Sleep disturbances and insomnia affect millions of people — but can acupuncture really help?In this episode, we explore how acupuncture may support sleep, why so many people report their best night’s sleep after treatment, and what the research actually says about acupuncture for insomnia.We break down:✅Why people often fall asleep during acupuncture treatments✅What the evidence says about acupuncture and sleep disturbances✅Why sleep improvements are often short-term rather than long-term✅How acupuncture influences cortisol, GABA, and serotonin✅The role of the HPA axis and autonomic nervous system in sleep✅Yin vs Yang from a Chinese medicine perspective📍 Acupuncture approaches covered:✅Auricular acupuncture for parasympathetic activation✅Back Shu points ✅Four Gates✅Yin-nourishing point prescriptions including:✅ Plus more!This is a practical, clinically grounded discussion designed for practitioners, students, and anyone curious about how acupuncture may influence sleep and insomnia.

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