Post Spring Festival holiday syndrome insomnia is mainly caused by high mental stress, emotional fluctuations, changes in hormone levels, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

Insomnia（Insomnia）， Refers to the inability to fall asleep or maintain a state of sleep, resulting in insufficient sleep. Also known as falling asleep and maintaining sleep disorder (DlMS), it is also referred to as "insomnia", "inability to sleep", "inability to lie down", "inability to close eyes" in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a disease characterized by frequent inability to obtain normal sleep, which can cause difficulties in falling asleep, short sleep depth or frequency (light sleep insomnia), early awakening, insufficient sleep time or poor quality due to various reasons.

1、 The Importance of Sleep

The Qing Dynasty physician Li Yu once pointed out:The key to health preservation is to prioritize sleep. Sleep can restore essence, nourish qi, invigorate the spleen and stomach, and strengthen bones and tendons

One third of a person's life is spent in sleep. As a necessary process of life, sleep is an important part of the body's recovery, integration, and consolidation of memory, and is also an indispensable component of health. If there is insufficient or excessive sleep, it is very detrimental to health. There are literature reports of daily sleep deprivationPeople who sleep for 4 hours have a mortality rate that is over 80% higher than those who sleep for 7-8 hours a day. Modern medical research has confirmed that the blood flow entering the liver during sleep is seven times that of standing. An increase in liver blood flow is beneficial for enhancing the function of liver cells, improving detoxification ability, and accelerating the metabolism of nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, sugars, fats, and vitamins. Thus maintaining the stability of the internal environment of the aircraft.

2、 The role of acupoint massage in improving sleep quality

Acupoint massage is a health massage based on traditional Chinese medicine theory; Mainly focusing on meridian and acupoint massage, this technique has strong penetration power and can relax muscles, relieve fatigue, regulate human body functions. It has the effects of improving the body's immune system, unblocking meridians, balancing yin and yang, and prolonging life.

3、 Massage acupoints that help improve sleep quality

1. Printing hall: located on the forehead, with the line connecting the eyebrows in the middle

The fingertips of both thumbs are tightly attached to the Yin Tang acupoint, and the remaining fingers of both hands are fixed on both sides of the head. The left thumb first moves vertically upwards from the Yintang acupointPush the Shenting acupoint (located on the head of the human body, 0.5 inches above the current hairline) to the Shangxing acupoint (located on the head of the human body, 1 inch above the current hairline), and then alternate pushing and rubbing with both thumbs in a left lower, right upper, left upper, and back lower position. The technique progresses from slow to fast and from light to heavy, repeatedly pushing and massaging for about 1 minute. At this point, the pushing and massaging produces a hot sensation in the affected area and concentrates towards the center of the eyebrows. Has the skill of calming and calming the mind.

2. Baihui: located at the midpoint of the line connecting the tips of the two ears

Use the tip of your right thumb to press on the Baihui acupoint, and immediately switch to rotating and massaging with your thumb's abdomen after experiencing a heavy swelling and numbness in the local area. Repeat this process alternatelyImmediately after 30 seconds, use your palm to press and rotate evenly with Baihui acupoint as the axis for about 30 seconds. It has the functions of awakening the brain, promoting yang, calming the mind, and relieving headaches caused by insomnia.

3. Shenmen: The ulnar end of the wrist crease is located in the radial depression of the flexor tendon of the wrist

It is advisable to stimulate with pinching and rubbing, and to have a slight feeling of swelling. It can nourish the mind, stabilize the mind, and have the effect of calming the mind and helping sleep.

4. Sleep: The midpoint of the line connecting Yifeng acupoint and Fengchi

Rub the dough with both thumbs, and gently support the head with the remaining four fingers, with moderate and gentle force. Rubbing the sleeping acupoints has a good sleeping effect, and regardless of the type, it has miraculous effects.

Yongquan: in front of the sole of the foot (toe removal)At 1/3 of the site, when the toes are flexed, they form a depression. Use the thumb, index finger, or middle finger to place it at the Yongquan acupoint in the foot center and rub it back and forth. It is recommended to rub each foot center about 200-300 times. Alternatively, it is advisable to rub and push about 200-300 times until a warm sensation appears. It has a good seasonal effect on kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency caused by kidney distension, and can also communicate with the heart and kidneys, causing a decrease in heart fire and an increase in kidney water. Regular massage also has the effect of strengthening the foundation, nourishing the body, and prolonging life.

San Yin Jiao:On the inner side of the calf, above the tip of the medial malleolusOne of the commonly used acupoints for the Foot Taiyin Spleen, located at the posterior border of the medial edge of the tibia and measuring 3 inches, is the intersection point of the Foot Three Yin Meridians (liver, spleen, kidney)Rub the Sanyinjiao acupoint with one side of the thumb and fingertips, and it is advisable to feel a sour and swollen sensation.3-5 minutes or 200-300 times. It can invigorate the spleen and blood, regulate the liver and kidney, as well as have the effects of calming the mind and promoting sleep.

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Improving sleep, insomnia, and excessive dreaming are common problems among modern people, and acupoint massage for health preservation can effectively improve sleep quality. By stimulating relevant acupoints and massaging, it can help regulate the central nervous system of the human body, improve sleep quality, and enhance one's mental state. Long term adherence to massage can help people have better sleep quality in busy lives