How to treat insomnia due to insufficient Qi and blood?

Written by Qiu Xin Hui
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on September 12, 2024
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When physical symptoms of qi and blood deficiency and signs of insomnia appear, patients are likely to exhibit symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, spontaneous sweating, and pale complexion. At this time, it is necessary to promptly regulate the body. You can eat more foods or medicines that replenish qi and nourish the blood. It is recommended to use Astragalus, Codonopsis, Angelica Sinensis, and Goji berries to simmer a pigeon soup, and also add some calming herbs such as lotus seeds and lily. Among these, Astragalus and Codonopsis help replenish qi; Angelica Sinensis and Goji berries nourish the yin and enrich the blood; pigeon meat itself is rich in nutrients and has benefits such as warming yang, strengthening the kidneys, enhancing qi, and nourishing the blood. Combined together, these can effectively improve the symptoms of insomnia caused by qi and blood deficiency. (Note: Use of specific medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How to treat insomnia due to insufficient Qi and blood?

When physical symptoms of qi and blood deficiency and signs of insomnia appear, patients are likely to exhibit symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, spontaneous sweating, and pale complexion. At this time, it is necessary to promptly regulate the body. You can eat more foods or medicines that replenish qi and nourish the blood. It is recommended to use Astragalus, Codonopsis, Angelica Sinensis, and Goji berries to simmer a pigeon soup, and also add some calming herbs such as lotus seeds and lily. Among these, Astragalus and Codonopsis help replenish qi; Angelica Sinensis and Goji berries nourish the yin and enrich the blood; pigeon meat itself is rich in nutrients and has benefits such as warming yang, strengthening the kidneys, enhancing qi, and nourishing the blood. Combined together, these can effectively improve the symptoms of insomnia caused by qi and blood deficiency. (Note: Use of specific medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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The patient is experiencing anxiety and insomnia, and the following treatment methods are recommended. Firstly, it is crucial for the patient to pay attention to psychological adjustment, maintain a pleasant mood, keep a good mindset, and communicate more with others, which can achieve very good effects. Secondly, it is essential to develop one's hobbies, engage in more outdoor sports, which can divert one's attention, significantly reduce anxiety, and also improve insomnia. Thirdly, long-term anxiety and insomnia can have adverse effects on the body. It is possible to take benzodiazepine drugs, which help with sleep and can also counteract anxiety, and should be taken under a doctor's advice. Finally, if the patient's anxiety is very pronounced, it is necessary to see a psychologist for treatment and take some anti-anxiety medication.

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If a patient frequently experiences insomnia, trembling hands, and palpitations, it is possible that these symptoms are caused by myocardial ischemia. It is recommended that the patient actively undergo treatment using medications that dilate blood vessels and improve circulation, and firstly, coronary heart disease should be ruled out. If a person has long-term sleep disorders, they can also develop a certain level of anxiety, which in turn can lead to insufficient coronary artery blood supply and thus myocardial ischemia. This condition can also manifest as palpitations and trembling hands. Another scenario is hypoglycemia. If blood sugar levels are too low, symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, and trembling hands can occur, typically at night. For such cases, it is also necessary to promptly monitor the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse changes, and the diet should primarily consist of high-quality protein.

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If increased heart rate and insomnia are not due to cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, or thyroid disease, consider a diagnosis of cardiovascular neurosis. Patients with cardiovascular neurosis often present with numerous and variable complaints, lacking an intrinsic connection between symptoms. Common symptoms include palpitations, a heightened sense of heartbeat, chest tightness, labored breathing, a frequent feeling of insufficient air requiring opening windows or needing oxygen, accompanied by insomnia, vivid dreams, anxiety, loss of appetite, dizziness, tinnitus, sweating, cold hands and feet, and trembling hands. Treatment primarily involves psychotherapy, with medication as a secondary approach. Patients are encouraged to adjust their attitudes, organize their schedules properly, and engage in cultural, tourism, and sports activities. In cases of severe insomnia, the cautious use of drugs like midazolam or zopiclone may be considered. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician)

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What to do about insomnia?

Interventions for insomnia mainly include pharmacological treatment and non-pharmacological treatment. For patients with acute insomnia, it is advisable to use pharmacological treatment early. For patients with subacute or chronic insomnia, whether primary or secondary, psychological behavior therapy should be used in conjunction with pharmacological treatment. The essence of psychological behavior therapy is to change the patient's belief system and enhance their self-efficacy, thereby improving symptoms of insomnia. To achieve this goal, the involvement of professional physicians is often necessary. Psychological behavior therapy is effective for both primary and secondary insomnia in adults, and typically includes sleep hygiene education, stimulus control therapy, sleep restriction therapy, cognitive therapy, and relaxation therapy. These methods may be used alone or in combination for the treatment of primary or secondary insomnia in adults.