Sleep
For sleep quality, Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine (WS-TCM) offers a safe and effective alternative to pharmaceuticals. Many conventional drugs cause negative side effects—including headaches, fatigue, dry mouth, and dizziness. Alternatively, studies have shown that acupuncture enhances slow wave sleep (SWS), a type of deep sleep that occurs in the 3rd and 4th stage of REM sleep. Additionally, research is confirming that acupuncture and herbs in combination improve sleep quality relative to pharmaceuticals, including estazolam—a sedative with serious side effects.
Chinese medicine has been used for thousands of years as a natural and gentle way to improve sleep. At Garden Acupuncture, we also specialize in pediatric sleep treatment, providing needle-free treatments for children as well as pediatric medical massage, dietary guidance, gentle herbs, and sleep hygiene recommendations. Adult and pediatric sleep-related disorders that may be treated with WS-TCM include:
Insomnia
Sleep apnea
ADHD
Restless leg syndrome
Stress
Pain
Sleep is essential for the rest and repair our bodies need. Lack of quality sleep affects your ability to think clearly, react quickly, and form memories, while chronic sleep issues can lead to mood disorders and illness—in both children and adults. We work with our clients to understand not only their symptoms, but the underlying patterns that may be inhibiting sleep. Treatment can include acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling. Relief may come within several visits, continuing to build over the course of treatment.
— David, Brooklyn
