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Insomnia Treatment with Acupuncture in Metro Detroit
Quality sleep is essential for health and well-being. Acupuncture addresses the root causes of insomnia—whether stress, pain, hormonal imbalances, or other factors—to help restore natural, restorative sleep without the side effects of sleep medications.
Understanding Insomnia and sleep disorders
Quality sleep is essential for health and well-being. Acupuncture addresses the root causes of insomnia—whether stress, pain, hormonal imbalances, or other factors—to help restore natural, restorative sleep without the side effects of sleep medications.
Common Causes
- Stress and anxiety
- Chronic pain
- Hormonal changes (menopause, andropause)
- Circadian rhythm disruption
- Sleep apnea
- Restless leg syndrome
- Depression
- Poor sleep habits
Signs & Symptoms
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Waking frequently during the night
- Waking too early
- Not feeling rested after sleep
- Daytime fatigue and sleepiness
- Irritability and mood changes
- Difficulty concentrating
- Reliance on sleep aids
When to Seek Professional Care
- Sleep problems persist more than a few weeks
- Daytime function is impaired
- You want to reduce sleep medication use
- Other treatments haven't helped
- Stress or pain is disrupting sleep
Frequently Asked Questions About Insomnia and sleep disorders
Acupuncture calms the nervous system, regulates hormones involved in sleep (melatonin, cortisol), and addresses underlying issues like pain or anxiety.
Most patients see improvement within 4-6 weekly treatments. Chronic insomnia may require longer treatment.
Many patients reduce or eliminate sleep medications with their doctor's guidance as sleep naturally improves.
Most patients feel very relaxed after acupuncture. Some sleep better the same night, while for others improvement is gradual.
The best treatment combines good sleep hygiene (consistent schedule, dark cool room), cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), addressing underlying causes like stress or pain, and complementary treatments like acupuncture. Avoiding screens before bed and limiting caffeine also help significantly.
Try the military sleep method: relax your face, drop your shoulders, let your arms go limp, breathe out and relax your chest, then relax your legs. Clear your mind for 10 seconds by imagining a calming scene.
Also try the 4-7-8 breathing technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8.
Also try the 4-7-8 breathing technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8.
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