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Acupunture May Ease Insomnia

By , About.com Guide   December 2, 2009

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If you're struggling to get a good night's sleep, consider trying acupuncture. In a recently published review, researchers sized up 46 studies (including a total of 3,811 patients) that examined the use of acupuncture in treatment of insomnia. Results revealed that acupuncture was superior to sleeping pills regarding the number of patients whose total sleep time increased by more than three hours. The researchers also found that using acupuncture in combination with herbal remedies was more effective than using herbs alone to improve sleep.

A traditional Chinese therapy practiced for over 5,000 years, acupuncture involves inserting needles on certain points on the body in order to promote the flow of vital energy. Acupuncture may also be helpful in the treatment of low back pain, arthritis, and certain side effects associated with cancer therapies.

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December 12, 2009 at 3:08 pm
(1) Cindy :

As accupuncture works by releasing blocked energy in the meridians, and allowing fresh energy to enter and old energy to be released out, the organs can be rebalanced and this allows the body to be much more peaceful. Herbs can help where people like to have something to “take” , however, we also have to understand that being peaceful before we sleep is a really useful practise. So many people make the mistake of reading or watching TV before bedtime and this can stimulate the brain too much. Just try to empty your mind and become calm for 15 or 20 mins and you will sleep much better. The best cure for insommnia is http://www.relaxationexercises.org.

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