A better night's sleep with acupuncture

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Insomnia can significantly disrupt your life: it affects your energy, concentration, and health during the day. Sleep problems can have various causes, such as stress, fatigue, a restless sleep environment, pain complaints, or alcohol use. Whether you have trouble falling asleep, wake up frequently, or get up too early, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your sleep, both through simple adjustments in your daily life and with the support of acupuncture.

Practical tips for a better night's sleep
There are a number of practical tips that can help you sleep better. Exercise regularly, avoid caffeine and nicotine in the evening, and relax before bedtime, for example with a short walk or a warm bath. Also, maintain a regular sleep schedule: go to bed at the same time every day and get up at the same time.

In addition, the right nutrition can contribute to a better night's sleep. Think of oatmeal (promotes serotonin), yogurt (contains casomorphin), bananas (contain melatonin), or a warm cup of milk with anise (also contains casomorphin). Avoid heavy meals, alcohol, and spicy or fatty foods just before bedtime.

Acupuncture as support for sleep problems
Instead of sleeping pills, which often only relieve the symptoms and do not provide a solution for the underlying causes, acupuncture focuses on restoring the balance in your body. By stimulating specific acupuncture points, acupuncture helps to rebalance the energy between action (yang) and rest (yin), which can lead to a better night's sleep.

Find an NVA acupuncturist near you
If your sleep problems persist, consider consulting an NVA acupuncturist in your area. By thoroughly examining your symptoms, an acupuncturist can develop a suitable treatment plan for you.