Insomnia, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder are very common afflictions of our stressful society. Acupuncture and simple self-care techniques can help ease these complaints significantly.
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Category: Sleep
Restorative sleep impacts many body systems including hormones, mental health, and metabolic function. Sleep hygiene is only the tip of the iceberg of insomnia, but it is a keystone of sleep health. Dr. Masina Wright and Stephen Drapeau offer tips on getting the best sleep possible.
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Valerian root is primarily used to help people fall asleep and stay asleep. Other less known indications include muscle and uterine cramping, digestive spasm, and nervous headache. It has a long history of use in Western and Chinese medicine, and was cited for medicinal use by Hippocrates, the father of medicine (ca 460-377 BC.) Valerian... Read more »
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Basic information on sleep hygiene and natural remedies for insomnia abound. If you have not tried any of the natural medicine options like valerian, passionflower, L-theanine or melatonin, our wellness specialists would be happy to show you the various options available. But what if you have tried the basic natural remedies, and still suffer from... Read more »
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Giving your mood a boost can be as simple as getting a good night’s sleep or spending the day in the sunshine. But for people who have more severe symptoms of feeling down, such as seasonal affective disorder or depression, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or a combination of both may be able to improve their sense... Read more »
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Most women experience sleep disturbances around menopause, especially if hormone changes provoke hot flashes at night. Most of us require between 6 and 9 hours of sleep to function at an optimal state. It may be of some comfort to know that both men and women report less restful sleep as they age. Many... Read more »
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