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With a prevalence of 30-35% in adult Americans—10% of which is assessed as chronic (more than six months) and/or severe—insomnia is the most common sleep complaint reported to physicians.(1) Insomnia is a perception that sleep quality is inadequate or nonrestorative, despite adequate opportunity to sleep, and encompasses many problems, including difficulty falling asleep, sleeping too lightly, sleep being easily disrupted by multiple spontaneous awakenings, or early morning awakenings with inability to fall back asleep. Continue Reading »

A 35-year old single male diagnosed with Schizophrenic paranoia with catatonic periods came to see a CNT practitioner. The patient’s medical history consisted of previous treatment for depression (related to his father’s death) when he was 20 years old. Complaints consisted of: pain, abdominal and navel cramps, insomnia, constipation, poor digestion, and constant fatigue. The patient was undergoing treatment with psychotherapy, acupuncture, and massage for the previous year and was introduced to CNT in the second year of treatments. The CNT practitioner worked on his liver, heart, kidney, and spleen tensions, and suggested self-help exercises and a special diet in order to aid in his constipation. After four months of these sessions, the pain and tension in the patient’s abdomen started to release. As a result he was able to exercise as well as interactions with surrounding people, and began to lead a normal life.

Reference: Mantak and Maneewan Chia. Chi Nei Tsang: Internal Organs Chi Massage. Healing
New York: Tao Books, 1990.

A 43-year old woman suffering from anguish, neurosis, and paranoia resulting from parental abuse was treated by acupuncture and CNT. Her medical history consisted of a blockage in the intestines, insomnia, and neck/shoulder/back pain.

At the beginning of her treatments, the patient expressed a series of negative emotions; treatments were scheduled bi-monthly to allow for gradual healing. Relaxation techniques and self-help exercises were offered by the CNT practitioner, who continued to work on the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, and gall bladder.

Ultimately, the patient’s energy and self-image were restored, her pulses were balanced, and her pain and insomnia were diminished.

Reference: Mantak and Maneewan Chia. Chi Nei Tsang: Internal Organs Chi Massage. Healing New York: Tao Books, 1990.