Is acupuncture effective in treating insomnia?

Acupuncture is one of the treatment items of traditional Chinese medicine, which has certain effect in the treatment of insomnia and can be used as one of the auxiliary treatment methods for sleep, and it is recommended to find a Chinese medicine doctor with relevant qualifications for treatment. Patients with insomnia should also pay attention to the following points: First, develop good sleep habits, go to bed early and get up early, do not stay up late. Second, do not eat before going to bed, eat less dinner, do not too much greasy food intake. Third, the spirit of relaxation, do not stress. Fourth, you can properly participate in physical exercise during the day, which helps to relieve mental tension and promote sleep. Fifth, to keep the sleep environment quiet, the light is not too strong, the bed is soft and hard appropriate. Sixth, do not drink strong tea and coffee during the day and before going to bed. Seventh, for patients who are not effective in the above methods, it is recommended to go to the neurology department of the hospital for consultation.