Study suggests acupuncture relieves insomnia

Clinical trials of #acupuncture to treat insomnia are showing promising results. The research is being conducted at the influential UPMC facility in Pittsburgh, USA. Patient Anna Squilla told how acupuncture treatment has done nothing but help.

"For me, being very apprehensive coming in, not expecting it to work at all to be quite honest, it worked within two weeks," said Squilla.

Several patients have reported improvements, however, two years still remain in the study (source: WTAE).

Acupuncture may help treat insomnia

The journal Medical Acupuncture reports that insomnia is a common problem with a prevalence of nearly 40% in some populations. Acupuncture may be helpful in the treatment of insomnia and has an excellent tolerability and safety profile. Increased awareness of the potential utility of acupuncture for the treatment of sleep impairment may result in improved patient care.