Acupuncture and Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are disturbance of our sleeping time. The disturbance can make our sleep habit and pattern get changed. There are some type of sleep disorders including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. If left untreated, sleep disorder can make our overall health disturbed. [note]Overview - Sleep disorders - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-disorders/home/ovc-20244168[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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Some symptoms indicating that we have sleep disorders are : - Excessive daytime sleepiness - Unregular breathing - Restless sleep - Hard to fall asleep [note]Sleep Disorders and Problems: Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Help, https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/sleep-disorders-and-sleeping-problems.htm[/note]  

CAUSES

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There are many things that can contribute to the sleep problems such as : - Physical disturbance like over exercise - Pain from other disease - Certain medical problems - Medication - Lifestyle - Psylogical - Environmental disturbance [note]Sleep Disorders Center: Types of Sleep Disorders, Symptoms - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-disorders-causes[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : HT 7, K 3, SP 6, PC 6. Acupuncture Treatment For Sleep Disorders Acupuncture seems to be an effective way of treatment to treat sleep disorder. As after receive such treatment, patient with sleep disorder are more easily fall asleep. The HT7 point, which is the acupoint at the intersection of the hand and wrist closest to the body is a favorite acupoint to treat the sleep disorder. Acupuncture treatment also induce human body to increase the content of y-amino butyric acid, which enhances sleep quality. [note]Is Acupuncture the Insomnia Cure We've Been Lo... | Van Winkle's, https://vanwinkles.com/can-acupuncture-cure-your-insomnia[/note]  

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