High-quality, sound sleep improves work efficiency and mood and beautifies skin. However, modern-day people live under a lot of pressure and often encounter problems such as insomnia, light sleep with frequent dreams, and waking up easily. Dr. Wu Hung-Chien, director of Taiwan Yisheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, introduced his unique “Qiankun Line” sleep aid technique to help improve sleep quality.
A good night’s sleep should be deep and sound, allowing the body to detoxify and repair cells. When a person does not sleep well, symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue, dry eyes, dry skin, constipation, and impacted menstruation in women are prone to occur, accelerating aging.
Sleep Supplements and Their Side Effects
Many people turn to sleeping pills or supplements when they experience insomnia, but before doing so, perhaps you should understand how they work and what side effects they might bring.- Antihistamines: Often used to treat colds and allergies, antihistamines have a sedative effect and can temporarily help you fall asleep. However, the sedative effect sometimes extends to the daytime, making people feel drowsy, which may affect energy and work quality during the day.
- Melatonin: This is a hormone produced by the brain’s pineal gland. The secretion of melatonin in the body usually increases at night, encouraging people to go to sleep. Taking melatonin may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and daytime sleepiness.
- Muscle relaxants: For people who cannot sleep because of muscle tension, muscle relaxants can help. But they can cause muscle weakness as a side effect, so you risk accidentally falling if you visit the toilet at night.
