To solve the problem of insomnia, you must first understand the causes of insomnia. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that insomnia is caused by restless heart qi, stagnation of liver qi, and spleen deficiency. Therefore, adjusting the state of mind plays an important role in alleviating insomnia. Before bed, you can do some relaxing activities, such as listening to soothing thoughts, reading a favorite book, or meditating to relax. These can help us relax and promote sleep.
In addition, diet is also an important way to solve the problem of insomnia. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, food has the effect of conditioning the body. Eat some foods that help you sleep at dinner, such as purple potatoes, black sesame seeds, black rice, etc. These foods are rich in vitamins and minerals, which have a unique effect on soothing the nerves and regulating mood. In addition, avoid irritating foods and drinks, such as coffee, strong tea, spicy foods, etc., which can stimulate the nervous system and interfere with sleep.
The use of Chinese herbal medicine has a long history in the field of Chinese medicine. There are some common prescriptions that are very effective in improving insomnia. For example, the heart-soothing soup is composed of astragalus, sour jujube kernels, yuanzhi and other medicinal materials, which has the effect of calming the nerves and nourishing the heart. Taking this medicine can regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body, relieve restlessness and improve sleep quality. In addition, lily tea is also an ancient prescription, lily has the effect of nourishing yin and clearing heat, calming the nerves and intellectual, suitable for people with insomnia.
In addition to Chinese herbal medicine, massage is also a very common type of Chinese medicine**. A simple massage before bed can boost blood circulation, soothe muscles and improve sleep quality. For example, you can massage the Taichong acupoint, the Taichong acupoint is located in the instep of the foot, and the hands cross to massage this acupoint, which can help relax the whole body, relieve stress, and improve the speed of falling asleep.
All in all, insomnia is a common health problem, but there are various ways we can improve it. In addition to adjusting the psychological state and dietary conditioning, Chinese herbal medicine and massage and other traditional Chinese medicine** can also play an auxiliary role. Of course, everyone's physical condition and reasons are different, so it is more important to choose the method and medication that suits you. Consultation with a doctor is the best way to solve insomnia.
The purpose of this article is to share our views and experiences with you, and we hope to provide you with some inspiration and help by sharing our views and experiences. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave a message and we will reply as soon as possible. At the same time, you are also welcome to like and share this article, so that more people can understand our views and experiences. Thank you again for reading and supporting!
References: 1Li Yujin, Wei Qinqin. Current situation and research progress of insomnia in traditional Chinese medicine[J].Shanxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2019, 35(01): 97-99