CONDITION
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, resulting in fatigue and reduced daytime functioning. Insomnia can be short-term, lasting a few days to weeks, or chronic, persisting for months or even years. It can affect physical health, mental clarity, and overall quality of life.
CAUSES
What causes Insomnia?
Insomnia can be caused by various factors, including Stress, Anxiety, Depression, irregular sleep schedules, poor sleep hygiene, and medical conditions like chronic pain or acid reflux. Lifestyle factors, such as excessive caffeine or alcohol intake, irregular sleep patterns, and exposure to screens before bedtime, can also contribute. In some cases, Insomnia is linked to Hormonal Imbalances or disruptions in the body’s circadian rhythm.
TREATMENTS
Treatment Options
TCM can serve as a complementary treatment to improve sleep quality and help manage insomnia symptoms. Dr. Goh TCM & Health Management adopts a holistic approach, focusing on restoring the body’s energy balance to support better sleep. Treatments are non-invasive and customized to individual needs, incorporating a combination of therapies such as:
Qi Regulating Acupuncture Treatment
This treatment promotes relaxation and balances the body’s energy flow, helping to improve sleep quality and alleviate Insomnia symptoms. By restoring Qi, Acupuncture can reduce stress and support a healthy sleep cycle.
Alignment Acupuncture Treatment
Targeting specific acupoints, Alignment Acupuncture helps to align the body’s energy pathways, reducing tension and promoting a more restful night’s sleep.
Scalp Acupuncture Treatment
Stimulating specific points and areas on the scalp can influence brain regions involved in sleep regulation, helping to improve sleep patterns and reduce Insomnia.
Adrenal Gland Treatment
This treatment focuses on regulating stress hormones produced by the adrenal glands, helping to reduce Anxiety and create a calmer state conducive to sleep.
Mind Balancing Treatment
This approach utilises Meridian Massage Technique that promotes relaxation and calmness to ease stress and promote emotional stability, helping individuals ease Anxiety, and promote a peaceful mind, improve quality sleep.
Insomnia FAQS
Alternative treatments for Insomnia include Traditional Chinese Medicine methods such as Acupuncture, and relaxation techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises. These methods aim to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote restful sleep naturally.
Insomnia can often be managed successfully, with many individuals achieving better sleep through alternative therapies and lifestyle changes. While some people may require ongoing support, others find their sleep improves permanently once healthy habits are established.
Those under chronic stress, individuals with irregular schedules, shift workers, and people with mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression are at higher risk. Lifestyle factors, including high caffeine intake, lack of exercise, and excessive screen time, can also disrupt sleep.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive health and wellness treatment that has progressively developed over the years, backed by clinical and scientific research. For best results, it’s important to consult a certified medical doctor or specialist before beginning any treatment.
All information are referenced from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and World Health Organisation (WHO)
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