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TCM Tips for Better Sleep
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TCM Tips for Better Sleep

Seasonal Changes, Sleep

TCM Tips for Better Sleep

By JaimeRoslyn|2024-04-24T12:27:57-04:00March 14th, 2023|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Sleep|Tags: insomnia, sleep, sleep hygiene, spring, tips, Yong Quan|

Photo by Ron Lach from Pexels When we don’t get enough sleep, our mood, concentration and overall health can take a serious hit. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers insight into treating insomnia, whether it’s difficulty in falling or staying asleep. Next time you find yourself tossing and turning in bed, try out these tips and tricks to help get a good night’s rest. What Causes Poor Sleep? According to TCM, issues with sleep are usually attributed to imbalances of yin and yang qi (energy) within the body. During the day, yang energy dominates as it fuels the body’s activities and [...]

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Acupuncture Improves Sleep Affected by Anxiety
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Acupuncture Improves Sleep Affected by Anxiety

Mood, Research, Sleep, Wellness

Acupuncture Improves Sleep Affected by Anxiety

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:05:15-05:00March 16th, 2022|Categories: Mood, Research, Sleep, Wellness|Tags: insomnia, mood, research, sleep, wellness|

That feeling in the pit of your chest in the middle of the night... We find it interesting when patients come in droves for the same condition or issue. For many, it's anxiety, specifically the kind of anxiety that is affecting sleep. It seems anxiety has been winning and sleep is bearing the burden. Sleep quality can make or break the whole day, not to mention affect the entire system pretty seriously when the issue persists (think heart disease, weight gain, poor decision-making, etc). Acupuncture improves sleep affected by anxiety Research has shown a significant improvement in sleep quality from acupuncture [...]

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Sleep Nutrition: What You Eat Can Affect Your Sleep
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Sleep Nutrition: What You Eat Can Affect Your Sleep

Nutrition, Sleep

Sleep Nutrition: What You Eat Can Affect Your Sleep

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-03-08T08:24:52-05:00March 15th, 2022|Categories: Nutrition, Sleep|Tags: insomnia, nutrition, sleep, tips|

For many of us, sleep can be an alluding venture. Whether it's falling asleep or staying asleep, it can be tough. To help, sleep experts recommend regular exercise, establishing a bedtime routine and cutting back on screen time and social media. However, a growing body of research suggests that our diets also come into play, with the food we eat affecting how well we sleep and our sleep affecting our dietary choices. Researchers have found that eating a diet that is high in sugar, saturated fat and processed carbohydrates can disrupt sleep. On the other hand, eating more plants, fiber [...]

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Springtime Bloopers (with love, from your acupuncturist)
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Springtime Bloopers (with love, from your acupuncturist)

Allergies, Seasonal Changes, Sleep, Wellness

Springtime Bloopers (with love, from your acupuncturist)

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:06:04-05:00March 29th, 2021|Categories: Allergies, Seasonal Changes, Sleep, Wellness|Tags: avoid, neck, sleep, spring, springtime bloopers, wind|

Photo by Clark de Hart The proverb ‘A drop of prevention is worth a bucket load of cure’ illustrates a core tenant of East Asian Medicine – prevention is as important as cure. Foundational to health (and prevention) is living in accord with the cycles of nature. Simply put, how we ‘do life’ in February is not how we ‘do life’ in July. Below are some of the most common springtime “bloopers” and basics for prevention of dis-ease (which in spring could include propensity to colds, allergy symptoms, irritability and sleep disturbance). Avoid these Springtime Bloopers 1. Protect Your [...]

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Understanding Summer Solstice Energy
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Understanding Summer Solstice Energy

Seasonal Changes, Sleep

Understanding Summer Solstice Energy

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:08:18-05:00June 7th, 2019|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Sleep|Tags: seasonal changes, sleep, summer, Summer Solstice, tips, yang|

Adapted from Summer Solstice Start of Summer? Not For Your Body. In the United States, many see the Summer Solstice as the beginning of summer. However, as far as seasonal energies go, this is really the pinnacle of summer energy. Consider yin (dark, feminine) and yang (light, masculine) energy. The Summer Solstice marks the longest day (yang = day) of the year and the shortest night (yin = night). Therefore, the Summer Solstice is the most ‘yang’ day of the year - the height of summer and yang-fire energy. Our body works in conjunction with the daily, monthly and [...]

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Your Best Sleep Do’s and Don’ts
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Your Best Sleep Do’s and Don’ts

Sleep

Your Best Sleep Do’s and Don’ts

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:08:18-05:00June 4th, 2019|Categories: Sleep|Tags: insomnia, sleep, tips|

Acupuncture can be an effective and wonderful way to treat insomnia or sleep disturbances. But if you’re seeking to create even more softness and stillness in your slumber, there are other aspects to take into consideration. Check out this list of sleep do’s and don’ts - you may find that just a few lifestyle changes can make a big difference. DO: Maintain a regular sleep cycle by going to bed and getting up at the same time every day. Get regular exercise each day, preferably in the morning - there is evidence that regular exercise helps facilitate more restful sleep. [...]

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Understanding Summer Insomnia
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Understanding Summer Insomnia

Seasonal Changes, Sleep

Understanding Summer Insomnia

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:08:18-05:00May 30th, 2019|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Sleep|Tags: insomnia, sleep, summertime, yang|

With modern day stresses and demands - long hours at work and lots of screen time - quality sleep is difficult to come by any time of the year. According to the CDC, more than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep. However, things become even more challenging as we begin to approach the dog days of summer. SUMMER ENERGY AND INSOMNIA Summer – with its longer daylight hours, heat and humidity, as well as uptick in activity – can rev us up during the day and challenge our ideal sleeping temperature at night. These two [...]

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