Aktueller Stand und zukünftige Perspektiven der Akupunktur bei Insomnie: Von zentralen Mechanismen zu peripheren Effekten Abstract Insomnia significantly impacts mental health and is linked to a range of other health issues, including cardiovascular diseases, depression and anxiety. Acupuncture, a traditional non-pharmacological intervention, enhances sleep quality by modulating neural circuits and neurotransmitter systems within the brain, particularly in regions such as the hypothalamus, brainstem, and limbic system. It can regulate circadian rhythms, facilitate the equilibrium of neurohormones and neurotransmitters, including melatonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine and γ-aminobutyric acid, and mitigate stress responses through the modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Acupuncture has demonstrated efficacy in...Weiterlesen