Insomnia, from a Chinese medicine standpoint, is caused by excessive underlying elements and conditions in the body the most common of which are heart fire, liver fire, and food stagnation. Insomnia can also be a manifestation of other deficiencies in the body including blood deficiency, heart yin deficiency, and qi deficiency.
It is important that the heat is cleared if one wants to treat insomnia … Continue reading
Both the autonomic nervous system and the hormones have to be balanced in order to commence and maintain sleep. A lot of studies have demonstrated acupuncture’s ability to help promote the restoration of homeostasis and preserve the balance of biological chemicals in the central nervous system.
The physician typically diagnoses insomnia based on his or her analyses of your physical exam and sleep and medical histories. The physician may request a sleep study if, for example, the basis for your insomnia is unknown.
Medical History
In order to know the cause of your insomnia, your doctor may ask you a number of questions that may go like these:
Sound techniques to prevent insomnia like stopping bad habits, learning how to control stress and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can all play important roles in promoting a good night’s sleep. To combat insomnia and promote relaxation, heed the following advices.
Follow your sleep schedule – Constantly following regular times of sleep and wakefulness can make the body get used to feeling sleepy at the right … Continue reading