Author: Li Mingjiu, a practicing TCM physician (Practice License Number: поторописьдолжен быть теплымсны один за другимпять-шестьизменение цветарассмотреть веко00лежать более чем полчасатайна чжунъи) This article is written by Dr. Li Mingjiu and is based on classical theories of traditional Chinese medicine and clinical experience, intended for popular science reference only. The qualifications can be verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China. Have you ever experienced this: feeling so tired during the day that you just want to lie down, but as soon as you hit the bed, your mind becomes as clear as if you've been injected with adrenaline? Tossing and turning, you finally fall asleep, but when you wake up, you still feel exhausted. What is the reason behind this cycle of feeling sleepy but being awake when lying down and feeling tired when getting up? From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, what might be the underlying issues in the body?
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What Are the Causes of This "Unrestful Sleep"?Content
In traditional Chinese medicine, this kind of "unrestful sleep" is often related to the imbalance of Yin and Yang in the body. Yin represents the cooling, nourishing, and calming aspects, while Yang represents the warming, active, and dynamic aspects. When Yin and Yang are in harmony, the body is healthy and the sleep is sound. However, if there is an imbalance, it can lead to sleep disturbances.For example, if the body has too much Yang and not enough Yin, it can cause symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, and difficulty falling asleep. Conversely, if there is a lack of Yang and an excess of Yin, it can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, drowsiness, and feeling heavy in the body.