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Acupuncture for insomnia

Sleep plays a vital role in good health throughout your entire life. Quality sleep influences your mental health, physical health and overall quality of well-being.

There are different types of insomnia that TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) looks at. Some people can fall asleep fine, but wake often. Others cannot fall asleep because their mind is racing. Vivid dreams, hot flashes, or the need to use the washroom are other factors that prevent the body from quality rest. There are many combinations and causes of sleep issues, and TCM addresses them each differently through acupuncture and/or herbal therapy.

helping treat insomnia conditions like

  • Difficulty falling asleep at night

  • Waking up during the night

  • Waking up too early

  • Not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep

  • Daytime tiredness or sleepiness

  • Hot flashes while sleeping

  • Irritability, depression or anxiety

  • Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering

  • Increased errors or accidents

  • Ongoing worries about sleep

common myths about insomnia

  • Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in Canada. It is the inability to fall asleep, stay asleep or waking too early.

  • Napping may actually hinder, not help nighttime sleep.

  • Insomnia is common and treatable. There are different evidenced-based treatments that work well for treating insomnia.

  • Insomnia is a medically recognized sleep disorder and can be treated. Both men and women with chronic insomnia are at a higher risk for accidents, falls, diabetes and high blood pressure.

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What to expect at Calgary Acupuncture Collective

You’re welcomed into our relaxing clinic located on Calgary’s vibrant 17th avenue SW. You may be surprised at the depth we go into to learn about your health. As Acupuncturists, we believe that each individual is unique and place great importance on making personalized diagnoses and treatment plans.

Each detail of your visit has been designed with a comfortable Acupuncture experience in mind. Our rooms are equipped with heat lamps, paging systems, tailored playlists, dim lighting, blankets, bolsters... everything to help you feel relaxed and comfortable.

We look forward to seeing you.

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