You can learn about acupressure & techniques for self-application by viewing this self care routine by Dr. Shasta Ericson DAOM:
Acupuncture and acupressure are alternative therapies that have been used for thousands of years to help the body achieve balance, health and homeostasis. It is common for a woman to be stressed and have a hard time sleeping while going through infertility treatments. Here's how acupuncture and acupressure may be considered for addressing insomnia during infertility:
1. Acupuncture for Insomnia: Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and balance. It is believed that acupuncture can help regulate the body's natural processes and promote relaxation, potentially improving sleep quality. Here's how it can be used for insomnia during infertility:
Stress Reduction: Acupuncture may help reduce stress and anxiety, which can be significant factors contributing to both insomnia and infertility.
Hormonal Balance: Some proponents suggest that acupuncture can regulate hormonal imbalances that might affect fertility and sleep patterns.
2. Acupressure for Insomnia: Acupressure is a non-invasive technique that involves applying pressure to specific acupoints on the body using fingers, thumbs, or other tools. While acupressure may not be as intense as acupuncture, it can still be used to address insomnia during infertility:
Relaxation: Applying pressure to certain acupoints may help promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Better Sleep Quality: Some people report improved sleep quality after practicing acupressure techniques regularly.
The Fire Element which includes the Heart and Small Intestine Organ Systems is most likely affected when there is insomnia. Here are some of the self care nutrition doe’s and don’t from East Asian medicine:
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