Acupuncture and sports: from injury to balance
Acupuncture for tennis elbow
Acupuncture and the treatment of cancer
Acupuncture and pain
Acupuncture and breathing problems
Acupuncture and sleep problems
Tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep... if you have trouble sleeping, getting to sleep, or staying asleep, you know how frustrating that can be. Not everyone needs the same amount of sleep. Some people function well after six hours of sleep, while others really need their eight hours of rest. However, if you have a lack of sleep, it directly affects your well-being and behavior. If you've been struggling with sleep problems for a long time, your health will also suffer.
Most sleep problems are related to difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. They often arise from stress or fatigue, but also pain, alcohol consumption, a restless sleep environment, menopause, or staying active late at night can disrupt your sleep pattern. During the day, this can lead to concentration problems, a short temper, decreased appetite, and reduced immunity.
Acupuncture, a natural solution for insomnia
In conventional medicine, there are all kinds of sleep aids and sleeping pills available to help you through the night. However, these medications are highly addictive, do not address the root cause, and often have unpleasant side effects. A treatment with acupuncture is a healthier option!
In acupuncture, sleep problems are seen as a disturbance of our natural rhythm. This rhythm consists of two energies: action (yang) and rest (yin). This natural balance between yin and yang is easily disrupted in our busy lives, and an acupuncturist can help you restore the balance. A deficiency in yin energy is replenished, or an excess of yang energy is restrained.
Acupuncture looks at the cause of sleep problems
In addition to restoring the balance in your energy so you can sleep better, the acupuncturist will talk to you about your lifestyle, diet, and sleep patterns. From this holistic approach, you are not only addressing the cause of your sleep problems but also improving your overall immunity.
Time for you
Every person is unique, and an acupuncturist understands that like no other. They take the time to listen to your complaints and work with you to find the right approach for your sleep problems. The acupuncturist will be happy to tell you more about this. Get in touch and get informed.
Acupuncture and menopausal symptoms
Acupunctuur bij overgangsklachten helpt je hormoonhuishouding weer in balans te brengen. De overgangsklachten zoals opvliegers en nachtzweten worden minder.
If you can't sleep
Woelen, piekeren, naar het plafond staren en de uren aftellen…herkenbaar? Zonde! Slapeloosheid is bijna altijd goed te behandelen.
