The impact of neurotic insomnia on life
Nervous insomnia refers to a chronic sleep disorder caused by psychological factors. Common symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking at night, early waking, and poor sleep quality. Long-term suffering from neurological insomnia will seriously affect the patient\'s quality of life and work efficiency, and may even cause other health problems.
The advantages of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of neurological insomnia
As a traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine has a rich and profound historical accumulation. In the treatment of neurological insomnia, traditional Chinese medicine has the following advantages:
Comprehensive syndrome differentiation and treatment: Syndrome differentiation and treatment are carried out through face-to-face observation of the patient\'s physical characteristics, emotional state, tongue and pulse conditions and other information. Focus on individualization and overall adjustment: Develop an individualized diagnosis and treatment plan based on the differences in each patient\'s physical condition, and focus on overall adjustment of the body\'s yin and yang balance. The efficacy is stable and has no obvious side effects: natural treatment methods such as Chinese herbal medicine have no negative impact on the patient\'s body, and long-term application still has certain curative effects.
Common methods of treating neurological insomnia with traditional Chinese medicine
Under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory, traditional Chinese medicine often adopts the following treatment methods for neurological insomnia:
1. Moxibustion and acupoint conditioning
Moxibustion uses moxa to stimulate acupoints on the human body through temperature to achieve the purpose of regulating the balance of yin and yang and activating qi and blood. When treating neurological insomnia, moxibustion can be performed on acupuncture points such as Yintang, Xinshu, and Zusanli, and stimulation can be carried out for different times according to individual conditions.
2. Chinese herbal medicine conditioning
Chinese herbal medicine is one of the commonly used methods of traditional Chinese medicine to treat neurological insomnia. According to individual differences and specific syndrome differentiation results, Chinese herbal medicines with sedative and tranquilizing effects, such as berberine and ligustrazine, are often used to make decoctions or pills for oral administration.
3. Acupuncture therapy
Acupuncture can regulate the flow of qi and blood in the human body and promote the balance and coordination of the body\'s internal organs. For patients with neurological insomnia, traditional Chinese medicine often selects Zusanli and Tanzhong acupoints for acupuncture treatment, usually 1-2 times a week.
Notes and preventive measures
When receiving traditional Chinese medicine to treat neurological insomnia, patients should pay attention to the following:
Maintain good living habits: avoid drinking caffeine before going to bed , tea or drinks containing irritating substances; have a regular schedule; avoid prolonged exposure to electronic screens. Actively participate in psychological relaxation activities: Reasonably arrange leisure and entertainment time, such as moderate exercise, listening to music, reading and other activities to relieve stress. Take medicines as directed by your doctor: When using herbal preparations according to the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, you should take them as required and report the relevant situation to your doctor in a timely manner.
Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in treating neurological insomnia, and adopts moxibustion and acupoint conditioning,Measures such as Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture can effectively relieve the troubles caused by insomnia. Patients need to follow the doctor\'s instructions and pay attention to the development of personal living habits when receiving treatment to achieve better results.