Oakland, CA – Can Acupuncture Help Me Sleep? Yes! Acupuncture Fights Insomnia.

Do you struggle to sleep deeply? Does it take you hours to fall asleep at night? Do you wake feeling groggy? Are you tired throughout the day and feeling the impacts in your work, studies, and family life? A lack of sleep can result in poor moods, impaired mental functioning, lowered immune response, weight gain, and more.

The good news is that it’s never to late to get help! Acupuncture and herbal medicine can work wonders in helping you return to a deep and satisfying night of sleep.

Acupuncture is known for its ability to help the body transition from a stressed out “fight or flight” state to a calm “rest and digest” nervous system state. What does this mean? All the stressors in your day, big and small, can accumulate in your body and result in raised heart rate and blood pressure, decreased blood flow to the digestive and reproductive systems, and increased blood sugar. This is not a state where your body can easily relax into sleep. If you do not have a good way to relax (such as mindfulness, exercise, or other calming activities) it can be very hard for your body to fall asleep and stay asleep.

When acupuncture restores you to the “rest and digest” nervous system state, that means that your heart rate returns to normal, your blood pressure lowers back down, and blood flows more regularly through all your major organ systems. Your blood pressure returns to normal and your breathing becomes deeper, enabling a calmer state in which restful sleep is possible.

Acupuncture sessions can have a near-immediate impact on sleep. Many people sleep better the night after they have treatment, and after a few sessions can regularly go to sleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake feeling more rested.

Are you ready to have improved sleep and therefore better moods, better mental performance, a stronger immune system, and a lowered appetite? Contact me for more information about how to get started with acupuncture and herbs!