Chinese Medicine draws a link between some types of insomnia and the Heart. According to Chinese Medicine, sleep is dependent on the state of blood and yin, as they are the residence of the Mind. If they are deficient, then the Mind will wander during sleep, this we call insomnia.

A recent New York Times article suggests a link between sleeplessness and heart health. Essentially, lack of sleep may causes coronary calcifications. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study goes on to suggest that just one more hour of sleep could result in a 33% drop in calcification.

In terms of Chinese Medicine, this would make sense, as deficient blood health would result in problems with vasculature, especially coronary arteries.

If you or someone you know suffers from insomnia, please contact the office to schedule an appointment.

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