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Insomnia

Who doesn't love sleep? In Western medicine, a prescription for sleep issue is a patch on a long-term problem. Unfortunately, none of the medications will address the actual root causes of your trouble sleeping.

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Research showed that acupuncture therapy combined with Chinese herbal medicine for insomnia had a 90% success rate, however, people who used medication reported weight gain, increased appetite, dizziness, daytime drowsiness, and

constipation, as well as the return of the insomnia when they stopped taking the medication.

There are many issues that accompanied by insomnia:

  • Stress

  • Chronic pain  


  • Anxiety disorders   

  • Depression  


  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • Poor circulation

  • Hormonal issues

  • Heart disease  

Acupuncture for Insomnia

Acupuncture increases melatonin production, making it easier for the body to regulate its own sleep and waking cycles naturally. The direct stimulation of nerves provided by acupuncture helps ease stress and tension, releasing the tightness in the surrounding muscles and leaving you more relaxed.

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Acupuncture treatment can also help promote healthy levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. It can also stimulate your “happy hormones,” serotonin and dopamine, help reducing stress hormones, and inducing homeostasis.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Insomnia

Over the course of treatment, custom Chinese herbs can be a tremendous aid in treating insomnia. Chinese herbal medicine works to increase the flow of blood through the body; the combination of relaxed muscles and the ability to move blood more effectively makes it easier to heal from the underlying issues causing the insomnia.

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The combined of acupunctue with Chinese herbal medicine, can be one of the most successful treatment for insomnia. The result is relaxing, stress relief, and overall sense of wellbeing.

If you're struggling with insomnia, you aren't alone! Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help you achieve better sleep.! Call us at 020 8780 0955 or click here to schedule your initial health consultation today.

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