LV3 acupuncture point linked to easing insomnia and sleep issues

Besides acupressure, the National Sleep Foundation gives other practical tips for trying to ease stress and get a better night’s sleep. Having a set bedtime and wake time keeps your body in a routine. This helps with breaking an insomnia cycle. Having a “relaxing ritual” before trying to sleep and avoiding taking naps during the day also benefits those who have trouble sleeping at night. Other things to avoid at night are drinking caffeine and alcohol, eating large meals before bed and smoking cigarettes. Giving yourself time to wind down before you try to sleep is a must, and if you can’t fall asleep, the foundation recommends that you go somewhere else and do something else until you feel tired.

None of these actions can guarantee that when you go to bed, you will sleep. But each idea may bring you one step closer to that restful night’s sleep you are looking for. Maybe a little “pressure” in life can be a good thing.