Tag Archives: Insomnia

Sanyinjiao (SP 6) good for insomnia and dysmenorrheoa

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Objective: This study aims to explore formula patterns and application rules for SP6 as the main acupoint in prescriptions, utilizing association rules. Methods: We conducted an extensive search in databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform (CDDB), China Science and Technology Journal Database (CSTJ), PubMed and Web …

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Electroacupuncture at Shenmen (HT 7) and Neiguan (PC 6) reduces insomnia

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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the specific neurological mechanisms underlying the effects of electroacupuncture at Shenmen (HT 7) with Neiguan (PC 6) acupoints in patients with primary insomnia (PI). We sought to understand these mechanisms by comparing changes in areaal homogeneity (ReHo) before and after treatment in PI patients and …

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Acupuncture and Chinese herbs beats western medicine for perimenopausal insomnia

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Background: Perimenopausal insomnia (PMI) is a relatively common menopausal symptom that can cause serious problems for the women themselves and their families. Today, the world is facing the trend and challenges of an aging population. It is reported that about 1.5 million women worldwide enter menopause every year, with sleep disorder …

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Qi Gong improves sleep

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Objective: This study assessed the effects of Health Qigong on sleep quality in adults. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Method: We searched 10 databases to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English or Chinese languages that evaluated the effects of Health Qigong on sleep quality in participants aged ≥18 years old …

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Stimulation of Shenmen (HT 7) and Sanyinjiao (SP 6) reduces fatigue and insomnia

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Objective: To observe the acupoint compatibility effect of Shenmen (HT7) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) in improving daytime fatigue and sleepiness of insomnia, and its mechanism in regulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and suprachiasmatic nucleus-pineal gland-melatonin (SCN-PG-MT) system. Methods: Ninety patients with insomnia were randomly divided into Shenmen (HT7), Sanyinjiao (SP6) and Shenmen (HT7)-Sanyinjiao (SP6) …

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Electroacupuncture reduces insomnia in people with depression

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Importance: Electroacupuncture is a widely recognized therapy for depression and sleep disorders in clinical practice, but its efficacy in the treatment of comorbid insomnia and depression remains uncertain. Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture as an alternative therapy in improving sleep quality and mental state for patients with insomnia …

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Acupuncture reduces insomnia in those on antidepressants

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Background: Due to concerns about risks associated with antidepressants and/or hypnotics, complementary therapies such as acupuncture have been sought by patients with active or previous depression to manage insomnia. This systematic review aimed to clarify if acupuncture is effective and safe enough to be recommended as an alternative or adjuvant therapy …

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Acupuncture is effective for insomnia

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Background: Acupuncture has been widely practiced for primary insomnia (PI). However, the relative benefit and harm among acupuncture therapies remain uncertain. Objectives: To compare and evaluate the effect differences of multiple acupuncture therapies for patients with primary insomnia. Methods: Systematic literature search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Pairs of reviewers independently conducted literature …

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The Chinese herbal formula Gui Zhi Gan Cao Long Gu Mu Li Tang is effective for insomnia

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Background: Gui Zhi Gan Cao Long Gu Mu Li Tang can make a good effect on the insomnia under the catalogue of traditional Chinese medicine. Method: To search the databases:Pubmed, Web of Science, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the China Biology Medicine disc (CBMdisc), the China Science …

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