Xiaoxiao, more like the official beginning of summer, "warm wind, crickets dwelling on the wall, eagle Shizhi" are the three phases of the 24 solar terms of the summer heat, respectively describing the three phenological phenomena in nature in the summer season, and from these three phenomena, we also try to seek the causes and solutions of summer insomnia.
Wen Feng Zhi: What should I do if I blow the air conditioner but also have insomnia?
"Warm wind solstice" refers to the arrival of the summer solar term, the wind on the earth begins to become warm and no longer cool. With the deepening of summer, the temperature gradually rises, so that the wind blows also brings obvious heat waves, especially at the end of the rainy season in the southern part of the mainland, the heat is accompanied by moist air, making even the place that is not exposed to direct sunlight become unbearable, but the use of air conditioning will bring - the cold air is swishing through the bones, and the joint pain comes to the door; Dry throat, hoarse voice, nasal congestion and runny nose like a cold; The skin is tight and dehydrated, dry and itchy; Dreaming at night and not sleeping soundly, waking up tired and dizzy; Affected blood circulation, cold or numb hands and feet...... That's right, this is the so-called "air conditioning disease", and there are so many symptoms that it can be made into a smooth mouth. Regarding the insomnia symptoms associated with "air-conditioning disease", we have two options here:
Sour jujube kernel porridge of dietary therapy plan: sour jujube kernel, sweet and sour, flat, into the heart, spleen, liver, and gallbladder meridians. It has the effect of nourishing the heart and soothing the nerves, benefiting the liver and sweating, and has a good improvement effect on insomnia and dreams, palpitations and other symptoms. But it should also be noted that not all summer insomnia can use sour jujube kernels, "Debei Materia Medica" records: "The liver is prosperous and irritable, the liver is strong and sleepless, it is forbidden", in the case of liver qi, sour jujube kernels will play a role in helping to abuse.
So we also have a non-pharmacological massage therapy here: Neiguan acupoint, which is located on the volar side of the forearm, on the line between Quze and Daling, 2 inches above the wrist striae, between the palmaris longus tendon and the flexor carpi radialis tendon. Use your thumb and fingertips to press the Neiguan acupoint with varying pressure from light to heavy, for 5-10 minutes each time. Neiguan acupoint is the meridian point of the hand syncope yin pericardial meridian, which has the effect of calming the heart and removing annoyance, and reducing stomach reversal, and has a certain improvement effect on insomnia, palpitations and other symptoms, especially the kind that eats too much watermelon in summer, haha.
Crickets live on the wall: Ambient noise should be controlled
"Cricket dwelling wall" describes the summer season, when crickets and other insects begin to leave the fields and seek shade to escape the heat due to the hot weather. They often choose relatively cool and secluded places such as courtyards and corners, hence the saying "crickets live on the wall". This phenomenon not only reflects the hot summer climate, but also reflects the adaptability and survival wisdom of organisms to the environment. This phenological phenomenon originated from the careful observation of natural phenomena in ancient times, and was recorded in ancient books such as the Book of Rites and the · Moon Order.
Summer is the season when everyone is most likely to be irritable, especially all kinds of noise, in fact, even crickets and other humans who have listened to the sounds of nature for thousands of years will make people upset and unable to sleep. Here, we offer some acupressure programs.
When it is necessary to remove annoyance and calm the nerves, TCM offers a variety of acupressure methods. Here are some common acupuncture points and how to massage them:
Shenmen acupoint: located at the wrist, the ulnar end of the striated stria on the volar side of the wrist, and the radial depression of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.
Massage method: Press the Shenmen acupoint with the thumb and fingertips, the strength is from light to heavy, and the local soreness is the degree. Each compression lasts for 5-15 minutes. Shenmen acupoint is the original acupoint of the Heart Sutra, which has the effect of calming the nerves, invigorating blood circulation, and is suitable for treating irritability caused by neurasthenia.
Sleeping point: It is located at the midpoint of the line connecting the depression behind the earlobe and the depression under the occipital bone.
Massage method: Use the middle fingers of both hands to rub the sleeping points for 2 minutes, and it is advisable to have a feeling of soreness in the area. The sleeping acupoint has the effect of calming and helping sleep, removing annoyance and calming the nerves.
Yintang acupoint: It is located at the midpoint of the line connecting the two eyebrows.
Massage method: Use the threaded surface of the middle finger to press and knead the Yintang acupoint for 2 minutes, and it is advisable to feel warm locally. The Yintang acupoint has a calming effect.
Eagle Shizhi: Static braking
The "Zhi" in "Eagle Shizhi" is connected to "Eagle", which means fierce and fighting. This phenological phenomenon refers to the fact that at the end of the summer solar term, the eagles begin to feel the change of seasons and become more ferocious, and begin to soar high in the sky and learn hunting techniques. This phenomenon not only shows the habits of eagles as birds of prey, but also implies the laws of growth and change in nature.
Being active is the nature of summer, and sweating is sometimes unavoidable, so we can start from the theory of "blood and sweat homology" in traditional Chinese medicine to find some effective medicinal and edible homologous things to supplement. For example, lotus seeds - flat and sweet in nature, into the heart, spleen, kidney meridians, is similar to "Huai Yam" such a suitable tonic for all ages, which can not only nourish the heart and calm the nerves, but also strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea, strengthen the kidney and astringent essence, and have a good tonic effect on body weakness caused by excessive sweating. In addition, mulberry - nourishing yin and nourishing blood, nourishing and moisturizing dryness, also helps to relieve yin deficiency and dryness caused by excessive sweating. In addition, lily is also one of the ideal choices, it moistens the lungs and relieves cough, cleanses the heart, can help people calm their minds in summer, and reduce excessive sweating caused by irritability. Not only are these foods delicious, but they also nourish the body and mind while enjoying the summer day of activity, and keep the body and mind healthy.