Birmingham Mail: Toyah: My 40-year Battle With Insomnia
February 14th, 2013
Kings Heath star reveals how acupuncture finally relieved sleeplessness torment
Birmingham singer Toyah Willcox is sleeping soundly for the first time in decades – after revealing her 40-year battle with insomnia.
The star, who was born in Kings Heath, said she had tried everything from sleeping pills to herbal remedies in a bid to overcome the condition. But she only saw an improvement after turning to acupuncture, she said.
“When I was young I just regarded not sleeping as a fantastic way to pack more into my days. I always reasoned that life’s so short, it seemed crazy to waste it sleeping,” Willcox said.
• Continue reading at the Birmingham Mail.
