Insomnia is a common phenomenon in our daily life. It can be said that it is a common problem for many people. Insomnia seriously affects our psychological state and physical health. So what should we do if we have insomnia? Here are some recommended insomnia massage methods.
【Recommendations for Insomnia Diet Therapy】
1. Longan and Lotus Seed Soup
Take 100g of longan and 100g of lotus seeds, boil them into a soup. This soup has the effect 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 who have suffered from long-term insomnia.
2. Three-Ingredient Sedative Soup
Take 10g of sour jujube seeds, 3g each of dwarf lilyturf and polygala root, boil them with 500ml of water into 50ml, and take it before going to bed. All three medicinal materials have the effects of calming the mind, sedation, and tranquillization. When used together, they have a good hypnotic effect.
3. Sour Jujube Seed Soup
Grind 10g of sour jujube seeds, decoct them in water, and take it one hour before bedtime every night. Sour jujube seeds can inhibit the central nervous system and have a stable sedative effect. It is effective for irritability, insomnia, or restlessness caused by blood deficiency.
4. Nourishing Heart Congee
Take 35g of codonopsis pilosula, 10 red dates without pits, 10g each of dwarf lilyturf and poria cocos, boil them with 2000ml of water into 500ml, remove the residue, and cook the cleaned rice with water. After the rice is cooked, add brown sugar and take it. It has the effects of nourishing qi, replenishing blood, and calming the mind. It has a significant improvement effect on palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia, and excessive dreaming.
【Traditional Chinese Medicine Massage Methods for Insomnia】
1. Dian Rou Si Shen Cong
Location: On the top of the head, the midpoint of the line connecting the tips of the two ears, and one inch in front and back of the Baihui acupoint, collectively known as the Si Shen Cong.
Method: Use the index and middle fingers of both hands to press and knead the four acupoints continuously for one minute, and the best result is a local soreness and swelling feeling.
Effect: It is used to treat neurasthenia, insomnia, forgetfulness, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, etc.
2. An Rou An Mian
Location: Behind the neck, the outer posterior edge of the high bone behind the ear.
Method: In a supine or sitting position, the massager uses the middle fingers of both hands to massage the An Mian acupoint in a clockwise direction for 2 minutes, and then in a counterclockwise direction for 2 minutes. The local soreness and swelling feeling is the best.
Effect: It is used to treat insomnia with heart palpitations, dizziness, headache, irritability, tinnitus, and hypertension.
【Tips for Treating Insomnia in Daily Life】
1. Soak Your Feet Before Bed
Soaking your feet can promote blood circulation, stimulate acupoints, reflex zones, and meridians in the feet, and it also has a good auxiliary effect on the treatment of many diseases.
2. Find the Right Sleeping Position
Relax the body and relax the mind. Choosing the right sleeping position can make the sleep process more comfortable and make the inner world tend to be calm. The sleeping position should be comfortable, and side lying is preferred.
3. Exercise Moderately
In daily life, exercising regularly helps with sleep. Engaging in moderate exercise a few hours before bedtime can not only exercise the body but also promote sleep. But remember not to exercise before bed, otherwise, it will worsen the insomnia.
4. Milk as a Sleep Aid
Drinking milk before bed every night is good for sleep. Drinking a cup of warm milk before bed every night is nutritious and can promote sleep. It has a good improvement effect on people with insomnia.
