Recently, Xiao Wang has also suffered from this torment, feeling difficult to sleep every night, and it is difficult to fall asleep again after waking up. Although there is not much pressure in her normal life, this sleep problem has always bothered her and affected her quality of life.
Years of insomnia made Xiao Wang feel exhausted, she often felt fatigued, headaches and lack of concentration and problems gradually appeared. In order to try to solve this problem, Xiao Wang took various methods, such as regular schedule, drinking certain Chinese medicine drinks, etc., but none of them improved much.
Xiao Wang's situation is not alone, and many people have encountered similar problems. Factors such as stress, excessive fatigue, and excessive use of electronics in life can all contribute to insomnia. If this problem is ignored for a long time, it may cause serious harm to the body and even affect the normal operation of life and work.
First, the importance and basic principles of sleep
Sleep is an indispensable part of human life. It is not only the process by which the human body restores and repairs body functions, but also helps the brain to process and store information. In our daily lives, sleep has an important impact on physical health, mental health, and cognitive performance.
1. Sleep helps repair and restore body functions: During sleep, the body will carry out a series of physiological processes, including cell repair, metabolic detoxification and immune function enhancement.
2. Sleep helps maintain the body's metabolic balance: Lack of sleep will affect the normal functioning of the human endocrine system, leading to various metabolic disorders and diseases.
3. Sleep on the growth and development of the body and health maintenance: Lack of sleep will affect the growth and development of the body and increase the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression.
The basic principle of sleep is the alternating changes in the internal regulation of the biological clock and the sleep-wake cycle in the human body. The body's internal circadian clock refers to an important area of the brain, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). SCNs can sense stimuli such as light, temperature, and social events in their surroundings to control the body's circadian rhythms. When night comes, the body's internal clock causes the body temperature to drop, brain waves to gradually slow down, and the proportion of deep sleep to increase.
When morning arrives, the circadian clock causes body temperature to rise, brain waves to gradually increase, and the proportion of light sleep increases. The alternation of the sleep-wake cycle refers to the alternation of the human body through stages such as deep and light sleep, REM sleep, and non-REM sleep at different times of the day.
Second, the reason for waking up suddenly in the middle of the night
A. Physiological causes
1. Interference of the biological clock: The body's biological clock controls sleep by regulating the daily biological cycle. However, some conditions may interfere with the normal functioning of the body's biological clock, such as jet lag, long night shift work, and changes in the sleeping environment, which may cause sudden awakening in the middle of the night.
2. Changes in the menstrual cycle: Both menstrual cycle and menopause in women can have an impact on sleep. For example, there are hormonal changes around your period that can lead to unstable sleep.
Environmental causes
1. The influence of environmental noise such as sound and light: Environmental noise, such as traffic sound, home noise, etc., may affect the quality of sleep. Certain noises may interfere with a person's sleep, such as excessive loud noises, sudden noises, etc.
2. The influence of environmental factors such as temperature and humidity: If the temperature and humidity of the room are not suitable, it may also cause you to wake up in the middle of the night. Too cold or too hot can interfere with a person's sleep, making it difficult to fall asleep or wake up.
C. Psychological causes
1. The effects of anxiety, depression and other emotions: Psychological stress and emotional problems can lead to poor sleep. Emotional problems such as anxiety and depression often cause people to wake up at night or have difficulty falling asleep.
2. The impact of stress, work and other life pressures: When facing some pressure and work difficulties, people will feel more anxious and fatigued, which may lead to waking up in the middle of the night
Third, or these two places are blocked
• Waking up at 1:00~3:00 in the morning may be liver blockage.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver master drains, and 1:00~3:00 am in the morning of the day is the "seasonal moment" of the liver meridian, when the liver meridian is in the most vigorous state. If the liver meridian is blocked, liver qi and blood are insufficient, it will cause insomnia and difficulty falling asleep. In addition, liver blockage may also cause symptoms such as swelling and pain, blurred vision, irritability and other symptoms.
How does liver blockage occur? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that factors such as poor mood, improper diet, and staying up late for a long time will lead to poor circulation of the liver meridians. In addition, due to the detoxification function of the liver, too much toxins may also block the liver meridians, resulting in insomnia.
Conditioning method of liver blockage: First of all, you should maintain good living habits, eat reasonably, avoid overwork and stay up late for a long time. In addition, massaging the meridian points such as Tai Chong and Yin Bao points of the liver meridian can help relieve the symptoms of liver meridian blockage. For the most obvious pain points, you can focus on massaging and kneading for 5~10 minutes. In addition, usually eat more liver-regulating foods, such as spinach, apples, hawthorn, etc., to help relieve liver blockage.
• Waking up at 3:00~5:00 in the morning, it may be lung blockage.
The main breath of the lungs is an important organ of human breathing, and it is also the operation of qi and blood in the body and the director of the respiratory system. 3:00~5:00 in the morning is the "seasonal moment" of the lung meridian, and the lung meridian is in the most vigorous state at this time. If the lung meridians are blocked, the qi and blood flow abnormally, which will lead to insomnia and difficulty falling asleep. In addition, blockage of the lungs can also lead to problems such as chills, nasal congestion, and poor breathing.
How does lung blockage occur? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that factors such as poor mood, excessive sadness, and inhalation of harmful gases can lead to poor lung meridians. In addition, staying up late for a long time and excessive use of electronic products such as mobile phones and computers can also lead to lung blockages.
Conditioning methods for lung meridian blockage: For example, you can pat and knead on the acupuncture points of the lung meridian, focusing on kneading Yunmen Point, Zhongfu Acupoint and Shaoshang Acupoint. This can be done by tapping the palms, tapping the fingertips gently, or massaging. In addition, you can press on the groin, armpits, ribs and other parts to help the lungs flow smoothly. Always pay attention to maintaining good living habits to avoid excessive fatigue and long-term use of electronic products. In terms of diet, you should eat more foods that are beneficial to the lung meridians, such as carrots, spinach, honey, etc.
If the problem of waking up in the middle of the night seriously affects life and work, it is recommended to seek professional medical and psychological counseling services for better help. We should take sleep seriously and lead a healthier and happier life.
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