Research progress and clinical application of auricular point sticking therapy in elderly patients with insomnia

Abstract:  Sleep is a normal physiological activity of human beings. Normal sleep can remove the potential neurotoxic waste accumulated in the central nervous system, and promote the plasticity of synapses to promote memory and learning. The interconversion of sleep and wakefulness is achieved through the interaction of various neurotransmitters and endogenous sleep-promoting substances in the brain, which are regulated by circadian rhythms and homeostasis of the internal environment. However, with the acceleration of the pace of modern life, night and day reversal caused by various bad living habits such as staying up late, irregular diet, and insomnia caused by internal and external environment disorders are becoming more and more common, which directly affects people's physical and mental health. Studies have shown that auricular point pressure bean therapy can stimulate the corresponding acupoints, dredge the whole body qi and blood operation, regulate the function of the viscera, has a good effect on insomnia, and the operation is simple, easy to master, no adverse reactions. From the perspective of health economics, the auricular pressure pill method meets the needs of society, and does not increase excessive medical expenses for patients, and is suitable for various medical institutions, even community hospitals and rural health centers.