Acupuncture for Insomnia

We may all experience sleeplessness at some point, but when it persists as insomnia, it can be debilitating. This condition can lead to tiredness, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, and strained relationships.

At New Leaf Acupuncture in Dublin, we believe in addressing the root cause of insomnia rather than simply resorting to medication. By identifying the underlying issue, we can understand how the body has become imbalanced and provide appropriate treatment.

The Treatment of Insomnia by Acupuncture

The treatment of insomnia often involves examining various aspects of a person’s life, including diet, exercise, work and home stresses, and constitutional factors. These factors can all impact sleep patterns. Lifestyle changes can often have a significant and dramatic effect.

Research into Insomnia & Acupuncture Treatment

Research has shown that stimulating certain acupuncture points can affect areas of the brain responsible for reducing sensitivity to pain and stress, promoting relaxation, and deactivating the ‘analytical’ brain. This brain region is associated with insomnia and anxiety (Hui 2010).

Research has shown that acupuncture may benefit people with insomnia by:

Increasing natural nocturnal sleep hormones (Spence et al 2004).
Stimulating receptor activity (Cheng et al 2009).
Increasing nitric oxide synthase activity and nitric oxide content, promoting normal function of brain tissues, which could help regulate sleep (Gao et al 2007).
Increasing cerebral blood flow (Yan 2010)
Reducing sympathetic nervous system activity, increasing relaxation (Lee 2009a)
Regulating levels of neurotransmitters (or their modulators) hence altering the brains’s mood chemistry increasing relaxation and reduce tension (Lee 2009b; Samuels 2008; Zhou 2008)

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