Traditional medicine believes that insomnia is a disease symptom, until the end of the 20th century, the medical profession that it may be both a disease symptom, that is, a subhealthy performance, but also a serious impact on the human body's immunity, a serious impact on the quality of life of the disease disease, belonging to a kind of neurological lesions. Some data show that in the United States has registered as many as 84 kinds of sleep-related diseases, insomnia has affected the quality of life of nearly 1/3 of the people. In 2002, the National Psychiatric Center of Japan created a new discipline, sleep science, because one out of every two Japanese nationals suffers from insomnia, which has led to a "national crisis". This may seem like a sensationalist statement, but when you think about it, it makes sense.

Usually, what people call "insomnia" refers to the inability to fall asleep after lying in bed for a long time, or although asleep, but easy to wake up, wake up is not easy to go back to sleep, and recurring episodes, resulting in the next day depressed, tired and weak, affecting the normal work and life. If this happens repeatedly over a long period of time, it is called chronic insomnia. If not treated in time, persistent insomnia or insomnia can be formed, which often brings a lot of pain to the patients.

There is no definitive definition of what constitutes "insomnia". It is believed that insomnia can be diagnosed when it lasts for more than two weeks or when sleeping pills are ineffective.

The causes of insomnia or insomnia disorder include psychological factors, organic brain diseases, somatic diseases, sleep rhythm disorders, drug factors, and age factors. In terms of treatment, in addition to transient, short-term insomnia or eradication of the original disease after the root cause has been discovered, modern Western medicine has not yet found a good long-term drug without side effects.

Comparatively speaking, traditional Chinese medicine has long had in-depth research on insomnia, and has discovered many effective drug therapies and non-drug therapies for the treatment of insomnia. Chinese medicine calls insomnia or insomnia as "insomnia", "can not lie down", folk commonly known as "can not sleep". According to Chinese medicine, insomnia is caused by the disorder of Ying and Wei, the disharmony of spleen and stomach, the imbalance of labor and leisure, the uncontrolled diet, the injury of emotion and will, and the weakness of the body after the disease, and so on. Its pathogenesis is yang-sheng and yin-deficiency, yin and yang imbalance, internal disturbance of phlegm and fire, or disturbance of the divine; its location mainly lies in the heart. The treatment is based on the principle of replenishing the deficiency and removing the actuality, and adjusting the yin and yang. The types of the disease are complicated, such as yin deficiency and fire, liver depression and fire, heart and spleen deficiency, and phlegm-heat internal disturbance, etc. However, it is not too difficult to identify and treat the disease if it is carefully compared.

I. Main manifestations

(1) At present, the medical profession categorizes insomnia into insomnia feeling and insomnia disorder, and the long-term and serious insomnia feeling between the two is chronic insomnia.

(2) the main performance of insomnia is difficult to fall asleep in bed, sleep is not stable or often wake up early, in the middle of the wake up; or dreamy or even often woken up by nightmares, sleep, half-sleep, sleep is very tired; or sleep all night. If the above symptoms do not occur for a long time, and other symptoms during the day is not obvious, and does not affect the work, the cause is mostly caused by psychological factors, to "neurotic" personality is the most common.

(3) If the manifestation of insomnia reaches or exceeds 14 consecutive days, and symptoms such as dizziness, swelling and pain, panic and heartburn occur, which obviously affects daytime work, study and social activities, this is insomnia.

II. Inspection and validation

(1) Diagnosis is based on symptomatology, cause and examination of the primary disease.

(2) Check your blood sugar to see if you have frequent nightmares due to low blood sugar.

(3) Chinese medicine found that long-term insomnia of people, tongue muscle tone is weakened, tongue tie corresponding relaxation. In addition, due to the teeth and tongue adjacent to the tongue, and there will be tongue edge teeth marks, that is, the tongue edge has a jagged impression. Therefore, the folk have "deep tongue teeth marks, sleep is not peaceful" said.

III. Treatment with medication

(i) Over-the-counter drug selection

prepared prescription (Chinese medicine)

(1) Compound jujube nut capsule　Adults take 1 capsule each time, once a day, before bedtime. This product has the effect of nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind, and is suitable for all types of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia). It is not recommended for people with external fever, and pregnant women should take it with caution.

(2) Zao Ren An Shen Granules (Oral Liquid)　Granules: Adults take 5 grams each time, once a day, before bedtime. Oral liquid: 10～20 ml per time for adults, once a day, before going to bed. This product has the effect of tonifying the heart and nourishing the liver, tranquilizing the mind and benefiting the intellect, and is mainly used for the treatment of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia) caused by deficiency of the heart, liver and blood and neurasthenia. Pregnant women and insomnia caused by indigestion is prohibited, diabetics should be taken under medical supervision.

(3) Nourishing Blood and Tranquilizing the Mind Tablets　Adults take 5 tablets each time, 1 tablet each at nap time and at night before going to bed. According to traditional medicine, this product has the effect of nourishing blood and nourishing yin, tranquilizing the heart and calming the mind. Modern pharmacology and clinical research found that this product has the effect of stopping bleeding, lowering blood pressure, analgesic and cardiotonic. It is mainly used for treating yin deficiency and blood deficiency type and neurasthenia type insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia), whose main symptoms are insomnia, dizziness, dreaminess, palpitation, heat in hands, feet and heart or menopausal symptoms. It is contraindicated for people with weak spleen and stomach and loose stools. Diabetic patients should take it under doctor's supervision.

(4) Tranquilizing the mind and soul　Adults each time 15 ~ 20 ml, take 2 times a day. This product has the efficacy of supporting the positive and consolidating the root, benefiting the qi and strengthening the spleen, tranquilizing the spirit and tonifying the kidney, and it is mainly used for treating insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia) with neurasthenic symptoms such as loss of appetite and general weakness.

(5) Tranquilizer Capsules　Adults take 4 capsules each time, 3 times a day. This product has the efficacy of tonifying blood and nourishing yin, nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind, and is mainly used for treating yin and blood deficiency type of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia), whose main symptoms are insomnia and dreaminess, palpitations, restlessness, five heart-heat, night sweating, and tinnitus.

(6) Cypress Zi Zi Xin Pill　(Concentrated pills) Adults take 8 pills each time, 3 times a day. This product has the efficacy of nourishing yin and nourishing the heart, tranquilizing the spirit and benefiting the intellect, and is mainly used for treating heart and blood deficiency type of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia), whose main symptoms are restlessness, trance, strange dreams at night, palpitations with fear, and forgetfulness.

(7) Sentinel Syrup　Adults take 20 ml each time, twice a day. This product has the effect of benefiting qi, strengthening the spleen, tonifying the kidney and tranquilizing the mind, and is mainly used for treating heart and spleen yang deficiency type of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia). Diabetic patients should take it with caution.

(8) Succinum Tranquilizer Pills　Adults take 1 pill each time, twice a day. Traditional medicine believes that this product has the effect of nurturing yin and nourishing blood, tonifying the heart and tranquilizing the mind. Modern pharmacological and clinical studies have found that this product has the effects of lowering blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, strengthening the heart, lowering blood pressure, calming, anti-fatigue and inhibiting pathogenic fungi. It is mainly used in the treatment of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia) with symptoms such as insufficient blood in the heart, baffled forgetfulness, palpitation and insomnia, as well as deficiency and restlessness. Tea and radish should not be consumed after taking the medicine.

(9) Ganoderma Lucidum Beiqi Tablet　Adults each time 4 ~ 6 tablets, take 2 ~ 3 times a day. This product has the effect of tonifying qi and blood, nourishing the heart and tranquillizing the mind, and is used in the treatment of neurasthenia, insomnia and forgetfulness, low food and body fatigue, shortness of breath and sweating symptoms of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia).

(10) Divine Failure Health Capsules (Granules)　Capsules: adults take 5 capsules each time, 2 times a day; granules: adults take 1 bag each time, 2 times a day, with boiled water. This product has the efficacy of supporting the right and strengthening the root, benefiting the intellect and tranquilizing the mind, tonifying the kidney and strengthening the spleen, and is mainly used for treating heart and spleen yang deficiency type of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia).

(11) Sleeping Capsules　Adults take 3 capsules each time, 3 times a day. This product has the efficacy of clearing the heart and removing vexation, nourishing the blood and tranquilizing the mind, and is mainly used for treating insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia) with symptoms such as disturbed heart and insomnia, startled and frightened dreaming, waking up suddenly with a lot of dreaming, or prolonged lying down without sleep. Not recommended for diabetics.

(12) Brain Strengthening Tablets (Cerebro-Lingtong Tablets)　Adults take 3 to 4 tablets each time, twice a day. This product has the function of calming and tranquilizing the mind, and is mainly used for treating insomnia and forgetfulness of neurasthenia, dizziness, fatigue, malnutrition, as well as physical weakness and other symptoms of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia). It should not be taken by patients with diabetes mellitus and Yin deficiency and internal heat. Tea and radish should not be consumed while taking the medicine, so as not to affect the efficacy of the medicine.

(13) Fructus Schisandrae Granules　Adults 10 grams each time, 3 times a day, boiled water. This product has the effect of tonifying the lungs and kidneys, astringing the qi and generating fluids, and is mainly used for treating insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia) with symptoms such as dizziness and insomnia, spontaneous sweating and night sweating, shortness of breath and dryness of mouth as well as neurasthenia. Diabetic patients should be taken with caution.

(14) Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (知柏地黄丸)　Water honey pill, adults 6 grams each time, take 2 times a day. Before going to bed, add 1 bottle of Cerebral Lejing Oral Liquid. This product has the effect of nourishing yin and clearing heat, and is mainly used for treating yin deficiency and fire-excess type of insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia). This product is not effective for those who are afraid of cold, have cold hands and feet and like heat. Pregnant women should take it with caution.

(15) Ginseng and Spleen Pills　Adults take 1 pill each time, 2 times a day. Before going to bed, you can add 1 Zao Ren An Shen Oral Liquid. This product has the efficacy of benefiting qi and tonifying blood, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the heart, and is mainly used for treating insomnia of qi and blood deficiency type (chronic insomnia and insomnia). It should not be taken by those who are physically strong but not deficient. Tea and radish should not be consumed while taking the medicine to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medicine.

(16) Niu Huang Shang Qing Pills, Tablets, Capsules　Pills: Adults take 1 pill each time, twice a day; Tablets: Adults take 4 tablets each time, twice a day; Capsules: Adults take 3 capsules each time, twice a day. Before going to bed, take 1 Zaoren Anshen Oral Liquid. This product has the efficacy of clearing heat and fire, dispersing wind and relieving pain, and is mainly used for treating phlegm-heat internal disturbance-type insomnia syndrome (chronic insomnia and insomnia). Those with serious chronic diseases such as heart, liver and kidney should take it under doctor's supervision.

(17) Cerebrolysin Capsules　Adults take 1 to 3 capsules each time, twice a day, i.e., once in the afternoon and once before going to bed. This product has the efficacy of calming the liver and submerging yang, waking up the brain and tranquilizing the mind as well as lowering blood pressure and sedation, and is mainly used for treating insomnia caused by hyperactivity of the liver and yang (chronic insomnia and insomnia caused by hypertension), whose main symptoms are dizziness, tinnitus, bitterness in the ears and the mouth, difficulty in sleeping, and high blood pressure.

(18) Brain and Kidney Enhancement Pills　Adults take 15 capsules each time, 1 time in the afternoon and 1 time before bedtime. This product has the efficacy of strengthening the brain and tonifying the kidney, benefiting the qi and strengthening the spleen, and tranquilizing the mind and fixing the will, and is mainly used for treating insomnia of the kidney-yin and yang deficiency type (chronic insomnia and insomnia). Contraindicated for pregnant women. Tea and radish should not be consumed while taking the medicine to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medicine.

(ii) General prescription drug selection

1. Western medicine

(1) Diazepam (Valium)　For hypnosis: adults 5 to 10 mg each time, taken at bedtime. For sedation, anti-anxiety: adults 2.5 to 5 mg each time, 3 times a day, extreme dose: 30 mg / day. It is the most common long-acting benzodiazepine anti-insomnia drug with hypnotic, sedative, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and central skeletal muscle relaxation effects, and can be used in the treatment of insomnia, especially for anxiety insomnia is more effective in reducing the number of waking up during the night, and increase the duration of sleep. The most common adverse effects are somnolence, sedation, and dyskinesia, but can be alleviated with continuous use. Some patients may experience paradoxical euphoria after taking it. Short-term application can produce dependence, and abrupt discontinuation can lead to withdrawal symptoms, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, tremor and even convulsions. Therefore, the dosage should be the least effective dose; the course of treatment should be as short as possible (generally not more than 4 weeks abroad); the dose should be gradually reduced until discontinuation, from the date of preparation to reduce the dose, the daily dose can be reduced by 2 weeks to reduce the dose of 0.5 ~ 2.5 mg step by step until the reduction of the end. Acute pulmonary insufficiency or sleep respiratory syndrome, chronic psychosis, acute angle-closure glaucoma and other patients, as well as pregnant and lactating women are contraindicated.

(2) Alprazolam (Gatadine Valium, Triazolam, Advil)　For anxiety insomnia: adults each time 0.25 ~ 0.5 mg, 2 ~ 3 times a day, if necessary, the daily dose can be increased to 3 ~ 4 mg; for depression insomnia: 2 ~ 4 mg per day, divided into 3 times, if necessary, the daily dose can be increased to 6 ~ 10 mg; for easy to wake up early or easy to wake up in the middle of the insomniacs: adults each time 0.4 ~ 0.8 mg, before going to bed to take. It should be used for a short period of time and should not be discontinued rapidly. It has similar effects and adverse reactions to diazepam, but is more anxiolytic and has shown antidepressant activity. Use with caution in myasthenia gravis, hepatic and renal insufficiency. Contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women and children under 18 years of age.

(3) Eszopiclone (Sulbutamol, Triazolyl Chloroamphetamine, Anxiolidine)　Adults 1 ~ 2 mg each time, once a day, before bedtime. This product and diazepam have similar effects and adverse reactions, but the hypnotic effect is stronger than diazepam, after taking sleep quickly and calmly, sleep time increases, sleep quality improves, waking up usually no discomfort. This product also has a certain anticonvulsant effect, seizures have a certain efficacy. It is most suitable for those who are prone to early awakening or easy to wake up in the middle of the day.

(4) Flurazepam hydrochloride (Fluorazepam, Damadol, Fluorodiethylaminoethyl Valium)Adults take 15 to 30 mg per dose at bedtime. This product has similar effects and adverse reactions with diazepam, but the hypnotic effect is more significant than diazepam. It can significantly reduce the difficulty in falling asleep, reduce the number of awakenings, and increase the depth and duration of sleep. Its most important feature is that there will be no rebound sleep disorder after stopping the drug, which is especially suitable for those insomniacs who have difficulty falling asleep, wake up more often and wake up early, and can also be used for those who have insomnia at night accompanied by anxiety during the day.

(5) Flunitrazepam (Flunitrazepam, Romipram)　Adults each time 0.5 ~ 1 mg, taken at bedtime, the dose can be up to 2 mg. The role and adverse effects of this product and diazepam similar, but the hypnotic effect is more significant, small doses can also be effective, the maintenance time of 5 ~ 7 hours, the number of awakenings at night is less, applicable to all types of insomnia short-term treatment, can also be used for nighttime insomnia and daytime with anxiety.

(6) Chlorprazolam mesylate　Adults 1 mg each time, can be increased to 2 mg when needed, taken at bedtime; elderly or infirm people starting dose of 0.5 mg is appropriate, the maximum can be increased to 1 mg. The effects and adverse reactions of this product are similar to diazepam, but does not produce active metabolites in the body, thus causing a continuation of the effect is less severe, suitable for short-term treatment of insomnia, including not easy to fall asleep and often wake up at night.

(7) Triazolam (Triazolam Valium, Hydrocodone)　Adults 0.25 to 0.5 mg each time, taken at bedtime, the elderly and infirm halved, taking no more than 2 weeks. The elderly each time 0.125 ~ 0.25 mg, before bedtime. This product has similar pharmacological effects with diazepam, but the hypnotic effect is stronger, and can be used for those who have difficulty falling asleep. It is contraindicated in myasthenia gravis. Use with caution in depression, hepatic and renal insufficiency and in pregnant and lactating women.

(8) Nitrazepam (Nitro Valium)　Adults each time 5 ~ 10 mg, before bedtime, the dose of the elderly and infirm shall not exceed 1/2 of the adult.This product and diazepam have similar effects and adverse reactions, but the hypnotic effect is better, oral 30 ~ 60 minutes to fall asleep, maintain 6 ~ 8 hours.

(9) Methaqualone (Ambien, Hymena)　Adults each time 0.1 ~ 0.2 grams, severe insomnia can be increased to 0.3 ~ 0.4 grams, 15 ~ 20 minutes before bedtime. This product is a new generation of non-benzene hypnotic drugs, mainly in the cerebral cortex, fast hypnotic effect, hypnotic efficiency is equivalent to phenobarbital 3 to 8 times. It is not easy to be interrupted by external stimulation after falling asleep, and there is no unpleasant feeling after waking up. It has little effect on heart, blood pressure and respiration, no change in blood image, greater safety, easily absorbed from the digestive tract, metabolized in the liver, and then discharged with urine, so it is not easy to produce drug dependence. It is mainly applied to patients with neurasthenia and insomnia, especially suitable for patients with heart, liver and kidney diseases and pregnant women, children and surgical anesthesia before the administration of the drug, is an ideal new anti-insomnia drug.

(10) Zopiclone (pyrazinopride amnestic)　Adults take 7.5 mg each time, or as directed by the doctor, before bedtime. This product belongs to a new generation of anti-insomnia drugs, compared with traditional sleeping drugs, no rebound phenomenon, long-term use of side effects are smaller, and fewer withdrawal symptoms after sudden discontinuation of the drug. It can be used for short-term insomnia.

(11) Imidazopyridine (Zolpidem, Serox)　This product belongs to a new generation of anti-insomnia medicines and is taken in accordance with medical advice. Compared with traditional sleeping drugs, there is no rebound phenomenon, and long-term use of side effects are smaller, less withdrawal symptoms after sudden stopping. It can be used for short-term insomnia.

2. Proprietary Chinese medicines

(1) Tranquilizer Pills　Adults take 1 pill each time, 1 to 2 times a day, in the afternoon and before bedtime with ginger soup. It can be used for blood deficiency type insomnia syndrome (chronic insomnia and insomnia), the main symptoms are insomnia with palpitations in dreams and yellowish color.

(2) Heart Tonic　Adults take 1 pill each time, 1 pill before nap or night time. It can be used for Yin deficiency and fire type insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia).

(3) Cinnabar tranquilizer pill　Adults take 1 pill (9g) each time, 1 pill in the afternoon and 1 pill before bedtime. This product has the efficacy of clearing the heart and nourishing the blood, sedating and hypnotizing, analgesic and antipyretic, anti-arrhythmic, etc. It is suitable for insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia) caused by palpitation and irritable heat.

(4) Cerebrolysin Capsules　Adults each time 2 ~ 3 capsules, take 2 ~ 3 times a day. This product has the effect of tonifying qi and nourishing blood, strengthening the brain and tranquilizing the mind, and is mainly used for the treatment of insomnia caused by neurasthenia (chronic insomnia and insomnia), whose main symptoms are insomnia and forgetfulness, dizziness and palpitations, body fatigue and weakness, body fatigue and self-sweating, impotence and spermatorrhea. Contraindicated in patients with hypertension.

(5)Brain-healthy and tranquillizing tablets　Adults take 5 grams each time, 30 minutes before bedtime. The scope of indications is the same as that of Cerebral Sulin Capsules. Contraindicated for patients with hypertension.

(6) Magnetic Vermilion Pills　Adults take 3 grams each time, twice a day, after meals. It has the functions of calming the heart, tranquilizing the mind and brightening the eyes, and can be used for insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia) which is characterized by insomnia, deafness and blurred vision. Acute eye disease, gastric ulcer patients and pregnant women are prohibited.

(iii) Selection of herbal prescription drugs

[Remedy 1]Licorice 9 grams, gardenia, Chaihu 12 grams each, Dampy, Poria 15 grams each, Atractylodes macrocephala 18 grams, Angelica sinensis, white peony, raw dragon's teeth, nightshade 20 grams each. Fire evil exuberance, easy to anger, tongue red obvious person, add gentian herb 12 grams; chest tightness and distension of the person, add 10 grams of Qingpi, incense, yujin 15 grams each.

[IndicationsLiver Depression and Fire Type Insomnia (Chronic Insomnia and Insomnia). The main symptoms are difficulty in falling asleep, agitation, irritability, lack of food and drink, redness of the eyes and bitterness of the mouth, thirst and desire to drink, dreamy and easily startled, chest distension and fullness, yellow and red urine, and constipation of the bowels. The tongue is red, the moss is white or yellow, and the pulse is stringy.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water.

[Remedy 2]Licorice 7 grams, 9 grams of Huanglian, 10 grams of Bamboo Roots, Gardenia, Citrus aurantium, 12 grams of Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Polygala, 12 grams of Poria, 20 grams of Poria. Palpitation timidity, restlessness, nightmares, plus amber 3 grams (punch), magnetite, mother-of-pearl 20 grams; accompanied by loss of appetite, epigastric distension or belching and swallowing of acid obviously, plus rhubarb, petunia seeds 6 grams, Citrus aurantium husk, Chuanpao 12 grams, clear half-summers, Jiao Sanshan 13 grams, 15 grams of fried laixiangzi, 20 grams of Chinese yam.

[IndicationsPhlegm-heat internal disturbance type insomnia syndrome (chronic insomnia and insomnia). The main symptoms are difficulty in falling asleep, heavy head, dizziness, heartburn and dizziness, phlegm and chest tightness, nausea and bitterness in the mouth, belching and acid swallowing. The tongue is red, the moss is yellow and greasy, and the pulse is slippery.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water. Pregnant women should take with caution.

[Remedy 3]10-15g of fried jujube kernel.

[IndicationsPhlegm-heat internal disturbance-type insomnia syndrome (chronic insomnia and insomnia). The main symptoms are the same as above.

[Preparation and UseThe medicine is pounded and decocted in water and taken at night before going to bed, 1 dose daily.

[Remedy 4]Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Schisandra chinensis 12 grams each, Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosulae, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Cortex Phellodendri 15 grams each, jujube seed, cinnamon meat 20 grams each.

[IndicationsHeart and Spleen Deficiency Type Insomnia (Chronic Insomnia and Insomnia). The main symptoms are dizziness, yellowish color, nightmares, chest tightness, and difficulty in falling asleep again after waking up. Or sleeplessness throughout the night, panic, depression, forgetfulness, fatigue, tastelessness; or bloating after eating, not thinking about food, poor nutrition and weight loss. The tongue coating is thin and white, and the pulse is thin. These patients are mostly seen in anemia, coronary heart disease, chronic kidney disease, liver disease and other chronic illnesses after the body weak.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water. May be accompanied by Ginseng Spleen Pills or Nourishing Blood and Tranquilizing Pills.

[Remedy 5]Prepared epiphyllum 5 grams, gardenia 6 grams, danpi, zedoary, poria, chaihu, cinnamon stick, neem 10 grams each, yam, yuanhu, white peony, thick park, cornelian cherry, fried sanshen 12 grams each, ripened earth 18 grams.

[IndicationsKidney Yin and Yang deficiency type Insomnia (Chronic Insomnia and Insomnia). The main symptoms are insomnia and forgetfulness, dizziness and tinnitus, soreness and pain in the waist and knees. Or prolonged illness and yang, innate endowment insufficiency, or acquired masturbation too much, spermatorrhea body weakness.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water for 1 month. It can be taken together with the proprietary Chinese medicine Jianbao Tranquilizer Pill. Caution should be exercised in patients with kidney disease.

[Remedy 6]9 grams each of Rhizoma Coptidis and Scutellaria baicalensis, 10 grams of Colla Corii Asini, 20 grams of Radix et Rhizoma Shengdi, and 1 egg yolk (crushed and added to the medicinal liquid). For those with irritability in the heart and obvious red tongue, 4 g of Succinum (washed down), 9 g of Rhizoma Coptidis, 18 g of Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata, 20 g of Radix Angelicae Sinensis and 30 g of Radix et Rhizoma Shengdi are used in the medicine. For those with heat in the hands and feet, night sweating, and obviously little moss, the medicine uses 6 grams of Schisandra chinensis, 10 grams each of Platycodon grandiflorus and Radix et Rhizoma Pinelliae, 12 grams each of Asparagus, Radix et Rhizoma Polygoni Multiflori and Poria cocos 15 grams each of Radix et Rhizoma Polygoni Multiflori, 20 grams each of Radix et Rhizoma Polygoni Multiflori and Radix et Rhizoma Polygoni.

[IndicationsYin deficiency and fire-explosion type insomnia syndrome (chronic insomnia and insomnia). The main symptoms are difficulty in falling asleep, insomnia with palpitations, dizziness, tinnitus, dry mouth and little fluid, night sweating, or lumbago and dreaming. There is little or no tongue coating, and the pulse is fine.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water. May be accompanied by the proprietary Chinese medicine Zhu Sha An Shen Wan (朱砂安神丸).

[Remedy 7]Dragon's tooth and ginseng (decocted separately) 6 grams each, Yuan Zhi 12 grams, Chuan Xiong and Calamus 15 grams each, Angelica sinensis and Poria 20 grams each. For palpitation, glabrous face, pale nails, pale tongue and fine pulse, 12 grams of Zhimu, 13 grams of Chuanxiong, 18 grams of Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, 20 grams of Poria, Poria, Radix et Rhizoma Longa, 30 grams of Jujubae Radix Acidulatae; for those who have no sleep due to blood deficiency after the disease, 7 grams of Radix Salicorniae, 12 grams of Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, 13 grams of Radix et Rhizoma Chuanxiong, 15 grams of Poria, Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, 20 grams of Paeoniae Lactiflorae, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparatae, Radix et Rhizoma Dang Gui, Radix Angelicae Sinensis.

[IndicationsHeart and Gallbladder Qi Deficiency Type Insomnia (Chronic Insomnia and Insomnia). The main symptoms are insomnia and dreaminess, easy to wake up, palpitation and fatigue, shortness of breath and tiredness, timidity, and long and clear urine. The tongue is pale and the pulse is fine.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water.

[Remedy 8]6 g of Chai Hu, 10 g of Saffron (Later), 12 g each of Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata, Peach Kernel and Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, 15 g each of Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Paeoniae Alba and Cortex Pelargonium, 20 g of Jujube Seed, and 30 g of Spiritual Magnetite.

[IndicationsLiver-qi stagnation-type insomnia syndrome (mostly seen in menopausal women with chronic insomnia and insomnia). The main symptoms are menstrual disorders during menopause, mental excitement or silence, insomnia, dizziness, dizziness, dystonia, bitter mouth and poor appetite, and abdominal distension.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water. Pregnant women should take with caution.

[Remedy 9]60 g each of licorice, chuanxiong, poria, and Zhimu, 2,000 g of sour jujube seed.

[IndicationsInsomnia syndrome (chronic insomnia and insomnia) of the deficiency labor, deficiency and vexation type. The main symptoms are insomnia combined with weakness of the spleen and stomach, indigestion, sweating, restlessness, trance, irritability and fatigue.

[Preparation and UseAdd 5,000 ml of water to the medicine, boil it to 3,000 ml, and take it in 3 warm doses.

[Remedy 10]Ophiopogon, elm leaves, sour jujube kernel (slightly fried), mammon dong (removed from the heart and roasted dry) 60 grams each.

[IndicationsDeficiency labor with vexation-heat type of insomnia (Chronic Insomnia and Insomnia). The main symptoms are the same as those above, with additional disturbing heat and palpitations.

[Preparation and UseThe medicines are powdered together and made into pills of the size of a sycamore seed after refining honey. Adults should take 1 pill each time, regardless of time, and take it with glutinous rice porridge.

[Remedy 11]3 grams of Rhizoma Coptidis, 4 jujubes, 6 grams each of Dry Ginger, Scutellaria Baicalensis, and Semen Armeniacae, 10 grams each of Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, Flos Acaciae, and Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, and 15 grams of Nightshade.

[IndicationsWeak stomach qi type insomnia (chronic insomnia and insomnia caused by chronic gastroenteritis, duodenal ulcer, gastroptosis, colitis and gastrointestinal neurosis). The main symptoms are varied, in addition to the symptoms of the original disease, the patient is generally moderate or slightly worse than moderate physical strength, weak gastrointestinal function, often nausea and vomiting, chest tightness and irritability, poor nausea with intestinal tinnitus, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other phenomena. Dreamy and easy to wake up or insomnia due to mental restlessness.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water. Pregnant women should take with caution.

[Remedy 12]6 grams of raw licorice, 9 grams each of Chai Hu and Jiang Han Xia, 10 grams each of Codonopsis, Scutellaria baicalensis, Poria, and Rhubarb in wine, 30 grams each of raw keel bone and oyster, 3 slices of ginger, and 5 red dates.

[IndicationsInsomnia syndrome (chronic insomnia and insomnia caused by neurosis). The main symptoms are dizziness, headache, palpitation, restlessness, mental instability, restless sleep or sleeplessness, dreamy after sleep, bitter and dry mouth, fullness and tightness in the chest and hypochondrium, palpitation and restlessness on both sides of the umbilicus, and constipation of the stools due to improper handling of family relationship or other psychological problems. The tongue is red, the moss is yellow, and the pulse is stringy. Western medicine often diagnoses neurosis.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water. After 3 doses, if the symptoms are alleviated, reduce the rhubarb wine to 6 grams and continue to take 3 doses. Pregnant women should take with caution.

[Remedy 13]当归、陈皮、炙甘草、清半夏各10克，茯苓、熟地、茯神各20克，百合、夜交藤各30克。

[IndicationsInsomnia syndrome (chronic insomnia and insomnia caused by neurosis). The main symptoms are the same as above.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water. After 10 doses, add or subtract according to the original prescription and take another 30 doses. Pregnant women should take with caution.

[Remedy 14]3 jujubes, 4 inches of wick, 6 grams of licorice, 12 grams each of poria and raw keel.

[IndicationsInsomnia syndrome (chronic insomnia and insomnia caused by neurosis). The main symptoms are nightmares or even sleepwalking, poor appetite, and colorless face. The tongue is pale and the moss is thin, and the pulse is fine.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily, decocted with water and divided into 2 warm doses.

[Remedy 15]5 g of sour date seed, 6 g each of licorice and farnesol, 10 g of wood sorrel, 15 g each of ginseng, umeboshi and longan meat, 18 g of white peony, 20 g each of atractylodes macrocephala, astragalus and poria.

[IndicationsInsomnia syndrome (persistent chronic insomnia and insomnia). The main symptoms are over-exertion, tiredness and fatigue, emaciation, less colorful face, easy to catch cold, qi and dizziness, and nervousness.

[Preparation and UseTake 1 dose daily with water.

[Remedy 16]Licorice 3 grams, Fangfeng, Bai Shao, Gui Zhi 6 grams each, Atractylodes macrocephala, Epimedium 10 grams each, Astragalus 15 grams, Xianhe Cao 15 to 30 grams, 2 slices of ginger, 3 jujubes.

[IndicationsInsomnia syndrome (persistent chronic insomnia and insomnia). The main symptoms are the same as above.

[Preparation and Use1 dose per day, decocted in water and taken before going to bed, for 10 to 15 doses. At the beginning of the drug can be accompanied by 7 days of paracetamol, 8 mg per night, and thereafter 4 mg of paracetamol per night.

IV. Other treatments

1. Massage therapy

(1) Jerking the earlobe. Thumb behind, both hands move at the same time. Gently pull and tug the earlobe 50 times. This method has a hypnotic effect.

(2) Wrist rubbing. Use the inner wrist of both hands to rub each other or use one hand to rub the inner wrist of the other hand. Both hands rub each other, each rub 100 ~ 200. Because of the distribution of the wrist part of the Shenmen, Neiguan and other dozen points, so you can prevent and control palpitations and anxiety, insomnia, dreamy, hypnotic effect is ideal.

(3) Rub the palms of the feet. With the palm of the hand or fingers rubbing the palm of the foot or the whole foot, the two palms of each foot rub 100 times, this method also has a hypnotic effect.

(4) Rub the heel bone. Before going to bed with both feet in front of the heel bone of the foot alternately rubbing each other more than, will soon be sleepy gradually thick.

(5) Rub Sanyinjiao. Take the side lying position, leaning against the bed a foot does not move, with the other foot rubbing Sanyinjiao acupoints (in the inner calf 3 inches above the ankle bone) 48 times, and then change the side of the rubbing of the other foot of the Sanyinjiao acupoints, but also rubbing 48 times. This method has quite a good hypnotic effect.

2. Deep breathing therapy

Inhale deeply through the nose, drum belly, and then use the mouth to slowly exhale lung gas from between the teeth (also known as abdominal breathing), do 5 ~ 10 times. This method has a tranquilizing and sedative and hypnotic effect.

3. Closed-eye vision therapy

After going to bed, gently close your eyes, only slightly open a slit, although you can not see the object, but the nerves can still work, which can cause other parts of the nerves are relatively inhibited, so that people gradually fall asleep.

4. "Sleeping mind" therapy

As the old saying goes, "Sleep your mind first, then sleep." It means that you should not use your brain too much before going to bed, and keep your mood quiet. After going to bed, the brain should exclude distractions, so that the brain will be inhibited and sleep peacefully.

5. Ear-covering and spoon flicking therapy

Before going to sleep, lie on your back with eyes closed, left palm over the left ear, right palm over the right ear, with 10 fingers at the same time to hit the back of the head raised, so that it is heard to thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud number of times until the self-conscious micro-tired. After stopping the popping, head sleep pillow, two hands naturally placed on both sides of the body, so that will soon fall asleep.

6. Sleep delay therapy

The method of delaying sleep time can make insomniacs sleep peacefully. The specific practice is: if the patient is accustomed to go to sleep at 8 p.m., tell him to delay 3 hours that is, to go to sleep at 11 p.m., the second day to go to sleep at 2 a.m., the third day and then delayed to go to sleep in the morning at 5 a.m., so that to the fourth day to return to the original 8 p.m. to go to sleep.

7. Bedtime pacing therapy

Middle-aged and elderly insomniacs, can be every night before going to bed, in the indoor meditative pacing for about 15 minutes, will be able to produce sleep, after going to bed can quickly enter the dreamland.

8. Exercise therapy

People who suffer from frequent insomnia can exercise in the afternoon, which will greatly help them sleep.

9. Odor therapy

People in high spirits and difficult to sleep, if an orange or apple and other fruits cut on the pillow (with ginger can also be), smell its aromatic odor, you can sleep peacefully. This is because the aromatic odor in the fruit has a strong calming effect on the nerves.

10. Foot bath therapy

Chrysanthemum, Scutellaria baicalensis, nightshade 15 grams each, 30 grams of magnetite, water decoction twice, remove the dregs of the juice, poured into the bath tub. Soak feet while hot for 15-20 minutes, once a night.

11. Patch therapy

(1) 10 grams of sour jujube kernel research into fine powder, placed in the navel, external wound-dampness analgesic paste paste fixed, 1 day 1 change.

(2) Danshen, farzhi, sulfur 10 grams each, a total of finely ground standby. When using the powder 0.5 ~ 1 grams of water as a paste, applied to the navel, outside the pain cream or adhesive tape fixed. Change the medicine once a day.

(3) will be cinnabar 3 ~ 5 grams, plus glue appropriate amount of mixing, spread in the wound dampness pain relief cream, paste in the heart of the foot of the Yongquan point (five toes force down, the most recessed place of the palm of the foot that is) on the bandage fixed, 1 time every night.

12. Acupuncture therapy

(1) Body acupuncture. Take the acupuncture points Shenmen, Neiguan, Anmian, Baihui, Sanyinjiao or Fengdao, Yintang, foot Sanli needling. The needling technique should be light, leaving the needle for 30 to 40 minutes, once a day, 10 times for a course of treatment.

(2) Head needle. Select the two points where the inner canthus of both eyes meets the hairline upward, and then take points from above the hairline along the midline of the top of the head, so that the three points become equilateral triangles, and these three points are the points of needle entry. After routine disinfection, with a No. 32 millimetre needle along the scalp and the skull periosteum at an angle of 15 ° fast into the needle 1 cm, slightly twisting, leaving the needle for 1 hour, intermediate rows of needles 2 ~ 3 times. Once a day, 10 times for a course of treatment, rest for 3 days and then do the next course of treatment.

(3) Ear acupuncture. To Shenmen, heart, endocrine, subcortical, brainstem, kidney and other points, take the needle buried points, can also be half a grain of sour jujube kernel (or with the WangBuLiuXing son, mung beans, sorghum rice alternative) first pasted in the center of the small triangular adhesive tape, and then the sour jujube kernel aligned with the ear acupuncture points to paste pressure firmly. Each time to choose 2 ~ 3 points, the two ears with the same or alternate use. In the morning and evening, respectively, press and knead the buried points for 2 to 3 minutes. 3 days to replace 1 time, 4 days for a course of treatment.

13. Medicinal dietary therapy

(1) 15 grams of lily, 20 grams of jujube (also available fresh lily 50 grams, 30 grams of nucleated jujube meat), water decoction, every night before going to bed and the soup together with the service, 1 hour after you can fall asleep.

(2) Before going to bed, pour 1 tablespoon of vinegar into a cup of boiling water and drink it, not only is it easy to fall asleep, but also sleep well.

(3) Eat some bread. Bread contains amino acid substitutes that calm the nerves and induce sleep.

(4) people due to irritability and difficult to sleep, if you drink a cup of sugar water, will be able to quickly enter the dreamland. This is because sugar will produce a series of chemical reactions in the human body, and finally generate a large number of serotonin, so that the cerebral cortex is inhibited and enter a state of restful sleep.

(5) Take 50 grams of cauliflower, 15 grams of rock sugar spare. When using the cauliflower with warm water to soak soft and chopped, decoction slag, add rock sugar and then cook, drink before bedtime.

(6) with the core of the lotus seed 50 grams, 20 grams of sour jujube kernel, 15 grams of cypress kernel, together with the split and cleaned into the cavity of the pig's heart, and then tied with a fine line into the pot, add water to the fire to cook for half an hour, a little more cold water and then cook, after the boil, you can add fine salt for seasoning, one hour before bed or dinner when the fine line is withdrawn, eat the pig's heart, lotus seed, and drink the soup.

V. Dietary taboos

(1) the heart and spleen of insomnia should be taken to benefit the blood, nourish the heart and spleen of the food; yin deficiency fire insomnia, it is appropriate to take to promote the yin, clear the heart to reduce the fire of the food.

(2) General insomniacs should eat the following foods: jujube, lotus seed kernel, cypress seed kernel, sour jujube kernel (commonly known as sea buckthorn berries), sea buckthorn juice, wheat flour products (especially bread and steamed bread), glutinous rice, barley, sesame seeds, yam, lettuce, cabbage, konjac, watercress, lily of the valley, mulberry, grapes, all kinds of edible mushrooms, longan meat, hops, cinnamon, walnuts, kelp, jellyfish, dried scallops, frog meat, animal heart, eel, yellow fish, beans, dairy products, Colla Corii Asini, Ganoderma Lucidum, royal jelly, red wine, and a moderate amount of white wine. To point out in particular, according to scientists, there is a milky white pulp in lettuce, with a sedative effect similar to opium, non-toxic, neurasthenia, can play a hypnotic role.

(3) All insomnia, should avoid drinking strong tea, coffee and other beverages, avoid cigarettes, chili, onions, onions, garlic, pepper, cinnamon, fennel, mustard, pepper, squash, seahorses, goose meat, etc., before going to bed, it is best not to drink water or other beverages.

VI. Expert reminders

(1) usually be in a relaxed mood, do not be temperamental, great sorrow and great mourning; living environment should be quiet, life should be regular; more walking, more activities in the afternoon, holidays to go hiking or walking; not nap at noon, do not drink tea in the afternoon, do not disrupt the sleep pattern; not early to bed, but also get up on a regular basis; if the physical conditions allow you to adhere to the solo bed; to avoid stressful brain activity and emotional excitement before going to bed.

(2) Experts have found that sleep is related to the temperature of the hands and feet, and people with warmer hands and feet fall asleep faster. Therefore, people who have trouble falling asleep can find ways to keep their hands and feet warmer before going to bed.

(3) Insomnia must be treated symptomatically. The cause of insomnia may have a variety of causes, not from the treatment of the original disease, or not according to the identification of type and type of treatment, generally will not receive good results.

(4) Sleeping sedative drugs must be used under medical supervision and should be taken from the lowest effective dose. Patients with high blood pressure and hepatic or renal insufficiency should be carefully selected for the use of sleeping sedative drugs. Do not drink alcohol at the same time when taking the drug, in order to prevent increasing the side effects of the drug.

(5) When taking sleeping and sedative drugs, the elderly should let their family members know that drowsiness, fatigue, impaired memory or fainting may occur after taking the drugs, especially when they suddenly change from lying down to upright at night, their blood pressure will drop suddenly and they may easily fall down.

(6) Elderly people generally should not use drugs such as luminal and amytal because these drugs can cause dizziness, unsteady gait, easy to fall, and can also produce atherosclerosis-like dementia and mental retardation. Those who do not sleep deeply, have dreams all night long and wake up easily should choose hypnotic drugs that can work for a longer period of time, such as Valium, Mentholatum and Chloral hydrate. Sleep is still good but difficult to fall asleep patients, can choose to play a faster role in the hypnotic drugs, such as speed can sleep, sleeping ketone, sleeping ketone is not easy to produce drug addiction, side effects are smaller, general insomnia can be used. Older people use valium drugs are relatively safe, but should be used from a small dose, one or two tablets a day can be, and can not be often served, sleep well a few days later, do not serve again, after a period of time and then insomnia can be replaced by a kind of, but taking a variety of valium drugs do not take more than a total of 3 ~ 4 months, in order to slow down the emergence of drug resistance.

(7) Do not take a variety of sleeping sedative drugs at the same time, the best time to take in 15 ~ 30 minutes before bedtime, such as waking up at night need to take, it is best to choose a rapid short-acting sleeping sedative drugs, such as speed sleep an. Long-term use of sleeping sedative drugs in the elderly before the cessation of drugs, should be gradually reduced until the stop taking, in order to avoid the occurrence of withdrawal syndrome.

I used to have severe insomnia. Big hospitals, small remedies, have not tried, do not work. Nothing more than a few tablets of "diazepam tablets", "eszopiclone tablets", etc., took the medicine, you can sleep, wake up or can not sleep. Have also learned to massage, however, the effect is not obvious. Once to the hospital, suddenly saw those sleeping pills, as far as possible be categorized as "drugs" in the list. There is no way out of the situation, looking for a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, continuous service Chinese medicine less than two weeks, as far as possible magically and insomnia bye-bye! Now I can fall back and sleep soundly.

So, I would like to say a few words to insomniacs:

(1) For the treatment of insomnia, it is still necessary to find a reliable Chinese medicine practitioner and not to seek medical advice indiscriminately when one is sick.

(2) The effect of Chinese medicine is slow and must be insisted on long-term medication. After seeing the effect, take another week of medicine to consolidate the effect.

(3) If you find that you can't sleep, it's normal, so relax and you'll get better. Never take "diazepam tablets" and other drugs to avoid relapse of the old addiction.

The experience is for reference only!

What should you do if you suffer from chronic insomnia? Listen to a psychiatrist tell you about it.

Insomnia and insomnia

When it comes to chronic insomnia, let's be clear about a definition, insomnia is a subjective experience and all of us feel what it's like to have insomnia. And insomnia is different from insomnia, only the persistent presence of insomnia for more than 1 month and the obvious impact on our life is called insomnia, so insomnia is no longer a subjective experience, but a medical disease.

In fact, the problem of insomnia is very common in our country, just that many people do not recognize this is a psychiatric disease, in 2006 China Sleep Research Society in six cities had conducted a survey on the epidemiological status of insomnia, the survey results show that: the incidence of insomnia in adults in mainland China is as high as 57% of the incidence of insomnia, which means that more than a half of the adult population is the existence of obvious insomnia problems. Such data is much higher than that in Europe and the United States. The reason for this should also be directly related to the fact that our country is in the process of economic transformation and the pressure of life is generally too great.

Coming back to your question, you said that you have been suffering from insomnia for a long time and I believe that you have already experimented with a lot of non-pharmacological treatments such as diet therapy, such as exercise therapy, such as Chinese medicine and so on, but since you are still suffering from insomnia so it is safe to say that all of them have been declared as a failure. So let me say a few words about the types of medical treatments for insomnia.

About medical treatment of insomnia

The principle of medical treatment of insomnia should first look for the cause of insomnia and carry out etiologic treatment. Many somatic diseases, or obvious psychosocial factors are perfectly capable of producing insomnia. Therefore, it is important to carry out the etiologic treatment of insomnia first, and it is best if the cause can be removed.

In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is also a very effective practice for treating chronic insomnia, except that the effect of psychotherapy in general depends on the patient's psychological acceptance, and not every patient will see obvious results.

Then there is the most effective sleeping pill treatment, although because of drug dependence, adverse drug reactions and other reasons have been widely criticized, but it must be said that sleeping pills are still by far the most effective means of treatment for insomnia, in fact, there are many kinds of sleeping pills, there is no dependence on the drug, there is also a very small adverse reaction to the drug, and not all of the insomnia need to be a long time continuously take the medication, so the resistance of sleeping pills is not necessary, as long as the doctor under the guidance of the medication will be fine. There is no need to resist sleeping pills, as long as the medication is taken under the guidance of a doctor, there will be no problem.

I hope my answer is helpful to you, if you have any questions you can leave a private message, thank you.

I believe that many people have experienced the situation of insomnia, occasional insomnia, and will not cause any serious impact on the organism. But if it is a long-term serious insomnia, it is bound to cause harm to the body's psychological and physical health. So is there any way to relieve and treat severe insomnia?

If the patient is due to fatigue and cause insomnia, then for this type of insomnia occurs, you can choose some external help to carry on to achieve the purpose of improving sleep.

For example, in conjunction with the actual situation of the individual, appropriate consumption of some fruits. The aromatic flavor of fruits has a calming effect on the nervous system, and the sugar they contain can inhibit the cerebral cortex and lead to sleep. In fact, if you can drink a cup of hot milk with sugar before going to bed, it is also a good choice, which can also encourage the body to fall asleep peacefully!

The right sleeping position is also helpful in the treatment of long-term sleep, in general, the choice of sleep position as far as possible to be comfortable, but according to relevant research found that sleep is mainly in the side of the best position, this position is not only conducive to the relaxation of the whole body, but also to ensure that the treatment of sleep.

In addition, to have a better sleep, at this time, the patient's sleep needs to be properly induced, and its possible to try to do so by means of music, and it is also possible to establish a conditioned reflex to induce sleep.

A good night's sleep is of great significance to the body. Therefore, if there is a large sleep disorder patients, must pay attention to this problem, and actively take the appropriate diagnostic and treatment measures to reduce the occurrence of some unnecessary harm.

Instructor: Zhao Qiankang, Attending Physician, Department of Neurology, East Hospital, Tianjin First Central Hospital.

Specialty: Thirteen years of clinical work, specializing in neurological disorders such as headache, dizziness, epilepsy, etc.

If you find this article useful, please feel free to like or recommend it to your friends and follow [Medlink Media].

Insomnia causes are also a variety of reasons, to be on the lookout for a good Chinese medicine doctor to adjust.

If the heart is not good, heart and spleen deficiency, heart and kidney or neurological or anxiety caused, or caused by other diseases to find the cause of early treatment. Such as long-term insomnia will cause the heart is not good, insufficient qi and blood; heart is not good and cause insomnia aggravation; according to the cause of the conditioning as well.

The Chinese medicines for treating the type of deficiency of the heart and spleen are: Nourishing Blood and Tranquilizing Spirit Pill, Tianyu Tonic Heart Pill, and Pai Zi Nourishing Heart Pill.

Live therapy for nervous insomnia of the heart and kidney disorders type: Brain Health and Kidney Replenishing Pill.

No matter what medicine first to change the mentality, cheerful not worry about nonsense, to develop the habit of going to bed early and getting up early, stay up late, whether it is qi and blood or the nervous system, the biological clock will love the damage, there are a lot of hustle or work late at night caused by. Folk have a number of art to promote sleep formula, or listening to relaxing repetitive music to sleep, the law into nature, to break the law to rebuild it.

see a doctor

Insomnia is actually a disease, the United States National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has done a survey, 25% of the United States to rely on drugs to help sleep. In our country although there is no exact data, but around the frequent insomnia is also a lot of people, especially work, life stress urban white-collar, sleep disorders are very common.

Insomnia affects melatonin levels, which affects the ability of immune surveillance and cellular repair. Not only does it cause a person to look poorly and mentally unwell, but it can also increase the risk of a number of diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even cancer.

For insomnia, in addition to medication, you can also make adjustments by making changes in your diet and lifestyle habits, for example:

1. Supplemental calcium:Calcium helps the brain make melatonin from tryptophan, an important hormone associated with sleep rhythms. Calcium deficiencies may lead to insufficient or missing deep sleep. It is recommended to drink a glass of milk half an hour before bedtime, which is rich in calcium and tryptophan, as well as vitamin B6, a vitamin that can also cause insomnia when it is deficient.

2. Supplement with magnesium and B vitamins:Magnesium has the effect of maintaining neuromuscular excitability and sedation. Dinner can be appropriate to increase the intake of green leafy greens such as spinach, mustard greens, cauliflower, bananas, etc., staple food more coarse grains or legumes such as millet, buckwheat noodles, soybeans, purple cabbage and nuts to supplement the magnesium element and B vitamins.

3. Cultivate exercise habits:Exercise can improve blood circulation, reduce stress and relax the body. After dinner with the family to walk together for half an hour, that can increase gastrointestinal motility to promote digestion, but also can talk about the day's work pressure, relaxation.

4. Cultivate the mood for sleep:A good sleeping environment is quite important for insomniacs, adjust your bedroom lighting, play soft music, and empty your brain according to your ideal needs to get ready to enter your dreams. Be ready to go to bed even if you are not sleepy and develop a regular sleep schedule.

Legend has it that every insomniac appears in other people's dreams, and I hope that tonight you only appear in your own! Have a good night's sleep!

Author:

Zhao Dongmei /National Registered Licensed Pharmacist/National Level II Public Nutritionist/Member of the Chinese Nutrition Society/Lecturer II of Hengshui College

What to do if you suffer from chronic insomnia? I'm afraid this is a headache for patients and doctors alike!

First let's understand what is insomnia?Individual dissatisfaction with the quantity or quality of sleep, which can be characterized by difficulty falling asleep, waking early, or maintaining sleep for a short period of time.

Secondly, find out, how long does it take to sleep before it's considered insomnia?More than 3 days per week and for at least 3 months.

The dangers of chronic insomnia:

For one thing, chronic insomnia can lead to poor concentration, memory impairment, and work-related inability.

Second, for the physical disease is also harmful: long-term insomnia will lead to a decline in the body's immunity, resulting in a decline in the ability to fight diseases, the chances of disease increase; at the same time, for the middle-aged and elderly people, may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease episodes, such as high blood pressure, infarction and so on;

For children, insomnia may affect bone growth because during deep sleep, the child's brain produces growth hormone, an important substance that promotes bone growth; for surgical patients, chronic insomnia leads to slower wound healing ......

Causes of insomnia:

First, physiological factors: including the pain of certain diseases, such as sleep apnea syndrome, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, osteoarthrosis, etc., resulting in individuals can not sleep normally at night; there is also a group - the elderly, with the age of the elderly sleep gradually reduced, this situation in the clinic is the most common, the majority of the those who come in for prescriptions for sleep medication are elderly.

Second, psychological factors: Individuals may encounter certain events that are difficult to resolve, leading to emotional irritability and anxiety, which in turn affects the functioning of the nervous system, resulting in abnormal brain function and causing insomnia. This is not difficult to understand, for example, the next day to take a test, or a meeting, a speech, usually the night before it is difficult to sleep soundly, but usually this short-term insomnia will improve with the disappearance of the event.

Third, caused by external forces: such as before going to bed to engage in overly excited activities, or drink tea, coffee and so on.

Fourth, environmental factors: such as sleeping environment is too noisy, too much light, too high temperature can cause insomnia.

How can I improve my insomnia problem?

First, you should start with your sleeping habits, going to bed and getting up on time, not doing overly exciting activities before bed; and try to avoid daytime naps;

Secondly, try to create a relatively quiet environment for yourself, avoid bright light and noise in your bedroom, and preferably do not drink alcohol, tea or beverages before going to bed;

Third, relax your mind, avoid anticipatory anxiety: many insomniacs, the stage of falling asleep there is anxiety, will be excessively worried, can you sleep well tonight, can not sleep how to do? In fact, often this excessive worry precisely images your sleep;

Fourth, of course, for patients with persistent insomnia, sleeping pills may be the easiest option, but it is recommended to take them intermittently. Many people take sleeping pills the biggest worry is the fear of stopping, and most sedative sleeping pills do have the risk of dependence, but as long as we can do short-term, small amount, the probability of addiction will also be greatly reduced, work for more than a decade, around the ability to take sleeping pills after stopping the example is also a lot.

Finally, it is best to "find something to do": why today's insomniacs than a few decades ago increased significantly, I think, with the state of life and the rhythm also has a lot to do, here we suggest that, as far as possible to keep themselves busy, do something meaningful to themselves, including sports, singing, square dancing, etc., are considered to be a more positive measures.

I hope my answer is helpful to you, follow, the follow-up content is more exciting!

You can use traditional Chinese medicine as follows: 3 grams to 5 grams of spikenard seeds to boil water to drink, the clinical efficacy is very good!

We will no longer discuss what insomnia is and the dangers it brings.

Let's just say, what about severe insomnia!

1. Psychological guidance, psychological comfort, psychological accompaniment and psychological support.

2. Medication. (I do not agree) Chinese medicine, Western medicine. The problem is that the same Chinese medicine you take works, another person may not work. Western medicine is mainly sleeping pills. You can become dependent on them. The same sleeping pills will work for you but not for him.

3. Food therapy .

4. Physical therapy, scattered in the major remedies.

I insist: the need to understand the patient: gender, age, height, weight, education, occupation, work environment, sleep environment, eating habits, sleep habits, insomnia time, insomnia causes, treatment history, psychological tolerance, physical ailments many factors, according to the local conditions, according to the person, targeting, specific problems and specific analyses, multi-pronged, comprehensive treatment. Not simply that insomnia how to do?

Severe insomnia requires one-on-one study followed by one-on-one provision of services.

Specializing in niche areas within the health field, focusing on sleep to save insomnia. I would like to walk with insomniacs and be with them!

For articles related to sleep and insomnia, please refer to my headlines!