12/01/2025
😴 There are a variety of reasons why you may be struggling with sleep. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), several organ meridians play a role in our sleep. Being mindful of your sleep patterns can help you get to the root of why you are struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get restorative sleep.
😴 NOTICING SLEEP PATTERNS 😴
⁉️ Are you unable to fall asleep from a restless mind or inability to lower your energy?
⁉️Are you waking up in the middle of the night? If so what time?
⁉️When you wake up do you feel well rested or groggy?
☀️ 🌙 In TCM, sleep can also be viewed through a Yin & Yang perspective. Yang is the energy of the sun & daylight. It is bright, active & productive. Yin is the energy of the moon and nighttime. It is introspective, dark & passive. These two energies work in tandem. Deficiency or excess in Yin or Yang can lead to poor sleep.
💤 TIPS TO SUPPORT SLEEP 💤
😴 MAINTAIN A BEDTIME ROUTINE by going to bed & waking up at the same time, not looking at screens right before bed, dimming lights & drinking herbal tea.
☀️ Imbalance in Yang energy leads to imbalance in Yin energy. Try going outside into the sun within 1 hour of waking up to nourish your yang energy.
😌 ACUPUNCTURE can support your sleep by restoring balance to your mind, body & spirit. Your acupuncturist will ask you questions about your sleep patterns to help inform what imbalance(s) are preventing you from having a restorative nights sleep.
🌱 HERBAL REMEDIES can be another way to support healthy sleep. We have a number of formulas that can help support quality sleep. Ask your acupuncturist what formula might be best for you.
🌱 MAGNESIUM is a vital mineral that many folks are deficient in. Magnesium is linked to sleep as it helps to calm the nervous system. Magnesium can be absorbed through food, capsules or topicals. Topicals can be a quick way to absorb magnesium into the body. We sell a magnesium spray. Try spraying the sides of your ankles & bottoms of your feet for sleep support.
🍲 Eating a BALANCED DIET nourishes our organ systems & eases digestion. If possible, try avoiding greasy or heavy foods & caffeine before bedtime.
