Get a Great Night's Sleep Naturally!

You settle into a warm, comfortable bed, close your eyes and nothing happens, you just can't fall asleep.  Hours go by and you're still awake.  The next day you feel tired, grouchy, and are unable to focus.  Does this sound familiar?


Sleepless nights happen to almost everyone at some time, but ongoing insomnia can indicate a deep issue and could lead to further health concerns.  Unfortunately, a common approach to treating insomnia includes prescription sleeping medications, which can cause side effects or even dependence. That's one of the many reasons to consider an all natural approach to treating your sleep problems.  Acupuncture can be a very effective way to improve your sleep quality without side effects.

One bad night.... or an ongoing issue?  Occasional insomnia is a very common problem, affecting about one in four Americans.  It can happen to anyone, but is more common in older adults.  Its symptoms include:

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Waking up during the nigh
• Daytime fatigue and irritability
• Frustration and moodiness

Insomnia can be very frustrating, but it's more than an annoyance.  When insomnia becomes ongoing, or chronic, your body is unable to the rest and renewal it needs so that you can feel your best.  In fact, a lack of quality sleep can cause problems such as difficulty concentrating, diminished energy, low mood, and trouble performing everyday tasks.  Since sleep strengthens the immune system, insomnia can leave you susceptible to many other health concerns.  Luckily, you don't have to just "put up with" chronic insomnia.

How Acupuncture Can Help

According to the theories of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, conditions such as insomnia are a sign of an imbalance in Qi, the vital energy that animates the body and protects it from illness.

This imbalance can stem from a number of causes such as stress, anxiety, medications, depression, and chronic pain.  To determine the underlying causes of your insomnia, your acupuncturist will take into account many factors, including your lifestyle and emotional and mental well-being.  They will then work to restore the balance and flow of Qi by inserting fine, sterile needles at specific points along the body.

Your acupuncturist may also suggest aromatherapy, yoga, meditation, or other additional therapies.  You may find that you sleep better after your very first session, though you will most likely receive the most benefit from a series of treatments.

Your acupuncturist can get to the root of your sleep issues by taking into account all of the factors that may be contributing to your sleep disturbance.  With this ancient form of health care, you can treat your symptoms, improve your overall health and well-being, and start looking forward to a great night's sleep, every night.

Schedule a free consultation:

Health for Life

Sylvie Morin, D.O.M.

Acupuncture Physician

321.259.0555

Here are a few questions your practitioner may ask. They help refine your specific diagnosis.

• Do you have difficulty falling asleep?
• Do you have difficulty staying asleep?
• Is your sleep filled with vivid dreams?
• Is it difficult to calm your mind at night?
• Is it difficult to sleep on your back? This can relate to an excess condition of the lungs or heart meridians.
• Do you only sleep on your back with outstretched arms? This can reflect a pattern of excess heat.
• Do you prefer to sleep on your stomach or side? This could indicate a deficient condition.

Boost Weight Loss with Acupuncture.

If you struggle with your weight, you're not alone.  In fact, more than 30% of all U.S. adults meet the criteria for being obese.

Americans spend billions of dollars annually on weight loss products, but obesity is still on the rise.  People are even turning to surgery as a weight loss option.  This is a drastic measure and can cause unwanted side effects.

Unfortunately, excess weight is not just a cosmetic issue.  Being overweight is a risk factor for many conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.  The good news is that maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk, and it's NEVER too late to get started.  People seeking to address their weight concerns are turning to acupuncture as a natural and effective way to approach weight loss.


Acupuncture works to control weight loss on various levels.

Release Endorphins - With diet changes, many people experience cravings, which can lead to binge eating. Cravings in the body are often due to lack of endorphins. Acupuncture can help to balance out the cravings by helping the body to release endorphins.

Reduce Stress - An increase in the "stress hormone" cortisol can alter the metabolism.  Through the release of endorphins, the "stress hormone" can also be neutralized.

Support Digestion - Acupuncture can support the body to generate an efficient digestive process.

A Traditional Approach to Healing.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) take a holistic, or whole-body approach to health.  This ancient form of healthcare works to restore the balance and flow of the body's Qi (pronounced "chee"), or vital energy.  According to TCM, the reasons why people gain weight, or find it difficult to lose weight, are numerous.  Your acupuncturist is well versed in uncovering the root cause(s) or imbalances that have affected your weight.

Your acupuncturist will also take into consideration other factors that may have led to weight gain, including your lifestyle, and emotional and mental well-being. By taking your whole self into account, you and your acupuncturist can get to the root of your health concerns, rather than just treating the symptoms.

What Will My Acupuncturist Do?
During your first visit, your acupuncturist will take an extensive health history and perform various exams.  At the completion of your first visit, your acupuncturist will provide you with a comprehensive diagnosis and an explanation of your treatment plan.  Your treatments will focus on correcting any underlying imbalances in your body, and will also help to support you in reaching your weight loss goals.

Based on your unique symptoms, your acupuncturist will choose to concentrate on acupuncture points related to specific organs.  For example, restoring balance to the flow of Qi in the stomach can help promote good digestion and suppress an overactive appetite.  Emotional issues, such as anxiety and stress, both of which can lead to overeating, can be addressed by balancing the liver.

A Partnership for Better Health
It is important to remember that acupuncture is not a "quick fix."  By working with your acupuncturist, and committing to long-term goals, you will experience positive changes in your overall health, including maintaining a healthy body weight.

In addition to acupuncture treatments, your practitioner may also recommend other lifestyle changes.  Whether you want to lose a few pounds or a significant amount, people are turning to acupuncture as a natural and effective way to approach weight loss.  By working together with your practitioner, you can help your body regain its natural balance and start taking steps toward true health and vitality!

Other Ways to Support Your Path Toward a Happier, Leaner You!

• Exercise is an important component of any weight loss program.  Adding aerobic exercise, weight training, and other types of exercise to your daily routine will have a positive effect on your weight and general health.
• Diet is another important issue to consider.  In general, a healthy diet is made up of unprocessed, organic foods, including a wide variety of whole grains and vegetables.  Your acupuncturist may offer nutritional counseling designed for your specific needs.
• Stress relief may also be a part of you treatment.  By learning how to lower stress and anxiety through techniques such as breathing, meditation, or gentle exercise, you may lose weight more easily, and possibly stop destructive habits such as overeating.

Schedule your FREE Consultation:

Sylvie Morin, D.O.M.

Doctor of Oriental Medicine (D.O.M.)

Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.)

Diplomate in Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.)

Diplomate in Chinese Herbology (Dipl. C.H.)

Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM)

321.259.0555

www.healthforlifeisgood.com  or  www.healthforlifemedspa.com

Non Surgical Repair of Tendons & Ligaments

ProloTherapy is a term used to describe a technique of proliferative therapy also known as "tendon and ligament reconstruction by injection".  Partial tearing, disruption or over-stretching of tendons and ligaments (those soft issues that bind our bones and joints together) can be the source of much acute and chronic pain.


With Prolotherapy, physicians inject substances (usually concentrated dextrose, or sugar) into these injured ligaments and tendons at their bony attachments.  This stimulates the body's own healing cascade, leading to an increase in the thickness and tensile strength of these connective tissues and improved function of the joints supported by them.  The final result: more stable joints and decreased or absent pain!

Prolotherapy is used whenever these is pain related to structural damage, either from major or minor trauma such as automobile accidents, whiplash, falls, sports injuries, repetitive injuries, degenerative diseases, sciatica, surgical trauma and often minor forgotten injuries from the distant past.

History
Prolotherapy has been used in the United States for over fifty years.  Former Surgeon General, C. Everett Koop, MD, suffered with lower back and leg pain for several years in spite of attempting a variety of treatment methods.  He eventually located Dr. Gus Hemwall, MD who used Prolotherapy to stop Dr. Koop's pain.  Dr. Koop became an advocate of Prolotherapy and said: "I personally know the benefits of Prolotherapy.  I had intractable (incurable) pain, which traveled down my legs.  After a few treatments, the pain was gone."

Despite it's safety and effectiveness, Prolotherapy is not taught in our medical schools.

Physicians Use Prolotherapy For:

• Neck, thoracic & lower back pain
• Sports injuries
• Sacroiliac and hip pain
• Headache and TMJ
• Pain from Arthritis 
• Shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist, ankle or any other joint pain or dysfunction

Only a physician trained in Prolotherapy can determine if you are a candidate for this unique non-surgical treatment. Call us today to schedule your free consultation!

321.259.0555

402 N. Babcock St, Suite 101

Melbourne, FL 32935

www.healthforlifeisgood.com