The Role of Acupuncture in Treating Sleep Disorders, with Rebecca Berkson, L.Ac, Dipl.OM, Part 1

Part 1: What is Insomnia & How Does Acupuncture Improve Sleep Quality?

Chronic sleep deprivation can impair the body’s immune system, physical reflexes, emotional stability, and cognitive functions. Severe sleep deprivation may lead to weight gain, an increase in muscle, joint & nerve pain, and even depression.

Rebecca Berkson, Licensed Acupuncturist & Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, explains how Traditional Chinese Medicine has been treating sleep disorders for thousands of years.