Why does insomnia sometimes continue even after trying medication, acupuncture or other short-term solutions?

In this episode, Dr. Li Zheng and a multidisciplinary panel examine a challenging case involving a 40-year-old man experiencing persistent insomnia. Although different treatments provided temporary improvement, his sleep difficulties repeatedly returned.

The panel explores insomnia from multiple perspectives, including unresolved emotional stress, anxiety, nutrition, digestion, lifestyle habits and sleep hygiene. They discuss how counselling may help address underlying psychological concerns and how personalized dietary changes—such as avoiding late meals, reducing evening caffeine and choosing simple, easily digestible foods—may support more restful sleep.

The conversation also covers acupuncture, Chinese herbs, magnesi ...