How to treat insomnia and frequent dreaming
Disease description:
I've been having trouble falling asleep at night recently, and once I finally do fall asleep, I dream all night long. How can I treat insomnia with excessive dreaming?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Treatment for insomnia and frequent dreaming can be approached from multiple aspects to achieve relief and improvement.
1. Maintain good living habits, such as regular作息 (作息 should be translated as作息 here, but please check if the term needs to be adapted to English medical terminology), going to bed before 11 PM, avoiding staying up late, and ensuring sufficient sleep duration.
2. Engage in physical exercise, such as running or swimming, to promote physical and mental health and alleviate insomnia and frequent dreaming. At the same time, adjust your diet by avoiding spicy, stimulating, or greasy foods, and consume more sleep-promoting foods such as Chinese yam and red dates.
3. Methods such as soaking feet in hot water before bedtime, acupressure massage, or combing the hair can also improve sleep quality. Drinking a cup of honey milk before bedtime helps balance blood sugar levels and promotes deeper sleep.
4. If symptoms persist or are severe, medications such as Anshen Bunaoye (a traditional Chinese medicine) or Mecobalamin tablets may be used under the guidance of a physician for regulation and treatment.
