These occur when the ends of tiny capillaries break and a small amount of blood becomes trapped under the skin. This usually happens during or after illness or when there is some weakness in the blood circulation. It is nothing serious or to be ovely concerned about. In a healthy person millions of blood vessels become damaged each day, but not all of them can be repaired. Those that are not may show up if they happen to be near the surface of the skin. Others may remain hidden.

Andreas

Sorry, for got about the fist question (it is rather late). There are many causes from emotional to physical and spiritual ones. Digestive problems, though, are the leading causes. When the digestive system becomes a source of toxin production, the toxins overstimulate the nervous system and prevent it from fucntioning in a balanced fashion. Going to bed way after Pitta type has started (10pm)is another cause of insomnia (see my book Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenaation). Proteins eaten in act as nerve toxins and over stimulate the body as well. Of course medical drugs are toxic, interfere with basic hormonal cycles and stimulate the immune and nervous systems. Not making enough time for oneself is another cause. Most everythign that can make you ill in life, can also affect your sleep.

Andreas