Insomnia Oh to sleep a thousand peaceful sleeps! In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there are “three treasures” of our body: Qi - energy; Jing - essence/ constitution; and Shen - spirit and mind.
These days we generally all place many stresses on
Racing Anxious Mind
In TCM the heart not only houses the mind, it also
n has been disturbed. Every stress we place on
governs the blood (which is a similar function to
western medicine) and has a direct link with mental
atigue, spicy food, excessive alcohol, caffeine
health. If someone has been drained of energy - due
and other stimulating substances. Insomnia is
to malnourishment, physical activity or excessive
probably the most common symptom of Shen
worry - the heart energy will become depleted. This is
known as a heart Qi deficiency and will cause the
mind to wander and thoughts can race around without
Because there are different causes of insomnia, many
making much sense. The racing anxious mind is quite
people find generic herbal formulas or prescription
common at night where there are few distractions.
Other symptoms can be memory loss, heart
In TCM, insomnia is often related to two different body
palpitations and lack of concentration. To combat this
it is crucial to maintain a healthy diet. If the digestive
system is healthy it will minimise the stress on the
body, allowing the heart to function properly and keep
Hot & Sweaty Restlessness TCM Treatment
The liver purifies the blood and according to TCM is
Both types of insomnia can be treated with TCM.
closely linked to our emotional state. If someone has
Acupuncture, cupping and massage treatment will
constant stress or worry, the liver will be placed under
spontaneously calm the body and mind. Individually
pressure and will create internal heat. Often stress
prescribed herbs will effectively create a deep change
can lead to increased consumption of alcohol or an
by supporting balance of body and reducing pressure
unhealthy diet, which then places the liver under more
on the organ system, which will calm the mind.
Some Mindful Calming Tips:
At night the body’s systems should be resting, which
Focus on the breath. Breathe deeply in through
is why our core temperature drops when we sleep.
the nose and out through the mouth, count 10
Internal liver heat will not allow the body to cool at
night and will cause stuffiness, sweating and agitation.
Avoid hot and spicy food and alcohol, especially
These symptoms can cause disturbed sleep and
insomnia. If this body pattern is not treated properly
Don’t eat large meals late into the evenings; the
and the insomnia continues for a long period it’s not
digestive process will disturb the body and make
uncommon for chronic fatigue or depression to
it harder for it to switch off and relax.
Avoid caffeine, especially after midday.
If it is the middle of the night and you are having problems sleeping, don’t panic you can always get a TCM treatment tomorrow, which will help you catch up on sleep the following night.
Gardenvale Traditional Chinese Medicine • 134A Martin St, Gardenvale • Ph. 9530 6566
info@gardenvaletcm.com.au • www.gardenvaletcm.com.au
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