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Understanding Insomnia
• Insomnia:
– trouble falling asleep,
– staying asleep, waking too
early,
– Don’t feel refreshed when
you wake up.
– Sleepy and tired and have
trouble functioning.
• Over 25 percent of
Americans don’t get
enough sleep from time
to time.
What Are the Causes of Insomnia?
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Stress
Medical condition or disease (including
depression, anxiety, post-traumatic
stress disorder, asthma, cancer,
heartburn, heart failure, overactive
thyroid, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
disease, and other health problems)
Pain or physical discomfort
Medications
Noise, light or extreme temperatures
Interference with one’s regular sleep
schedule (including jet lag or switching
work shifts)
Substance abuse.
Dr. Zhao TCM Help Insomnia
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Difficulty falling asleep
Difficulty staying asleep
Waking up too early
Feeling tired and irritable
Daytime sleepiness
Mood changes
Lack of motivation
Attention, concentration, or
memory problems
• Making errors at work, school, or
while driving
• Tension headaches or stomach
aches.
• Frustration or worry
Insomnia Triggers
• stress is the No. 1
reason people report a
lack of sleep.
• Poor sleep hygiene,
illness, drug side
effects, chronic pain,
restless legs syndrome,
or sleep apnea.
A Drink Disturbed Your Sleep
• Alcohol may lead to
disturbed, restless
sleep, or it may make
you wake earlier.
• Acupuncture reduce or
stop your drinking and
smoking.
Exercise Helps Your Sleep
• Regular exercise help
stimulate better sleep.
• Strenuous exercise can
make you more alert.
• Complete a workout
two or three hours
before you plan on
going to sleep.
Sleep Aids Are Risks
• Sleeping pills are safer
and effective but all
medications have
potential risks, including
the risks of dependency.
• The drugs can't cure
insomnia.
• Dr. Zhao TCM is natural,
effective and no risks.
You Can Make Up For Lost Sleep
• You can fully catch up
on sleep you've lost
with Dr. Zhao TCM
therapy.
Enough Sleep For Body
• If you're sleep deprived,
you might not be able
to pay attention or
remember things. Being
chronically tired can
have serious
consequences,
including poor work
performance and an
increased risk of
accidents.
Sleep Problems Need Help
• If you've had problems
getting to sleep or
staying asleep, or if
you’re consistently tired
after a night’s sleep,
you may have a sleep
disorder, and it's time to
have Dr. Zhao TCM
treatment.
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