What should I do about insomnia and frequent dreams?

Insomnia and frequent dreaming significantly impair mental well-being once they occur. Some individuals experience short-term insomnia and vivid dreams triggered by environmental factors, while others suffer from chronic insomnia and disturbed sleep due to functional imbalances within the body. So, what can be done about insomnia and frequent dreaming?

What to Do About Insomnia and Frequent Dreaming

Treatment approaches for insomnia and frequent dreaming include regular physical exercise and stress reduction, foot acupressure massage before bedtime, avoiding stimulating activities prior to sleep, and consuming honey-infused warm milk before bed. Suitable forms of exercise—such as hiking and meditation—can help induce relaxation. Practicing slow, deep, or subtle breathing techniques, engaging in enjoyable hobbies, maintaining a positive mood, and fostering healthy interpersonal relationships are also beneficial. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), insomnia arises from an imbalance between Heart Yang (which becomes hyperactive and unanchored) and Kidney Yin (which is deficient); when Kidney Yin fails to nourish Heart Yang, the harmonious integration of Heart and Kidney energies at night is disrupted. Sleep is a natural process during which the brain, fatigued from daily activity, requires rest. During sleep, cerebral neurons transition from an excited state to an inhibited state.

If the brain remains overly stimulated before bedtime, the transition from excitation to inhibition will be prolonged, thereby delaying sleep onset. Individuals with insomnia should avoid drinking tea in the evening, as tea polyphenols can overstimulate the central nervous system. Instead, those prone to insomnia may benefit from drinking a glass of warm milk before bed.

It is widely recognized that milk promotes sleep; adding honey enhances this effect. Honey helps stabilize blood glucose levels, especially when consumed before bed. In daily life, maintain regular, balanced meals—avoid spicy or highly stimulating foods, refrain from overeating, and eliminate late-night activities. We hope this information proves helpful.