Acupuncture for Sleeping Problems
Whether it's trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, restless nights or waking up feeling tired and unrested, sleeping problems are a common problem for many of us. In fact, insomnia and sleeping problems are some of the more common problems we see at our clinic. Thankfully, acupuncture can be very effective for sleeping problems, and without the negative side-effects that are commonly experienced with sleep-aid medications.
Insomnia can have many causes, such as stress, anxiety, or depression, hormonal changes and menopause, our diet and lifestyle habits, or our work schedules. In Chinese medicine, we also treat insomnia and sleep issues that are due to problems such as restless legs, disruptive dreams, frequent urination at night, or night sweating- all of which can hinder a good night's sleep.
Acupuncture is an excellent treatment option for resolving sleeping problems, regardless of the cause. By correcting the body's natural rhythms, we correct the underlying cause of insomnia to resolve the problem and prevent sleeping problems from re-occuring in the future.
Please explore our articles below to learn more about how acupuncture can help with various sleeping problems. If you would like to book an appointment, please see our contact page for booking and for our downtown Kelowna location.
Shift Work
Shift work refers to both long-term night shifts and work schedules where employees change or rotate shifts between daytime and evening or night schedules. Shift work is a reality for about 25 percent of the North American working population.
Night Sweats - Sleep Hyperhidrosis
Night sweats, or sleep hyperhidrosis, are episodes of excessive night time sweating even when your bedroom isn’t excessively hot. It is a fairly common problem, with many people experiencing them from time to time. Night sweating usually isn’t considered a serious medical concern, however it can be uncomfortable when it occurs regularly or interferes with sleep.
Frequent Urination
Frequent urination can have wide-ranging causes, whether due to a medical condition such as diabetes or a neurological disorder, or from poor kidney function, urinary tract inflammation, bladder infection, or certain medications. In many cases, doctors are unable to exactly identify what’s causing this symptom but nonetheless it can be an uncomfortable and difficult problem to live with.
Insomnia
Insomnia is one of the most common medical complaints- more than one-third of adults have insomnia at one time or another, while 10-15% suffer from chronic insomnia. With insomnia, a person usually awakes feeling unrefreshed, over-fatigued and has a hard time concentrating during the day. This lack of sleep can sap energy levels and moods, as well as health, work performance, and quality of life.
