Insomnia has become a common problem for modern people. Insomnia with frequent dreams is very painful, manifested as inability to fall asleep at night and feeling sluggish during the day. What are the dangers of insomnia? Let's take a look at some traditional Chinese medicine remedies with the help of the editor!
Insomnia usually occurs as a result of occasional sleeplessness. It is normal to experience insomnia occasionally, with one or two instances per month being a normal phenomenon. However, many people become excessively anxious and fearful when faced with these normal instances of insomnia, which leads them into a vicious cycle.
Many people with insomnia become anxious and fearful after experiencing occasional sleeplessness on the first day. They fear that they won't be able to function properly the next day at work or school, so they go to bed with anxiety. However, this anxiety affects the quality of sleep, leading to a vicious cycle of increased anxiety and inability to fall asleep. This cycle results in the worsening of insomnia, transitioning from occasional to chronic.
Therefore, the best treatment for insomnia is to break this vicious cycle by adjusting one's anxiety and fear caused by insomnia. One must have the correct mindset and learn to face insomnia calmly. Insomnia is not as terrible as you imagine; some people have had insomnia for twenty or more years and still live and work normally. It is also possible to engage in relaxation training to relieve anxiety.
When insomnia becomes severe, it is not recommended to use medication as it has certain side effects and dependence. Long-term use can also lead to drug resistance. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, it is best not to take sleeping pills. Instead, one can choose to undergo psychological counseling to adjust their negative emotions and break the vicious cycle.
Recommended dietary remedies for insomnia:
1. Longan and Lotus Seed Soup
Take 100g of longan and 100g of lotus seeds and cook them into a soup. This soup has the effects of nourishing the heart, calming the mind, invigorating the spleen, and nourishing the kidneys. It is most suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and those with long-term insomnia.
2. Three-Ingredient Calming Soup
Take 10g of sour jujube seeds, 3g each of Ophiopogon and Polygala, add 500ml of water, and cook until reduced to 50ml. Take it before sleep. All three of these herbs have the effects of calming the mind, soothing the nerves, and inducing sleep. When used together, they have a good sedative effect.
3. Sour Jujube Seed Soup
Crush 10g of sour jujube seeds, decoct in water, and take 1 hour before bedtime. Sour jujube seeds can inhibit the central nervous system and have a stable sedative effect. They are effective for restlessness and anxiety caused by blood deficiency.
4. Heart-Nourishing Porridge
Take 35g of Codonopsis pilosula, 10 red dates (pitted), 10g each of Ophiopogon and Poria cocos, add 2000ml of water and cook until reduced to 500ml. Remove the residue and cook the washed rice with the liquid. Add brown sugar after the rice is cooked. This porridge has the effects of nourishing the qi, replenishing blood, and calming the mind, significantly improving palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia, and frequent dreams.
