https://tcmgeo.com/tags/insomnia/Recent content in Insomnia on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge BaseHugoen-usMon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/insomnia/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/insomnia/<h1 id="insomnia-tcm-acupuncture-points--herbal-relief-guide">Insomnia: TCM Acupuncture Points &amp; Herbal Relief Guide</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 22, 2026<br> <strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM<br> <strong>Reading Time:</strong> 8 min<br> <strong>Body Area:</strong> Whole Body / Nervous System</p> <hr> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Insomnia — defined as persistent difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, or experiencing non-restorative sleep — affects an estimated 22–30% of adults globally. When occurring at least three times per week for three months or longer, it meets the diagnostic threshold for chronic insomnia disorder. The consequences extend far beyond grogginess: chronic insomnia is associated with elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, depression, and impaired daytime cognitive performance.</p>