Insomnia is described as the inability to fall asleep easily, prone to waking up at night, restless sleep, and/or a habit of waking up too early in the morning. The amount and quality of sleep depends, according to traditional Chinese medicine, your state of mind. When a patient comes to their doctor’s office because of poor sleep, it’s important they know the cause of their insomnia (stress, digestive problems, emotional issues, etc.). Acupuncture in Hawaii is known to help insomnia in several different ways.
Possible causes of insomnia
- Excessive concern. Worrying too much damages the spleen, lung and heart.
- Overworking yourself. Working long hours without adequate rest or standing weakens the kidney.
- Weak gallbladder. A weakness in the gallbladder causes insomnia, a characteristic symptom is waking too early and not being able to sleep.
- Irregular diet. A spicy irregular diet, overeating or eating meals with too much fat can damage the stomach and, therefore, cause insomnia.
According to traditional Chinese views, the best position while sleeping is lying on your right side. Your legs should be slightly bent, and your right arm should be bent on your pillow while your left arm rests on the left thigh. With this position the heart is in a higher position, so that the blood can flow freely. Many people will undergo acupuncture treatment at Portner Orthopedic Rehabilitation of Hawaii to help with insomnia as well.
When it comes to treating headaches, the diagnosis is very important because it’s the basis for correct treatment. However, you must remember that each case is individual. Too many hours of work or standing can weaken the power of the spleen and/or kidneys, which can cause headaches. People who seek out Acupuncture in Hawaii have turned to this method because of the high percentage of satisfaction.
When poor or irregular digestive problems occur, headaches are located in different parts of the head:
If you eat too much, a headache occurs in the forehead area. If a person is not eating enough, it can produce a headache in the top of the head. Very spicy food consumption, red meat or alcohol can affect the liver and can consequently cause headaches in the temple area. For more information contact Portner Orthopedic Rehabilitation today.
