21 Unexpected Ailments You Never Knew Acupuncture Could Tame

2. Insomnia

This condition may result from an array of medical or psychiatric conditions, certain substances or medications, poor sleep habits or biological factors. This condition is characterized by the brain essentially not being able to stop being awake. The sleep/wake cycle is interrupted. Not getting sufficient sleep can cause complications in all areas of a patient’s life. There are medications that are beneficial, but the side effects may prevent patients from being able to use them. For example, side effects might include daytime sleepiness and not hearing the alarm to wake up. Acupuncture has become a relatively common alternative treatment for insomnia. It is believed that this method regulates the body’s yin and yang. Once these are regulated, the patient’s health is reinforced, and the pathogenic causes of their insomnia are eliminated, resulting in them being able to sleep once again and experience a restful, full night's sleep.