Is it okay to sleep with your head facing north?

There have always been many opinions about what direction the head should face when sleeping. According to people's theories, the direction the head faces when sleeping will have a lot of impact on the quality of sleep. These theories also include ideas about Feng Shui, the earth's gravity, magnetic field issues, etc. Many people's homes do not have that much room, so the placement of the bed and the direction of sleeping will be restricted, so the best one is the one that suits you best.

It is best to head northwest

1. The sleeping direction is quite important. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the human body should "establish its pulse" and "establish its qi" during sleep. This "stand" actually means to make the direction of the qi meridians in the body consistent with the qi meridians in nature, so that the blood circulation will be unobstructed. We know that the terrain of our country is high in the west and low in the east. Following the mountains and water, the direction of air flow is from northwest to southeast. Therefore, I suggest that people sleep with their heads facing northwest and feet facing southeast, which will allow the body's qi and meridians to be aligned with nature.

2. The next best direction is head facing west and feet facing east, or head facing north and feet facing south. We know that the earth where human beings live is a huge magnetic field, and its magnetic lines of force run from the North Pole through the surface of the earth to the South Pole. The bioelectric current channel of the human body when sleeping is perpendicular to the direction of the earth's magnetic field lines, so the magnetic force of the earth's magnetic field becomes a strong resistance to the human body's bioelectric current. However, in order to restore normal operation and reach a new state of balance, the human body has to consume a large amount of heat energy to improve metabolic capacity.

How to treat poor sleep

Stick to a regular sleep schedule

I believe everyone knows that at different times of the night, through sleep, different parts of the human body will undergo major rest and adjustment. So it’s best to go to bed before 11 o’clock at night. It is not advisable to get up late in the morning, especially staying in bed without falling asleep, which will actually make people more tired.

If conditions permit, you can take a nap at noon, but the time should be controlled to about 1 hour, and it is best not to sleep after 3 pm. A regular schedule is not only good for sleep, but also can improve your concentration and work efficiency. Even for busy professionals, it is not impossible to stick to a regular schedule; it just depends on whether you are willing to do so.

Develop good eating habits

Do eating habits also affect sleep? There is no doubt about it. First of all, eating breakfast, lunch and dinner regularly is good for human health. Secondly, dinner has a greater impact on sleep.

Don’t eat too much dinner too late, as it will put a burden on your stomach and affect your sleep. Drink less water before going to bed, otherwise you will go to the toilet frequently. Don't consume too much food containing caffeine and nicotine on a daily basis. Eat more red dates, millet and milk. In addition, you can take appropriate supplements of magnesium, calcium, vitamin B complex, etc. as prescribed by your doctor.

Timely exercise helps you sleep

Exercise helps keep your body healthy and in good shape. Taking a little time each day to exercise, preferably around 4 or 5 p.m., will help you get a good night's sleep. At the same time, it also helps relieve fatigue and increase excitement.

Relaxation 1 hour before bed

Are you still engaging in intense brain activity until you go to bed? That will make you unable to stop, making it increasingly difficult to fall asleep, and it will also make you prone to dreaming. So try to put aside your chaotic thoughts and relax your brain one hour before going to bed. It is best to soak your feet or take a bath in hot water, which will relax your whole body and help you sleep better.