March 21 is World Sleep Day. In my country, more than 300 million people suffer from sleep disorders. In recent years, sleep aids have emerged in an endless stream and have become the new favorites of some insomniacs. Many businesses claim that they can promote sleep and relieve headaches. However, experts said that these Internet celebrity sleep aids are not suitable for everyone. If you have sleep problems, you should go to a regular medical institution and follow the doctor’s order for systematic treatment.
Recently, another kind of moxibustion sleep aid has become popular online. On the shopping platform, there are nearly a thousand related search results. Most merchants say that the product can play the role of “sleep aid”, “soothe the nerves”, “relieve headache” and so on.
However, after investigation, some people experienced delayed sleep time and anger after using it. In this moxibustion sleep aid, a small lit moxa column can be placed. After closing the lid, you can massage the head and neck by holding the handle. According to the user, after about half an hour, the mouth feels dry and sweaty. When I was about to go to sleep, I found that my mind was very clear, lying on the bed tossing and turning, and it took a long time to fall asleep.
In addition, sleep aids such as sleep instruments, sleep stickers, and sleep aids are also popular on the Internet. There are also a variety of categories, both external and internal, which are dazzling, with prices ranging from 30 yuan to thousands of yuan.
As for efficacy, the reviews were polarized. Some people say that “you sleep until dawn”, while others complain that “you don’t feel sleepy until dawn”.
This expert said: First of all, we have to figure out what is the cause of sleep disturbance. Sleep disorders are not just caused by superficial problems such as emotional stress and work pressure. For at least dozens of diseases such as depression, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, sleep disturbance may be one of the early symptoms.
Therefore, when the public encounters a sleep disorder that they feel is more serious, they should not buy so-called sleep aids, health care products, medicines or instruments without a doctor’s advice. , but must seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the disease.
So, for the general public, how should we adjust before going to bed to save sleep disorders?
First try not to play with mobile phones and turn off electronic products. Secondly, eat less or not to eat, try to reduce the gastrointestinal burden when falling asleep, and at the same time reduce the probability of getting up at night. Also, avoid stimulant foods such as coffee, strong tea, and chocolate.
And don’t overuse the brain before going to bed, give the brain a buffer period of relaxation and rest in advance. Avoid being emotional, overly excited and overly sad all bad for sleep.
In particular, avoid strenuous exercise, and do some gentle activities, such as stretching, as appropriate. A 40-degree warm water bath, scrub or foot bath can improve blood circulation and increase deep sleep time.
The quality of sleep affects the quality of life. We can’t take it lightly, but we can’t go to the doctor in a hurry. Finally, I hope everyone can sleep well every day!
