Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Insomnia near Shelburne and Burlington, VT
Perimenopause came along and you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep? Keep reading.
Does any of this sound like your nights? Unable to fall asleep even though you’re exhausted. Waking out of a sound sleep around 3am, wide awake. Restless legs that make it impossible to get comfortable. Feeling hot no matter what the room temperature is. Sheets soaked from night sweats. Waking up exhausted no matter how long you slept. Or all of the above?
When our hormone levels begin to fluctuate during perimenopause, it has a measurable impact on the quality and quantity of our sleep. Trouble falling or staying asleep becomes much more common. This is a serious issue, because sleep is foundational, and poor sleep has many negative impacts on our health.
Insomnia is complex and doesn’t look the same in everyone. Your sleep disruptions might be different than your best friend’s experience, and your daily habits can make things much better or much worse. Chinese medicine allows us to find the patterns that are disrupting your sleep, personalize treatment to your individual self, and know what lifestyle changes will best support healthy sleep.
Insomnia in perimenopause and menopause can look like:
Struggling to fall or stay asleep, even with supplements or meds
Tossing and turning all night long, feeling like you never get deep sleep
Waking around 3am unable to get back to sleep
Feeling hot or waking with night sweats
Feeling alternating hot and cold sensations all night
Being unable to sleep due to body aches and pains
Restless or jumpy legs
Disturbing or exhausting dreams
Waking tired even if you were in bed long enough
Benefits of Treating Insomnia With Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
Improved Sleep Quality and Quantity Proper treatment can help you sleep long enough and to have that sleep feel deep and restorative.
Fewer Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Research shows that many women wake up because of hot flashes, even if they don’t feel hot. Regulating your inner thermostat can have a big impact on sleep.
Improved Mood, Energy, and Focus Remember: sleep is crucial! Without enough restful sleep, all our body systems suffer.
Improved Metabolic and Digestive Function Poor sleep can contribute to irregular digestion, weight gain, and metabolic issues during perimenopause and menopause.
What to Expect from Treatment
Your first step is to schedule a 15 minute phone call. During this call, we’ll see if you’re a good fit for the clinic.
If you are, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule your free Initial Exam and Assessment. At this visit, we’ll discuss your symptoms and goals, do some quick (and easy) physical assessments, and you’ll be given your personalized recommendations for a treatment program, including timeframe and estimated costs.
My approach to treatment includes:
Helping you feel better fast AND addressing the underlying patterns so you experience lasting benefits
Seeing you as a whole person, not just a body or a collection of parts
Discussing ways you can support yourself through simple sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle changes
Addressing your individual needs: your treatment program is customized for you
Collaborating with other healthcare practitioners when helpful