Let Acupuncture Help You Beat Insomnia
Is the cool fall weather affecting your sleep? Insomnia leaves you feeling exhausted and impacts your overall health. Acupuncture can bring your body back to balance, helping you relax and fall asleep more easily. Our professional acupuncture treatments offer deep relaxation and long-lasting sleep improvement.
Understanding Fall-Related Insomnia Through TCM
In TCM, insomnia during the fall is viewed through the lens of the body’s internal balance and how the season affects various energies and organs.
• Yin-Yang Imbalance: Fall marks the transition from the active, warming Yang energy of summer to the cooler, restful Yin energy. If this transition is not smooth, it can create an imbalance, leading to insomnia.
• Lung and Metal Element: Fall is associated with the Lung organ and the Metal element in TCM. The Lung is responsible for the flow of Qi (vital energy) and the processing of emotions, particularly grief. If Lung energy is disrupted during this season, it can cause emotional disturbances and insomnia.
• Dryness: Fall is considered a dry season, which can deplete the body’s Yin energy, leading to dryness that affects the Heart and Liver. Since these organs play a critical role in sleep regulation, their imbalance can result in restlessness and difficulty falling asleep.
• Spleen and Stomach Disharmony: Dietary changes in the fall can overburden the Spleen and Stomach, leading to dampness and phlegm accumulation, which disturbs the mind and hinders sleep.
• Emotional Stress: Fall is a time for introspection, and the natural decline of Yang energy may bring unresolved grief or sadness to the surface. This emotional stress can disturb the Heart Shen (spirit), contributing to insomnia.
In summary, fall-related insomnia can be influenced by both external factors like changes in daylight and temperature, as well as internal imbalances as understood by TCM. By addressing these imbalances through dietary changes, and acupuncture, TCM aims to restore harmony within the body and improve sleep during the fall season.
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