As we grow older and the pace of life accelerates, many friends are deeply troubled by sleep problems. Although it is not a serious illness, long-term rest and poor sleep quality will make everyone feel physically and mentally exhausted. I feel low in energy and have no energy to work and live well the next day.
Sleeping is called the most cost-effective way to maintain health. It does not cost money and is good for the body. However, for some friends, it is really hard to get a good night's sleep! Various problems caused by poor sleep deeply affect everyone. Today we will take a look at how sleep is described from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, and what solutions are available?
First of all, you can check whether your sleep quality is good or not:
1. If you lie in bed at night without playing with your mobile phone, can you fall asleep in half an hour?
2. Do you wake up more than twice a night after falling asleep?
3. Can I fall asleep again within 10 minutes after waking up?
If you find that you have problems with these three items, then you may really have a sleep problem!
When sleep problems occur, you may have the following symptoms:
Lying in bed at night, tossing and turning but unable to fall asleep, and can't help but want to play with the phone
Keep waking up in the middle of the night, making it very difficult to fall asleep again, or even Keep your eyes open until dawn
It is easy to have nightmares and it is difficult to enter deep sleep. The slightest movement can easily wake you up.
In the morning, you can't get up again. You feel hazy and exhausted all day.
If you are also suffering from these problems, then you need to Improved sleep.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, sleeping is such a simple thing, why does cause such sleep problems?
1. Excessive liver fire: Sleep problems caused by excessive liver fire are one of the very common causes nowadays. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine Meridian flow , the internal organs of our body correspond to the twelve hours one by one. At the corresponding time, the qi and blood of the organs are the strongest and the best to maintain. The period from 1 to 3 in the morning corresponds to the liver. If you always wake up at this time, it may be caused by excessive liver fire. There may also be some symptoms of with excessive liver fire and , such as dizziness, bad temper, swelling and pain in the flanks, dry mouth and bitter mouth, red and swollen eyes, etc.
2, Lung Fire question : Some friends may think, what is the relationship between sleep and lungs? According to Ziwu Liuzhu, the lung meridian is in season from 3 to 5 in the morning. If the body has lung-related problems, it is easy to wake up at this time when sleeping, and it may also be accompanied by Coughing and wheezing.
3, heart fire problem : Excessive heart fire may also cause sleep problems. If there is external fire evil due to emotional problems, it is easy to have excessive heart fire. If there is a problem between the heart and the kidneys, the kidney water cannot relieve the heart fire, and heart deficiency fire will occur. These reasons may cause uneasiness and heat disturbing the mind. , problems such as insomnia and dreaminess, easy waking up after sleeping, fever, irritability and thirst, oral ulcers, and yellow urine occur.
4, overwork : Because everyone’s life and work are now too stressful, they often stay up late, work overtime, and use their brains very hard, which can easily lead to neurasthenia, such as anxiety, irritability, upset, etc., which can also lead to poor sleep quality. Severe decline.
Regarding the problem of sleep, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, insomnia is not about curing, but about tonic. When our body has sufficient qi and blood and the organs are functioning normally, sleep will naturally be better. Therefore, I suggest that you start with tea drinks to achieve the purpose of nourishing the mind, calming the mind, and regulating sleep.
Chrysanthemum tea : Chrysanthemum is both a tea and a type of Chinese medicinal material. You can directly soak the dried chrysanthemum in water instead of drinking water. It can clear the liver and improve eyesight, clear away heat and detoxify. For insomnia problems with strong liver fire, it can help us with bitter mouth and sore throat. Swelling and pain, and easy waking up after sleeping are some symptoms.
Astragalus and Dandelion Tea : Brew astragalus and dandelion together instead of water and drink it. Astragalus can replenish qi and clear lung heat, while dandelion can clear away heat, reduce fire and cool blood. The combination of the two can help us clear lung fire and nourish the mind.
Luo Han Guo tea : Luo Han Guo can clear away heat and moisturize the lungs. Drinking more Luo Han Guo tea can help us moisten the lungs, relieve cough, and clear lung fire.
Lotus seed heart tea : Lotus seed heart Everyone knows that it can reduce internal heat, especially in hot summer, it can help us clear away heat, remove internal heat, cool down and detoxify.
Scented Tea : Friends who suffer from excessive brain use, neurasthenia, and sensitivity can usually drink more scented tea, such as red dates, longan, roses, , chrysanthemum, etc., which can soothe the mind and replenish energy, calm and nourish the heart.
Wild jujube kernel tea : Wild jujube kernel has the effect of nourishing the heart and liver, calming the heart and calming the nerves. It is usually used to make tea and drink. It can help us calm the mind and calm the nerves, nourish the liver and reduce sweating. For some friends who suffer from insomnia, physical weakness and excessive sweating It is very helpful for people with neurasthenia and neurasthenia. Drinking some jujube kernel tea before going to bed can help us fall asleep quickly and improve sleep quality. You can try it more.
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