Insomnia Treatment: Acupuncture in Clearwater?

Do you often find yourself waking up feeling like you never actually slept? Experience daytime sleepiness or fatigue? Suffering from mood changes, irritability, anxiety or even depression? You may be suffering from a common condition known as insomnia. In fact, at least 33% of the population is believed to suffer from at least mild insomnia, impacting their ability to properly sleep and overall day-to-day life. At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we are proud to offer insomnia acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida for those that are interested in a more natural treatment option. For your consultation, feel free to give us a call. We’re always accepting new patients.

About Insomnia

Insomnia is considered a sleep disorder which is characterized by the patient having difficulty falling and/or staying asleep at night. Depending upon the severity of insomnia it can have major impacts on the patient’s life, resulting in symptoms that impact day-to-day functionality. Some of the most common insomnia symptoms include:

1. Waking Tired

2. Fatigue/Daytime Sleepiness

3. Irritability

4. Mood Changes

5. Poor Concentration

6. Anxiety

7. Depression

8. Difficulty Falling Asleep

9. Difficulty Staying Asleep

Clearwater Acupuncture for Insomnia

Wondering if acupuncture in Clearwater might be the right option for your insomnia? According to a 2004 study which was published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry Clinical Neuroscience, the relationship between insomnia and anxiety along with insomnia was explored. The study concluded that after five weeks of acupuncture treatment, patients in the study had higher levels of melatonin (a sleep hormone that helps trigger the onset of sleep along with helping you stay asleep throughout the night). These patients also experienced longer sleep with less often waking up during the night.

Start Insomnia Acupuncture Treatment in Clearwater, Florida Today

Ready to start acupuncture treatment in Clearwater, Florida for your insomnia/sleep disorder? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture today, we are always welcoming new patients and would be happy to explore our natural treatment options for your insomnia.

Seasonal Affective Disorder & Acupuncture in Clearwater?

Have you ever felt as though you begin to form a more depressed mood as the seasons begin to change? Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Interested in naturally treating your symptoms instead of relying on anti-depressants or other medications? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater we offer various treatment options that can help to address seasonal affective disorder, including acupuncture.

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

As the colder months come on, many people around the world begin to experience a condition commonly known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Seasonal affective disorder involves a more depressed mood, irritability, fatigue, lethargy, concentration problems, decreased libido, headaches and even increased appetite. In the United States alone, over 10,000,000 people are affected each year. Due to decreased sun exposure during the colder months, melatonin and vitamin D levels can be lower in certain patients resulting in the associated symptoms.

Naturally Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder in Clearwater

When it comes to seasonal affective disorder, there are luckily many natural ways to improve symptoms. Light therapy is often used around the world, exposing patients to the light they typically miss during winter months. Exercise, adequate sleep and diet should all be addressed, if possible enjoying the sunlight or outdoors each day. Massage, acupuncture and other manual therapies can also be highly effective in balancing the body and mind.

Seasonal Affective Disorder Acupuncture Clearwater

If you or a loved one suffer from seasonal affective disorder and are interested in acupuncture in Clearwater to address your symptoms and balance your body, we would be happy to help. We can also provide guidance for nutrition, exercise and improving your SAD symptoms while at home.

Schedule Seasonal Affective Disorder/Depression Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida Today

Ready to address your seasonal affective disorder or depressed mood with acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida? Schedule your appointment today, we are always accepting new patients.

Back-to-School: Improving Your Child’s Immune System

It has been about a month since our children in Clearwater started attending school again for the year and already we’ve heard of lots of children with colds, asthma, runny noses and other symptoms. Every year when children go back to school, there is a bit of an uptick in illnesses among children. At Dawn Potter Acupuncture, we take a natural and preventive approach to health and believe that the best treatment option is being prepared! Today, we’re discussing back-to-school illnesses and how you can improve your child’s immune system to avoid these issues. If you find that your child is feeling under the weather, feel free to reach out. We are always happy to help.

Why Do Children Get Sick When Returning to School?

When children return to school they are being exposed to a lot of new things. Other children and whatever germs they may be carrying around for the week, chemicals that have been used in the school, dust that hasn’t been cleaned up all summer, etc. It can be quite a lot for their developing immune systems to handle, often resulting in many children feeling under the weather.

Improving Your Child’s Immune System Naturally

There are numerous ways that you can improve your child’s immune system naturally.

1. We offer nutritional guidance in Clearwater which can help to properly feed your child’s growing body. Eating a healthy diet should always be your first step when attempting to get healthy and improve your immune system.

2. We also offer chinese herbal medicine in Clearwater which has been used for thousands of years to address ailments and improve the health of patients around the world.

3. Our Clearwater acupuncture treatment can be another wonderful way to boost the immune system and reduce symptoms.

Additionally, getting rest, making sure your child is not stressed and having fun can be another wonderful way to improve your overall physical and mental health.

Schedule Acupuncture for Children in Clearwater, Florida Today

Interested in acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, nutritional guidance or any other treatment options at Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater? Feel free to schedule an appointment, we are always welcoming new patients.