Tag Archives: Sleep Disorders

Tai Chi improves sleep and reduces anxiety and stress

PubMed research

Background: According to statistics, about one-fifth of the world’s elderly people suffer from sleep disorders, and the problem of sleep disorders in the elderly is extremely serious, and this problem is one of the important causes of chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and coronary heart disease in the …

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Acupoint massage at Shenque improves sleep and chronic fatigue syndrome

PubMed research

Objectives: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint massage at Shenque (CV 8) for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods: A total of 71 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome were randomized into an observation group (36 cases, 2 cases were eliminated, 3 cases dropped out) and a control group (35 cases). Using a …

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Tai Chi is effective for insomnia

PubMed research

Background: Sleep efficiency of <80% based on actigraphy was defined as insomnia as self-reported difficulty falling asleep or waking up at night three to four times per week. It is known that adequate sleep is very important for human wellbeing, affecting people’s work and life, insomnia will seriously damage our daily …

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Scalp acupuncture improves emotions and sleep in children with autism

PubMed research

Objective: To observe the effects of penetrating technique of scalp acupuncture on emotion, sleep and function development in children of autism spectrum disorder. Methods: A total of 60 autism spectrum disorder children aged 3 to 6 years were randomized in a control group (music education rehabilitation,n=30) and an observation group (penetrating technique …

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Acupuncture at HT 7 and KI 7 is effective for chronic insomnia

PubMed research

Study objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture at HT 7 (Shenmen) and KI 7 (Fuliu) on sleep and comorbid symptoms for chronic insomnia. Methods and design: A randomized, single-blind, parallel and sham-controlled trial consisted of an acupuncture group (n = 41) and a sham acupuncture group (n = 41). …

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