Many people suffer from insomnia and forgetfulness due to various reasons and stress. Poor sleep quality can definitely affect one's mental state. So what should we do in this situation? Let's solve the problem of insomnia and forgetfulness together!
[Harm of Insomnia and Forgetfulness]
1. Causes obesity
Insomnia can cause a decrease in the concentration of lipolytic proteins in the body. Lipolytic proteins are substances that are active in the blood system and have an impact on the brain's decision to eat.
Insomnia can also increase the concentration of appetite hormones in the body. These hormones can stimulate one's desire to eat. At the same time, insulin in the bodies of women with insomnia cannot metabolize glucose properly, leading to obesity.
2. Causes hair loss
Many people don't know that poor sleep can harm the hair. Prolonged insomnia can cause hormonal imbalances in the body, resulting in excessive secretion of sebaceous glands or changes in sebum properties, leading to hair loss.
3. Affects energy
During sleep, one's breathing becomes deeper, slower, and more regular. All parts of the body are at rest, allowing the whole body and mind to relax. However, metabolism does not stop during sleep, ensuring the synthesis of brain tissue proteins and replenishment of consumed substances, which is beneficial for the normal development of the nervous system and prepares for the next day's activities. However, insomnia cannot achieve this effect.
[Diet Therapy for Insomnia and Forgetfulness]
1. Longan and Egg Soup
Ingredients: 50g longan flesh, 2 eggs
Method: Place clean longan flesh in a ceramic pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook on low heat in the ceramic pot for 30 minutes. Then, take it out and add beaten eggs. Put it back in the pot, heat on high for 1 minute. Serve with meals, 3 times a day.
Effects: Nourishes the heart and spleen, invigorates Qi and blood, nourishes Yin and lowers fire, strengthens the body and brain. Suitable for various symptoms caused by fatigue, pale complexion, palpitations, forgetfulness, and excessive worries.
2. Peanut, Longan, and Red Date Soup
Ingredients: 300g unshelled peanuts, 100g longan flesh, 20 red dates, 80g sugar
Method: Wash the peanuts and soak them in water for 2 hours, drain. Put the peanuts and red dates into a pot and add 5 bowls of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Peel and add the longan flesh, continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add sugar to taste.
Effects: Red dates are helpful in promoting blood circulation and unblocking mammary glands. They also have excellent blood-nourishing and Qi-tonifying effects when combined with longan!
3. Longan and Lamb Soup
Ingredients: 500g lamb, 30g longan flesh, 30g ginger, a small amount of green onion, salt, monosodium glutamate, cooking wine
Method: Cut the lamb into large pieces, put them in a pot with 750g of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then remove and wash clean. Take a clay pot or casserole, add lamb pieces, longan flesh, crushed ginger, green onion, cooking wine, and water (enough to submerge the lamb). Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for two hours until the lamb is tender. Add salt and monosodium glutamate to taste.
Effects: Has significant therapeutic effects on symptoms of kidney yang deficiency in menopause, such as sudden increase in menstrual flow with pale color, dull complexion, and waist and back pain. Suitable for consumption in winter, but not recommended for those with symptoms of Yin deficiency and excessive fire, such as hot flashes and night sweats.
[Techniques to Quickly Enter Deep Sleep]
1. Pay attention to diet
It is best to finish dinner 4 hours before bedtime, and remember the principles of dinner: eat less. Avoid eating too much spicy, greasy, or gas-producing foods, as they can hinder deep sleep. If you are hungry before bed, you can eat the same food you eat for breakfast, such as a cup of oatmeal or a slice of jam bread.
2. Acupressure
The body needs a balance of yin and yang for a calm mind. Poor sleep quality is usually due to excessive yang and insufficient yin in the body, making it difficult to sleep at night. You can massage acupressure points such as Shenmen, Daling, and Neiguan to help sleep.
3. Use comfortable bedding
The bed should not be too soft. The standard is to place a 3000g weight on the mattress, and the depression should be about 1 cm. Pay attention to the height of the pillow as well. Too high or too low may cause neck pain and affect sleep quality.
4. Relax your mind
Do not get too excited before bedtime. If you are under a lot of stress and tend to overthink, your mind and brain will still be excited, making it difficult to fall asleep or stay in deep sleep. It is best to develop a habit before bed, such as reading a few pages of a book or doing some stretching exercises. The form is not important, the key is to be consistent. Of course, it is best to avoid habits like using smartphones before bed.
