With the acceleration of life pace and the continuous attack of "air conditioning disease" and "computer disease", more and more office workers are worrying about their sleep. Below are some helpful information about sleep recommended by traditional Chinese medicine. We hope it can improve the quality of your sleep!
【Benefits of Massage】
1. Alleviating stress is one of the first benefits that come to mind when thinking about massage therapy. It is also an important part of trying to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Clinical studies have shown that even a single 1.5-hour massage can significantly reduce heart rate, cortisol levels, and insulin levels, all of which help to relieve stress.
2. Our bodies can accumulate unhealthy hormones when we are in crowded traffic or meeting work deadlines. Accumulated "stress hormones" like cortisol can lead to insomnia, headaches, and even digestive problems. Massage has been shown to reduce cortisol levels in the body. This helps the body enter a state of relaxation and recovery. In fact, massage triggers chemical reactions in the brain that can lead to long-lasting feelings of relaxation, reducing stress and improving mood.
3. Massage can relax and release the muscles that are in pain due to bad posture, allowing your body to naturally position itself in its proper and pain-free alignment. With the relaxation of the muscles being massaged, joints have greater freedom and pressure points. This allows the body to position itself in a healthy and natural posture, avoiding movement and postural responses to pain over time.
4. Massage therapy has long-term effects that go beyond the skin. Better blood circulation is a result of regularly receiving massage therapy, as part of a chain reaction that occurs within the body.
5. Massage therapy is beneficial for maintaining and improving flexibility and range of motion. By working on muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints, regular massage can improve your flexibility and range of motion, making your joints more fluid and less prone to injury.
【Methods to Improve Your Sleep Quality through Massage】
1. Forehead Rub
Bend the fingers of both hands into an arch shape, with the inner side of the second joint pressing against the temples. Rub and press the sides of the forehead starting from the middle of the eyebrows, about 40 times.
2. Hand Rubbing on the Face
Rub the palms of your hands together until they become warm. If your palms are too rough, you can apply some moisturizer. Then press your palms against your forehead and rub downward until your jaw, repeating about 10 times.
3. Pressing and Massaging the Back of the Head
Using the fingertips of both thumbs, press and rotate the Fengchi acupoint several times, then massage the back of the head about 30 times. A sore and swollen feeling is appropriate.
4. Massaging the Ear
The ear has certain reflex zones for the trunk and internal organs of the body. Massaging the ear can help regulate the overall body functions and promote blood circulation, which is beneficial for health.
5. Patting the Zusanli Acupoint on the Foot
This acupoint is located 10 centimeters outside the knee bone. Gently pat it until there is a tingling and swollen feeling.
6. Soaking Feet and Stepping on Pebbles
Place some small pebbles at the bottom of a basin, pour in warm water, and soak your feet while stepping on the pebbles for 20 minutes.
