Poor sleep is an epidemic in our country, obviously I don’t need to tell you that.  It is why you are on this page.  But it manifests in a dozen different ways.  So that is what you and I will discern; what is your insomnia pattern and therefore how will treatment proceed.

First, what we know for sure.  We look for what is going up that should be going down and what is going down that should be going up.  Insomnia is a rising of energy at a time when the body/mind should be in descent, likewise for headaches, dizziness and constipation. 

Next it is important to discern if the trouble is in falling or staying asleep.  Do you wake between 1-3 AM?  How long are you awake?  Do you wake rested?  Are you in pain?  Are you worrying, planning, anxious or frightened?  Are there night sweats of is there great thirst? These symptoms and more factors will assist to wean you off Lunesta or Ambien.

TREATMENT:

After discerning you particular make-up and constitution, acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can be extremely effective in the pursuit of a great nights sleep.  An initial course of 10 weekly treatments will have profound effects on your sleep and overall health which is also affected by poor sleep.