Which acupoints should I massage when I can’t sleep due to excessive restlessness?

Everyone needs sleep every day. If you don’t sleep for a long time, it may not have much impact occasionally. You just need to make up for it with sleep later. If this happens frequently, not only will you be affected mentally, but you will also be more susceptible to physical illness. Of course, there are many reasons for not being able to sleep. Sometimes it’s because you’re too busy at work, and sometimes it’s because you’re under too much inner pressure. So which acupoints should be massaged when you are restless and can't sleep?

1. What acupoints should be pressed for insomnia caused by heat in the five hearts?

1.1. Anmian Point: Location: Anmian Point is located on the neck, at the midpoint of the line connecting Fengchi and Yifeng points. When locating the acupoint at home, you can sit with your head slightly lowered. The acupoint is the depression between two large tendons behind the ear or the depression under the occipital bone. Yifeng is behind the earlobe. Massage method: Before massaging, you can stretch the meridians by bending the head to the left and right sides 3 times each, then use the index finger on the same side to massage the sleeping point on the same side, from light to heavy, until a feeling of numbness, heaviness and swelling is produced at the pressure point. Switching left and right once a day before going to bed can effectively improve sleep.

1.2. Shenmen Point: Location: Shenmen Point is the original point of the Heart Meridian of Hand Shaoyin, located in the depression at the little finger side end of the wrist transverse line, and has the effect of calming the mind. Massage method: Use the thumbs of both hands to press the Shenmen acupoint 50 times each, alternately. It is best if you do not feel any pain when massaging.

1.3. Shenting Point: Location: Shenting Point is on the head, 0.5 inches directly above the center of the current hairline. Massage method: Massage 50 times with the tip of your thumb. Massage several times before going to bed every day.

1.4. Shenmai Point: Location: When locating the point, you can lie on your back or sit upright. The point is located on the outside of the foot, one centimeter below the center of the outer ankle. Massage method: Use your thumb to massage the Shenmai point 100-200 times every day to relieve insomnia.

2. What is Insomnia?

Insomnia refers to the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, resulting in insufficient sleep. Also known as sleep onset and sleep maintenance disorder, it is a common disease caused by various reasons, such as difficulty falling asleep, too short sleep depth or frequency, early awakening, insufficient sleep time or poor sleep quality.