If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, consider trying acupuncture. In a recently published review, researchers sized up 46 studies (including a total of 3,811 patients) that examined the use of acupuncture in treatment of insomnia. Results revealed that acupuncture was superior to sleeping pills regarding the number of patients whose total sleep time increased by more than three hours. The researchers also found that using acupuncture in combination with herbal remedies was more effective than using herbs alone to improve sleep.
A traditional Chinese therapy practiced for over 5,000 years, acupuncture involves inserting needles on certain points on the body in order to promote the flow of vital energy. Acupuncture may also be helpful in the treatment of low back pain, arthritis, and certain side effects associated with cancer therapies.
By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine
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