Trouble Sleeping Lately?
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Difficulty falling asleep |
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Difficulty staying asleep |
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Waking up too early |
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2. Have you been dissatisfied with your sleep quality lately? |
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3. Has poor sleep been affecting your daily life? |
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4. Have others noticed that your sleep issues are affecting your quality of life? |
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5. Have your sleep issues been causing you concern lately? |
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Add up your scores to see what your results may indicate:
• 14 points or below: No obvious signs of insomnia
• 15-21 points: Mild insomnia
• 22-28 points: Obvious signs of insomnia
• 29-35 points: Severe insomnia
*This self-check is for general reference only and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis. If you would like to better understand your sleep concerns, we encourage you to seek professional advice.
Why Insomnia Happens
In TCM, insomnia is often linked to an imbalance of yin and yang. Common triggers include emotional stress, weakness after a long illness, irregular eating habits, poor work-rest balance, and a weaker body constitution.
Insomnia may present as either an excess or deficiency pattern, but in practice, deficiency patterns are seen more often. Pairing medication and healthy routines with acupressure can also help improve sleep more effectively.
4 Calming Sleep Acupoints
1. Shen Men point (HT7): Located in the hollow on the wrist crease, on the little finger side
2. Nei Guan point (PC6): Located about three finger-widths above the centre of the wrist crease
3. An Mian point (EX-HN16): Located midway between Yi Feng point and Feng Chi point
4. Yong Quan point (KI1): Located on the sole, around the midpoint of the front third of the foot
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