The twelve meridians of the human body are a key part of the meridian system, and they may be affected by environmental factors such as wind, cold, dampness, or heat, leading to blockages in certain meridians. Sleep disorders, especially issues with frequent nighttime awakenings and difficulty falling asleep, may be related to the stagnation of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian and Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian.
The Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian runs from the chest, ribs to the inner arm to the middle finger, starting from the Heaven Pool Point and ending at the Middle Shock Point, passing through multiple acupoints along the way. This meridian is connected to the pericardium, and its blockage may not only cause pain in the chest and upper limbs but also lead to sleep issues such as insomnia and vivid dreams. Keeping this meridian clear is particularly important for preventing heart diseases.
On the other hand, the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian extends from the big toe to the head, connecting to the eyes and ultimately converging with the Governor Vessel, passing through several important acupoints in the body. The smooth flow of the liver meridian is crucial for emotional regulation and detoxification functions. Once blocked, it may result in emotional instability, discomfort in the sides of the body, low mood, weakened vision, and also affect sleep quality.
Recommendations for regulating these two meridians include:
– Lifestyle adjustments: The active period of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian is from 7 pm to 9 pm, suitable for activities like evening walks or gentle exercises such as Tai Chi to relax and promote blood circulation. For liver meridian issues, emotional management is important, utilizing outdoor activities, hobbies, and relaxing music to relieve stress and help clear the liver meridian. – Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy: Massaging and acupuncture on specific acupoints such as Neiguan Point, Tianquan Point for the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, and Taichong Point, Ququan Point for the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian can effectively clear the respective meridians. These procedures should be performed by professional TCM practitioners. – Herbal therapy: In cases of severe blockages, consulting a doctor and using traditional Chinese medicine such as Shujin Huoxue tablets for blockages in the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian or Longdan Xiegan pills for blockages in the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian can promote blood circulation and improve sleep conditions.
By employing these comprehensive methods, sleep issues caused by meridian blockages can be effectively addressed, enhancing quality of life.
