SLEEP. It's critical to how you think and feel.
A lack of sleep can put you on edge, make you feel overwhelmed, or exhausted and zoned out when it matters most - like in important meetings or conversations with people you care about.
Maybe you've always been a light sleeper and any noise - whether it's your dog, cat, or partner snoring - easily wakes you up. But you're beginning to see a strange pattern as you consistently wake up between 1:00-3:00AM. These sleepless nights are beginning to affect your performance as it feels more and more like you're just trudging through the day.
What if I told you these wake-up times are often a result of high stress? Just take a moment to reflect. Have a lot on your mind lately? Find yourself in a spiral of worries? Or notice your dreams have been more vivid? Remembering dreams is a sign of an overactive mind and restless spirit.
Did you know there's an acupoint that can calm the mind, create a sense of inner peace, and actually regulate your sleep cycle so you can get a full 8 hours?
Not only could you wake up feeling refreshed, energized and have a clearer mindset, but you could for once get through the day feeling on top of your game!
As a registered acupuncturist, I often help individuals like yourself, get their sleep back in order. With a solid understanding of how the body heals, I'm going to share with you one of the best Acupressure points you can try at home for regulating your sleep cycle:
Spirit Gateway Acupuncture Point (For Insomnia)
Where: You can find this acupuncture point in a depression just below your wrist bone, on the inside of the tendon (flexor carpi ulnaris).
How to: Massage this area for a minute while breathing deep and slow, and in a relaxed environment.
This acupoint works because it connects to your heart. Which means it's great for anxiety, it's great for calming the spirit, and it's wonderful for getting you a good night's rest.
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If you haven't tried acupuncture before, ACUSOUL is a Toronto acupuncture & food therapy clinic. When you come in for an acupuncture session we'll discuss your health in detail, find out what imbalances you have, and get to work on making you feel your best to take on life again.