Healing Treatments for Sleep Onset Insomnia
Can acupuncture help sleep onset insomnia? Acupuncture for the treatment of sleep onset insomnia is one of the modalities that is still up and coming in the US, even though…
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Treatments for Sleep Onset Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep that impairs daytime functioning and activities. In this article we are specifically exploring trouble falling asleep, which is called sleep onset…
Beyond CPAP: Functional Medicine for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a complex disorder and it could have at the root, issues we never thought could be related, such as the metabolic syndrome. The good news is that…
Beyond CPAP: Acupuncture and Functional Medicine as Holistic and Natural Treatments for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that happens when a person’s breathing is repeatedly (up to hundreds of times) interrupted while sleeping. The concerns around sleep apnea are many….
Could neurotransmitters be the solution to your insomnia?
Could neurotransmitters be the solution to your insomnia? Neurotransmitters strongly influence your sleep duration and quality and hence can be a possible solution for your insomnia issues. Some of the…
Can your digestion affect your sleep?
The connection between digestion and sleep comes as a surprise to some of my patients. However, the science tells us that 70% to 90% of the neurotransmitters are produced in…
Best Podcasts for Sleep
Part audiobook, part radio show, the podcast is a fairly new form of media that is transforming all kinds of life experiences, from layovers to insomnia. Learn how a car…
Restless Leg Syndrome and Acupuncture
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can effectively treatment Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Restless Leg Syndrome is described as a tingling, prickling feeling, or sometimes pain, that is alleviated by moving. It…
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): Causes, Triggers and Treatments
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that is widely misdiagnosed and overlooked by physicians. Have you ever felt the irritating sensation of jumpy legs? An urge to twist and…
Losing Sleep Over Losing Sleep: How to Win This Losing Battle
Looks familiar? You’re not alone. While it’s a gift that many of us these days are hyperaware of disorders, conditions, diets and diagnoses, it’s also a bit of a curse….