Can acupuncture help to improve my insomnia

Condition analysis:
Insomnia and poor quality sleep often result in the disruption of the circadian rhythm, the approximately 24 hour cyclic rhythm of our "biological clock". This "biological clock" helps regulate breathing and heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, hormone production, menstruation, and other vital bodily functions. An irregular lifestyle can disrupt the normal circadian rhythmic pattern. Having regular quality sleep is extremely important for fertility, as studies show low fertility rates and early pregnancy losses among shift workers. Regular, quality sleep is particularly important if a woman is suffering from an irregular menstrual cycle, anovulation, Amenorrhea, or PCOS, all of which can be considered as biological rhythm (infradian) disorders. Regular acupuncture treatment combined with our specific breathing exercise technique creates a specific heart rate variability pattern (coherent HRV rhythm), which can greatly influence hypothalamic activity, helping restore a normal biological rhythm.

Instructions:
Massage for sleep: Researchers found massage therapy to benefit people with insomnia by improving sleep quality and daytime dysfunction. It may also reduce feelings of pain, anxiety, and depression.

If professional massage isn’t an option, you can do self-massage. You may also find it beneficial to have a partner or friend give you a massage. Allow your mind to focus on the feelings and sensations of touch as your mind wanders. Research online for tips and techniques.

While massage is generally safe, check with your doctor if you have any specific health concerns that may impede the benefits. If your skin is sensitive to creams or oils, be sure to do a skin patch test before use.