bedtime rituals, gallbladder meridian, health and wellness, natural rhythms, rejuvenation, restorative sleep, shaoyang, sleep environment, sleep quality, sleep timing, traditional chinese medicine, traditional practices, yang qi

How to Get the Most Out of Your Sleep

There’s a saying: “Medicine nourishes less than food, and food nourishes less than sleep.” Indeed, it can be considered the premier form of rejuvenation. As the proverb goes: “A good night’s sleep revitalizes you, while a restless night drains your energy.” Hence, the quality of sleep is closely tied to our overall health. The risks ...

Mikel Davis

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4 Ancient Positions for Restorative Sleep

The ancients practiced Taoism and maintained their health during the day, while also paying attention to the quality of their sleep. In the early Song Dynasty, a well-known Taoist named Chen Bo advocated the importance of restorative sleep. As he often slept for a few days at a time, people called him the sleeping immortal, ...

Nspirement Staff

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