Insomnia is more than a source of frustration—it can gradually undermine our health. Chronic sleep issues are associated with a range of problems, including high blood pressure, weakened immunity, mood swings, and memory difficulties. As we age, sleep disruptions become more frequent.
Many experts recommend exploring non-drug strategies before resorting to pharmaceutical sleep aids. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, the acupoint Spirit Gate (Shen Men, HT7) on your wrist crease might provide holistic and natural support.
From Classical Texts to Clinical Relevance
Shen Men was first recorded in “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing,” the oldest surviving text on acupuncture and moxibustion (a gentle heat therapy with dried mugwort), written between 256 and 283 C.E. This point is known as a Yuan-Source point, meaning it’s a key location where our inherited, original qi, called yuan qi, gathers.
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors.
She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia.
Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
