Press this Point for Insomnia

acupuncturecen... Our Acupuncture helps the good people of Toronto sleep and combat insomnia. Here’s how to press one of the most effective Acupuncture points for insomnia at home before bed. This will recap what Ana went over in the video. Shen Men, also known as Heart 7 and translated as “Sprit Gate” When stimulated by pressure or needling, Heart 7 point reduces anxiety, settles the shen spirit and naturally induces sleep. Think of it as part of a natural sleeping pill prescription. Here we are in clinic needling the point.
How to find this point- on the outer edge of the wrist crease. Same side as the pinky finger. We recommend strongly stimulating proven insomnia points with needles. Here are just some of the ways Acupuncture can help with Insomnia. It calms nervous system. Acupuncture Reduces cortisol which is the body’s main stress hormone. Needling certain points, promotes brain chemicals such as serotonin which helps with pain and sleep. Acupuncture has is effective at settling the mind. It Improves emotional wellbeing. Acupuncture helps reduce respiratory issues. It’s also good to note that Acupuncture is helpful with sleep apnea and sinus issues. A randomized, controlled study focussing on 62 participants found that acupuncture was effective in improving sleep quality and psychological health in patients affected by sleep disorders and insomnia. We’re here to help in a holistic way as well! Acupuncture helps with other health issues contributing to an inability to sleep such as anxiety, back pain or headaches. We hope we have drawn the blinds and provided your mind a cozy place to support you with any sleep related issue. Come Chill with us.