When the Qi energy levels are low there is often fatigue, lack of mental clarity, and light sleeping often characterized by waking up at night.  When Qi is stagnant, there is often stress, frustration, and waking up between 1 - 3 am.  For women, this is often accompanied by antedated dysmenorrhea (PMS and menstrual irregularities).  Another disharmony known as Yin Deficiency can lead to difficulty falling asleep, mental restlessness, feeling hot at night, and in some cases night sweating. 

    Issues such as exhaustion, irritability, depression, headaches, and mood swings are often reversible.  Daily stresses combined with either poor diet or lack of exercise have a cumulative effect and can lead to these conditions.  Other factors such as excess blood loss during child delivery, long-standing pain, chronic use of medications, and overwork can also lead to the depletion of the body’s reserves of energy.  My acupuncture treatments assist in replenishing the body and restoring a feeling of energy and well being.  Patients notice an increase in the health such as a stronger immune system resistant to illness, a feeling of relaxation, and more zest for life.  Ultimately, a refreshing acupuncture treatment is deeply relaxing and is the antidote for severe exhaustion.

    Acupuncture and herbal medicine are highly successful in addressing sleep disorders, stress, and fatigue.  Patients are pleasantly surprised that acupuncture treatments are very relaxing and comfortable.  Many patients fall asleep because they are deeply relaxed!  My successes in treating these conditions have allowed many people to discontinue the use of medications.  Others benefit from a decrease in mood swings and better quality sleep.  These conditions are readily addressable and acupuncture & herbs can significantly improve the quality of life.  If you or someone you care about suffers from any of the above mentioned disharmonies, simply call my office and schedule a consultation or treatment.  There is no charge for a consultation and this will give you an opportunity to learn more about what you can do to improve your health and well being.

 

    Conveniently located on the corner of 49th St. and Capitola Road in Capitola, the Capitola Health Center is located across the street from the Shadowbrook Restaurant parking lot.  The Capitola Health Center is 5 minutes from Capitola Village and just a few blocks from the ocean.

    The Capitola Health Center is located near 41st Ave and Highway 1 in Capitola between Soquel, Aptos, and Santa Cruz.  The clinic is also convenient for Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Brookdale, UCSC, Los Gatos, San Jose, Palo Alto and surrounding areas.