Late-night screen blue light health concerns
In modern society, with the rapid development of science and technology, smartphones have become an indispensable part of people's lives; However, what follows is a common phenomenon: many people are addicted to swiping their phones in the dead of night, which not only affects their sleep quality, but can also have long-term effects on their health;
Causes and symptoms
The causes of this phenomenon are varied, including work pressure, lifestyle habits, social needs, etc.; Long-term swiping of mobile phones in the middle of the night will lead to disorders in the body's biological clock, with symptoms such as insomnia, dreaminess, and early awakening; External manifestations include dark circles, dull skin, lack of energy, etc.; In addition, staring at the screen for long periods of time can also lead to problems such as vision loss, dry eyes, cervical spondylosis, etc.;
Self-judgment and physical influence
In addition to the above manifestations, long-term swiping of mobile phones in the middle of the night may also have an impact on the body's endocrine system, immune system, etc.; Methods of self-judgment include observing whether you have persistent sleep problems, mood swings, memory loss, etc.; If you experience these symptoms, you should consider adjusting your lifestyle and reducing the amount of time you spend using your phone at night;
In TCM theory, sleep is regarded as an important part of health preservation; There are many prescriptions for regulating sleep recorded in ancient medical books, many of which are still widely used today. These prescriptions are usually based on Chinese herbal medicines, which improve sleep by harmonizing yin and yang and balancing the five internal organs.
The relationship between TCM prescriptions and health problems caused by scrolling through mobile phones in the middle of the night lies in the fact that the prescriptions can regulate these symptoms; For example, some prescriptions can calm the nerves and help you sleep, relieving anxiety and insomnia caused by prolonged use of mobile phones;
The following is a commonly used Chinese herbal formula to improve insomnia caused by staying up late:
Ingredients: Jujube Kernel 15g, Poria Cocos 10g, Zhimu 10g, Ligusticum Chuanxiong 10g, Licorice 6g
Benefits explained:
Jujube kernel: It has the effect of calming the nerves and calming the nerves, and is often used to treat insomnia and dreams;
Poria cocos: strengthens the spleen and relieves dampness, calms the heart and calms the nerves, and has a good effect on spleen deficiency and dampness caused by staying up late, and restlessness;
Zhimu: Clearing away heat and generating Jin, it has a relieving effect on yin deficiency and internal heat caused by staying up late;
Chuanxiong: Promotes blood circulation and qi, dissipates wind and cold, and helps to improve poor blood circulation in the neck caused by looking down at the mobile phone for a long time;
Licorice: reconciles with the center, relieves the side effects of other drugs, and has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough;
Add water to decoction according to the proportion of the above herbs and take it daily, which can effectively improve the insomnia caused by staying up late and brushing the mobile phone;
Long-term swiping of mobile phones in the middle of the night not only affects the quality of sleep, but also may have a negative impact on physical health in many ways; Traditional Chinese medicine provides an effective prescription for improving this phenomenon by harmonizing yin and yang and balancing the five organs. However, the most important thing is to adjust your lifestyle habits, reduce the time you spend using your phone at night, and get enough sleep.
Health advice
Stop using electronic devices one hour before bedtime to reduce the effects of blue light on sleep; Maintain a regular sleep schedule and try to maintain the same bedtime and wake up times, even on weekends; If you have trouble sleeping, you can try the above herbal formulas, but it is best to use them under the guidance of a TCM practitioner; Increase outdoor activities during the day to promote the body's production of enough melatonin, which helps with nighttime sleep; Avoid excessive intake of irritating foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, and alcohol, in the evening;
Through these methods, we can effectively reduce the impact of swiping mobile phones in the middle of the night on health and improve the quality of life;
In this era of information explosion, each of us is a receiver and disseminator of information; Staying up late to swipe your phone for a long time may have become a habit for many people, but have you ever wondered what such behavior means for your physical and mental health? Leave your views in the comment area, and let's discuss the hidden health problems behind staying up late to swipe your phone;
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