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What Can Acupuncture Do for Insomnia?

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  While statistics are tough to come by, it’s estimated that 30% of the population in the United States copes with sleep disruption, and the primary culprit behind this is insomnia. If you’re struggling to get to sleep and stay asleep, you’ve likely tried a host of different remedies — and if you’re reading this — they’ve been largely unsuccessful. Rather than continuing down frustrating and ineffective treatment paths, why not give acupuncture a try? At  Soul Potential Acupuncture and Wellness ,  Vonda Muncy has had great success helping her sleep-deprived patients get the rest they need through acupuncture. Here’s a look at how acupuncture can help with your insomnia. Insomnia 101 Before we get into the merits of  acupuncture   as a solution for insomnia, let’s take a closer look at this common sleep disorder. Insomnia is defined as having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, but the problem is often far more complicated than that. Insomnia is really a...

Acupuncture for Anxiety in Castle Rock

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Anxiety is a pervasive condition that affects the daily life of 32% of adolescents and 19% of adults in America. If you struggle with overwhelming anxiety,  schedule an appointment online or call the office   in Castle Rock, Colorado. What symptoms signal anxiety? Anxiety develops when you’re worried about an upcoming event or fearful of a perceived threat. All types of circumstances can cause anxiety, from worry about whether you will pass a test to suddenly facing immediate danger. When anxiety appears, you’ll experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms. You may feel tense, irritable, and nauseous. Anxiety makes many patients sweat, and some develop a fast heartbeat. There are also  many different types   of anxiety, and each one has its own unique symptoms. For example, a phobia makes you anxious about a specific object or situation, while panic disorder causes symptoms that mimic a heart attack. When should I get help for anxiety? Anxiety is such a deep...