Modern people often suffer from insomnia at night due to work stress and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, after 12 am, our body's metabolism is at a crucial moment. If we cannot sleep on time at night, it will affect our normal metabolism, not only harming our physical health but also affecting our learning and work the next day. Below, I will introduce a simple and convenient acupressure method that can treat insomnia, hoping to help everyone.
Acupressure Method
1. Use the fingertips of both hands, place the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger on the two horizontal finger positions on both sides of the earlobes, and move them forward and backward, massaging for about half a minute. This can help relieve restlessness and calm the mind.
2. Use the thumbs of both hands to press firmly on the two temples, and then move them back and forth above the eyebrows. Massage for about half a minute. This has a calming and hypnotic effect.
3. Use the fingertips of both hands to gently knead the Anmian point, which is the midpoint between the depression behind the earlobe and the depression below the occipital bone. Massage for about 2 minutes. This has a calming and sleep-promoting effect.
4. Use the fingertips of both hands to gently knead the temples, about 1 inch behind the midpoint between the eyebrows and the outer corner of the eye. Massage for about 1 minute. This can help refresh the mind and calm down.
5. Use the fingertips of the index finger and middle finger to gently knead the Yintang point, which is the depression between the eyebrows. Massage for about 1 minute. This can help clear the liver and brighten the mouth.
6. Use the fingertips of the middle fingers to gently knead the Shenting point, which is the midpoint between the eyebrows. Massage for about 2 minutes. This has a calming and calming effect.
Precautions
Firstly, this method should be performed once a day, before going to bed.
Secondly, when massaging the head and face, the strength of the hands should not be too heavy, otherwise, excessive stimulation may not be beneficial for sleep.
Thirdly, it is important to engage in physical activities regularly, keep the body and mind active, and avoid excessive stress and anxiety. This will help naturally fall asleep.
Fourthly, it is not advisable to drink strong tea or coffee before going to bed. Strong tea and coffee have a refreshing and stimulating effect, which can lead to insomnia if consumed at night.
I would recommend not drinking strong tea or coffee before going to bed at night. Instead, you can drink a glass of milk, which can not only help with sleep but also promote beauty and skincare.
