Is insomnia worse than a serious illness? Does stress cause insomnia? Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner Chen Yan-kwan shared a case with "Sing Tao Daily" about a 43-year-old man in Hong Kong who suffered from insomnia for 5 years, only falling asleep in the early morning, which severely impacted his life. After seeking Chinese medicine treatment, he was able to sleep normally after 1 month of medication. Physician Chen pointed out that there are 3 common causes of insomnia among Hong Kong people and recommended 10 foods that help improve insomnia.
Sleepless for 5 years, only falling asleep in the early morning
Physician Chen Yan-kwan told "Sing Tao Daily" that the 43-year-old man had been suffering from insomnia for about 5 years, tossing and turning in bed every night until the early morning before falling asleep. He had sought medical help before, and although his condition temporarily improved after medication, his insomnia returned as soon as he stopped taking it.
In addition to insomnia, the man occasionally experienced back pain, diarrhea, dark complexion, mental fatigue, and cold limbs. Physician Chen stated that the man's body had insufficient yang energy, preventing it from functioning normally; back pain indicated a lack of bodily energy; and diarrhea showed poor spleen and stomach function, leading to waste accumulation in the abdomen.
Insomnia resolved in 1 month
Physician Chen prescribed Chinese herbal medicines such as Fuzi, Ganjiang, Guizhi, Chenpi, Sharen, Suanzaoren, and Shouwu Teng to help the patient regulate his mind and spirit. After half a month of treatment, he was able to sleep normally; after one month, even after stopping the medication, he could still fall asleep on his own, successfully resolving his insomnia problem.
3 common types of insomnia in Hong Kong
Physician Chen Yan-kwan stated that insomnia is a common problem for most people, who generally believe that the cause of insomnia is "stress." However, from the perspective of Chinese medicine, there are many other causes of insomnia. She listed 3 common types of insomnia among Hong Kong people:
Chinese medicine doctor recommends 11 sleep-inducing teas and foods
Physician Chen Yan-kwan recommends 1 sleep-inducing tea and 10 foods that help improve insomnia:
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Taiwanese psychiatrist Li Min-shan once posted on her Facebook page that in addition to difficulty falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night and waking up too early and being unable to fall back asleep can also be considered insomnia. If these situations occur 3 or more days a week, it can be diagnosed as insomnia. Dr. Li also stated that if you want to sleep well without relying on medication, you must first cultivate good bedtime habits:
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