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Is insomnia serious?

I have insomnia. Is insomnia serious? What is the treatment?

11 Answers

As serious as you think it is, in your life. we treat the causes; the causative meridians of your particular sort of insomnia.
There can be serious health consequences to going without sleep for extended periods or experiencing very poor sleep for extended periods.

There are a variety of potential treatments. Lifestyle and "sleep hygiene" changes, over the counter sleep aids, prescription sleep aids, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, or some combination of all the above.
insomnia is a serious condition, well treated with acupuncture herbals and dietary modifications
Yes poor quantity and/or quality of sleep can lead to multiple medical problems
Insomnia is very common these days. As we age, we sleep less deeply and long. Stress can cause insomnia. We do need a certain amount of sleep to heal our cells and rejuvenate. Besides, being fatigued all the time is no fun. There are many ways to treat insomnia, depending on what's causing it. Check with your local acupuncturist to see what they can recommend.
Thank you for your email. Yes, insomnia can be serious if it becomes a chronic problem. Chronic insomnia is defined as 3 or more nights per week for 3 or more months. Chronic insomnia can be associated to coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. There are many sleep aids out there and acupuncture has been known to be helpful in this area as well. The best thing to do is to consult your doctor about the issue and they can recommend the best course of action for you. I hope this was helpful and I wish you the best of luck in your health journey. - Dr. Hallie OGorman
Insomnia can be a serious condition if it remains untreated. Western and Easter medicines offer different treatments based on the cause of the condition. It is important to talk to a health professional as soon as possible. Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM. Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 2660 E. Main street., Suite 202, Ventura, CA, 93003. 22048 Sherman Way, Suite 206, Canoga Park, CA, 91307. (805)798-4018 or (818) 307-6326 IMPORTANT NOTE! The information in this electronic message is intended
Sleep is needed for good health. Acupuncture, combined with herbs, and sometimes massage, can be very effective in treating insomnia.
Yes, insomnia can be deadly. Humans need sleep.
Insomnia can become dangerous. Weve all experienced a sleepless night or two, but chronic sleepless nights may lead to deficiency in immunity and affect your health. We can use acupuncture or herbal formula supplements to address the insomnia condition. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be beneficial for you. - Live Happy, Michael
Yes.