In the modern fast-paced life, sleep quality problems plague many people. Among them, symptoms such as always waking up at night and restless sleep not only affect the mental state of the next day, but also may cause hidden dangers to physical health in the long run. As a long-standing discipline, Chinese medicine has unique insights and methods for improving sleep quality. This article will introduce the three major methods of Chinese medicine to help open up the meridians and improve sleep.
1. Understand the TCM mechanism of insomnia.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, insomnia is closely related to the dysfunction of the heart, liver, spleen, stomach, kidneys and other viscera. The heart is the main god, and the god is at peace;When God is troubled, he does not sleep. The liver hides blood, the blood gives up the soul, the liver qi is comfortable, and the soul is at peace;If the liver qi is stagnant, the soul will be restless. The spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood biochemistry, and if the spleen and stomach are weak, the qi and blood will be insufficient, and the mind will be denourished, resulting in insomnia. If the main water fluid of the kidney, and the kidney yang is insufficient, the water metabolism will be abnormal, which will affect the intersection of the heart and kidney, and will also lead to insomnia.
2. The three major methods of traditional Chinese medicine are to open up the meridians and help sleep.
1.Acupuncture**.
Acupuncture is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, which has the functions of activating the meridians, harmonizing yin and yang, and strengthening the right and dispelling evil. For insomnia, TCM experts have selected acupuncture points such as Sishencong, Shenmen, Zhaohai, and Shenmai for acupuncture**, which can effectively regulate the function of internal organs and alleviate insomnia symptoms.
2.Tuina massage.
Tuina massage is another type of traditional Chinese medicine, which acts on specific parts of the human body through manual techniques to achieve the purpose of dredging meridians, harmonizing qi and blood, and balancing yin and yang. Massage**Insomnia, mainly selecting the head, neck, back, limbs and other parts, using massage, holding, pressing, rubbing, kneading and other techniques to help patients relax and improve sleep.
3.Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a treasure of traditional Chinese medicine, which has the advantages of syndrome differentiation and treatment, and overall conditioning. For insomnia, TCM experts prescribe appropriate TCM prescriptions according to the patient's physique and **. For example, insomnia with heart and kidney incompatibility can be added or subtracted with Liuwei Dihuang pillsHeart and liver fire type insomnia, can be added or subtracted with gentian laxative liver decoction;Insomnia with weak spleen and stomach can be added or subtracted by Gui Spleen decoction. Traditional Chinese medicine regulates insomnia, the curative effect is certain, and there is no ***
3. Sleep health recommendations.
In addition to TCM** methods, sleep regimen is equally important. Here are a few tips to help improve your sleep quality:
1.Regular work and rest: Develop the habit of going to bed and waking up on time to keep the biological clock stable.
2.Create a comfortable environment: Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and at the right temperature, and your bedding clean and comfortable.
3.Diet: Don't overfill your dinner and avoid irritating foods, such as coffee and tea.
4.Relaxation: Engage in appropriate relaxation activities before bedtime, such as yoga, meditation, listening to light**, etc.
5.Exercise: Exercising moderately during the day can help you fall asleep better at night.
In short, problems such as always waking up at night and restless sleep can be carried out through acupuncture, massage, and traditional Chinese medicine conditioning. At the same time, combined with sleep health advice, I believe everyone can have a good sleep.
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