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This is an archive article published on February 9, 2023
This ‘snooze button’ behind your earlobes can help you sleep like a child at night
Mansi Gulati, yoga expert, Manasvani and said that acupressure works wonders by stimulating your body at "deeper levels".
Here's how to get a good, deep sleep (Source: Pexels)
Despite hitting the bed on time, many of us struggle with sleep at night and end up tossing and turning for hours at a stretch. The reasons for the same can be many — from stress to unhealthy lifestyles and diet habits. As such, experts suggest that making certain small but significant lifestyle tweaks can help go a long way, and so can a few healthy bedtime practices. And one such practise that we came across recently simply entailed pressing some pressure points located right behind the ears.
“In order to have deep sleep, you need to have a calm and quiet mind. But did you know you have a snooze button right behind your ears that helps you fall asleep at night? It is called anmian, which literally means peaceful sleep,” Radoslav, a Chinese medicine acupuncture practitioner, shared on his Instagram while showing the exact acupoint.
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Where is it located?
The point is located on the head, about an inch from the soft depression, immediately behind the earlobe towards the back of the head.
What you need to do
*Lay back and gently press these points. Apply pressure to each point (on both sides) for about 30 seconds.
*Your shoulders and chest should open up as you press these points.
*Pressing these points and opening up the chest helps the heart channel to flow through, said Radoslav, further adding that stretching the channel helps get a “peaceful” sleep.
Does it actually help?
Dr Santosh Pandey, Acupuncturist and Naturopath, Rejua Energy Center said that Anmian is the traditional point for treating insomnia and can also be used to reduce anxiety, stress, vertigo, headaches, and calming the mind.
How does acupressure help?
“Acupressure is a non-invasive form of acupuncture. Instead of using metal needles inserted below the skin to stimulate sensory nerves and release natural chemicals, acupressure just involves using pressure,” explained Dr Pandey.
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Are you sleeping well? (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)
Agreed Mansi Gulati, yoga expert, Manasvani and said that acupressure works wonders by stimulating your body at “deeper levels”. “Applying slight pressure to certain points on your body can affect specific organs by stimulating them and regulateing blood circulation. Sinus problems, tired eyes, bloodshot eyes, headaches, and stress all show up,” said Gulati.
However, experts stress on following a healthy routine.
Several ways to manage psychological stress and improve sleep health, according to Dr Prashanth Ganesh, consultant urologist and andrologist, Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bangalore, are
*Exercise regularly
*Diet and nutrition, maintaining healthy weight
*Relaxation techniques – yoga, meditation
*Social support sleep
*Humour – laughter
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