Advantages of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that brings great trouble to patients’ lives and work. Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in treating insomnia. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes individualized diagnosis and treatment, and can tailor plans according to each patient\'s different physical constitution, mental state, and environmental background. Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on balancing the relationship between yin and yang and the five elements of the human body, and is more comprehensive and detailed in regulating the overall function of the body. Traditional Chinese medicine and non-drug treatments such as acupuncture can often fundamentally improve patients\' sleep quality.
Use the superficial method for dialectical care
Traditional Chinese medicine divides insomnia into different types by observing tongue coating, pulse condition, extremity temperature and other methods. Among them, the most common one is the surface penetration method: it is believed that some insomnia is related to the invasion of external evils (such as wind-cold, dampness evil), and sweating to relieve the surface can alleviate the insomnia problem caused by internal injuries; the other part is due to deficiency of qi and yin, heart disease, etc. Caused by internal factors such as insufficient yang, this type of insomnia requires nourishing yin and fluid and regulating the spleen and stomach. This syndrome differentiation and care method can better target the cause of the disease and improve the treatment effect.
Chinese medicine conditioning combined with acupuncture therapy
Traditional Chinese medicine often uses a combination of Chinese medicine and acupuncture to treat insomnia. According to the patient\'s different constitution and dialectical situation, the doctor will prescribe a prescription that has a sedative and tranquilizing effect and use it before the patient goes to bed. At the same time, acupuncture can also be used to stimulate acupoints on the human body, adjust the flow of qi and blood, and balance the relationship between yin and yang and the five elements, thereby improving the problem of insomnia. These two methods complement each other and can comprehensively improve the treatment effect.
Develop good living habits
In addition to treatments such as drugs and acupuncture, Chinese medicine also emphasizes cultivating good living habits to help alleviate insomnia problems. The first is to maintain a regular schedule and go to bed and get up at a fixed time; the second is to pay attention to diet and avoid being overly full or falling asleep on an empty stomach; the third is to exercise appropriately to enhance physical fitness and adjust the mental state; and finally, maintain a pleasant sleeping environment , such as keeping the room ventilated, reducing noise, etc. These living habits are of great significance in improving the problem of insomnia.
Precautions for treating insomnia with traditional Chinese medicine
When receiving treatment with traditional Chinese medicine, patients need to pay attention to some things to ensure the therapeutic effect. Before seeking help from traditional Chinese medicine, you should go to a regular hospital for examination and diagnosis to rule out other potential causes of insomnia. During the treatment period, you must actively cooperate with the doctor\'s treatment plan and provide timely feedback to the doctor on changes in your condition. During medication, it is also necessary to strictly follow the dosage and taking time, and pay attention to the possibility of adverse reactions.
As an extensive and profound traditional medical system, traditional Chinese medicine has high feasibility and broad prospects in the rapid treatment of insomnia. through individualized dialecticsBy combining nursing care, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning with acupuncture and cultivating good living habits, Chinese medicine can provide patients with comprehensive and detailed treatment plans. However, it needs to be emphasized that insomnia, as a disease, requires a clear diagnosis and treatment plan from a professional physician. You cannot use drugs or acupuncture to deal with such problems on your own.
