Have you ever experienced this: coming home very late, lying in bed after a simple wash, feeling exhausted, but unable to fall asleep no matter how much tossing and turning you do? Insomnia is a very distressing and tormenting issue, and chronic insomnia can lead to fatigue, depression, irritability, an increased risk of accidents, and even obesity.
If you want to quit relying on sleeping pills, maybe the simple acupressure of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can actually help you overcome insomnia quickly and effectively(within 12 minutes).
Frequently massaging these three acupoints can help improve insomnia and difficulty falling asleep. For people with insomnia, you can usually massage the Neiguan acupoint, Shenmen acupoint, and Baihui acupoint as follows:
Neiguan acupoint: The Neiguan acupoint belongs to the Pericardium Meridian of Hand Jueyin and is located in the central depression about three finger-widths above the transverse crease on the palm side of the wrist. Massaging the acupoint can effectively relieve insomnia symptoms and alleviate anxiety.
Shenmen acupoint: In TCM, the Shenmen acupoint is the original acupoint of the Heart Meridian of Hand Shaoyin and is the site where the original Qi of the Heart Meridian resides. It is located on the ulnar side of the transverse crease on the palm side of the wrist. Massaging the acupoint can nourish the heart and calm the mind, and it is a key acupoint for treating insomnia.
Baihui acupoint: The Baihui acupoint is the intersection of the Triple Energizer Meridian of Hand Shaoyang, the Triple Energizer Meridian of Foot Shaoyang, the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin, and the Governing Vessel. It is located directly above the middle of the forehead, 5 cun (a unit of measurement in traditional Chinese medicine) above the anterior hairline.
Massaging the acupoint has the function of invigorating yang energy, awakening the mind, and it is the acupoint that used mostly to treat insomnia.
For people struggling with insomnia, cultivating good sleep habits is also an important part of treatment. In addition to maintaining a regular schedule and going to bed at a fixed time without a difference of more than one hour. In addition, it is important to avoid consuming coffee and tea after noon. Here are also three things to pay attention to before going to bed:
- Avoid eating too much food within 3 hours before bedtime.
- One hour before bed, you can listen to gentle music, practice deep breathing or read relaxing books to help relax, and avoid continuous use of mobile phones, watching TV, or engaging in mentally demanding work.
- Avoid using alcohol as a means to help sleep before bed.
By following these practices, you can effectively improve your sleep quality and alleviate insomnia.
Visit a TCM Clinic in Dubai for Insomnia Issues
Shanghai Medical Clinic is a TCM clinic in Dubai with a team of dedicated physicians committed to helping patients with insomnia issues as well as other conditions such as chronic pains, infertility, tennise elbow and Bell’s Palsy through TCM treatment approaches, consisting of Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, Tuina massage and more.
If you are struggling with problem of insomnia, please contact us at +971 43434811 or make an consultation.
