements. The demographic area of the practice include almost all Far East countries in Asia.
Here are a few additional points:
. One needs to find reputable and licensed doctors. In California, the practice requires CA license. And just like any Western MD, there are good doctors and bad doctors. You must find the good ones.
. Expect the treatment takes a long period of time. It’s not like you have an headache and you take two aspirins and go to sleep, then you will be okay (symptoms are temporarily gone but don’t know the root cause.)
. Try to reduce your stress via practicing meditation, yoga, etc. Do not eat two hours before sleep time. Do not drink coffee or tea four hours before bed time. Life style change is also a part of the Eastern medicine.
Good luck!
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Experiences
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can treat insomnia through the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, diet, and adjustments to life style.
TCM sees the body as an integrated whole. Health complaints reflect Yin/Yang imbalance within the whole body, and TCM seeks to address this. Acupuncture and herbal medicine stimulate the balance of Yin and Yang within the body, while diet and life style changes maintain that balance to keep the problem from reoccurring.
TCM approaches treatment of the individual rather than the treatment of the symptoms/complaint. The individualized approach to diagnosis, treatment, and the response times do vary. Insomnia in one person differs to insomnia in another. That said, changes should come about fairly quickly.
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