Re-Balancing the Qi, our body’s driving force
Diving into a peaceful slumber has become a constant struggle in the 21st century, even more so in the challenging era of Covid-19.
Sleep continues to elude the best of us; Although Doctors and Wellness Practitioners emphasise the importance of a good night’s sleep above all else, a staggering number of people suffer from sleep disorders, one of them being Insomnia.
Before we start exploring its cures, let’s dig a little deeper and understand the meaning of Insomnia.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder wherein a person experiences difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. The condition can be either of the following:
What causes Insomnia?
While Conventional Western Medicine attributes Insomnia to anything ranging from medical conditions and ever-changing work schedules to mental ailments such as Stress, Depression, or Anxiety; Traditional Chinese Medicine, practised at Yinyang, Dubai, recognises the root cause as an imbalance of Qi.
Qi (pronounced “chee”) is the fundamental energy that flows in our body, the driving force. According to TCM, disruption or imbalance in the flow of Qi is what causes Insomnia, or any other ailment for that matter.
Symptoms of Insomnia may include:
What can I do for Insomnia?
Indulge in a Massage for Insomnia
Massage is a well-known therapeutic remedy for alleviating stress. And stress is one of the common causes of Insomnia. Massage decreases cortisol (a stress hormone) and increases serotonin (the happy chemical) in your body, all adding up to a good night’s sleep.
Dealing with body pain becomes imperative if it’s affecting your sleep. Pain affects sleep, and Insomnia exacerbates pain, an unpleasant loop to get stuck in. Massage can help reduce physical pain resulting in deep sleep.
Modern-day afflictions interrupt our life and sleep, sometimes resulting in conditions such as Insomnia.
Reviewing a few lifestyle choices and aiding our body’s natural ability to heal with massages re-balance our Qi, ending in a restful slumber.
Get in touch with any of our four conveniently located Yinyang massage centres in Dubai and let them guide you on a path of Wellness and Longevity.
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