Do you often find yourself—

• Exhausted during the day, yet tossing and turning all night?

• Wanting to relax, but overwhelmed with racing thoughts the moment you close your eyes?

• Trying harder to fall asleep, only to end up with heart palpitations, bloating, or irritability?

This isn’t “all in your head.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is described as:“Stagnant Qi transforming into fire, and the spirit losing its anchor.”

Dr. Chen Hung-Ju of Phoenix TCM reminds us:

“Modern stress isn’t just about feeling tired—it’s about dysregulated Qi and an unsettled spirit. TCM addresses the root of your constitution by integrating three methods: regulating Qi, nourishing Blood, and calming the Spirit. This helps you stay energized during the day and sleep deeply at night.”

Three Key Constitutional Factors Behind Age-Related Insomnia & Anxiety

According to TCM, emotional stress disrupts the flow of Liver Qi, which over time leads to Qi stagnation and Blood deficiency. This further impacts the function of the Heart and Spleen, disturbing mental calmness and resulting in:

• Difficulty falling asleep, restless dreaming, easily waking

• Head pressure, chest tightness, irritability, anxiety

• Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath

• Daytime fatigue vs. nighttime alertness

This state—where Qi doesn’t flow smoothly, Blood fails to nourish, and the Spirit is unsettled—is identified in TCM as “Liver Fire” or “Heart-Spleen Deficiency.”

How TCM Balances Qi and Spirit—Addressing Three Systems at Once

Smoothing Liver Qi | Letting Stress Move, Not stagnate

• Using acupuncture or herbal formulas to regulate the Liver meridian and release chest and rib-side tension.

• Common herbs: Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Xiang Fu (Cyperus), Yu Jin (Turmeric).

Nourishing Blood & Calming the Heart | Supporting Deep, Stable Sleep

• Formulas like Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Decoction) or Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan to nourish Heart Blood, stabilize heart rhythm, and quiet mental hyperactivity.

Strengthening the Spleen & Boosting Qi | Renewing Daytime Energy

• Enhancing digestion and Qi-Blood production with formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) or Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang to reduce daytime fatigue and brain fog.

Phoenix TCM ∣ Stress & Sleep Recovery Clinic Features

• Personal consultation with Dr. Chen Hung-Ju, combining TCM diagnosis (inspection, listening, questioning, pulse-taking) with modern lifestyle assessment

• Customized herbal prescriptions (not pre-made formulas) + laser acupuncture relaxation therapy

• Constitution-based analysis focusing on stress patterns, incorporating Qi-Blood evaluation and nervous system relaxation techniques

• Integrative care options: collaboration with Western medicine autonomic nervous testing and nutrient IV therapy

Who Can Benefit?

• Those struggling with poor sleep, frequent dreams, or difficulty staying asleep

• Individuals with high-pressure jobs, emotional volatility, or anxiety

• People experiencing daytime brain fog, nighttime alertness, or heart palpitations

• Those with poor appetite, bloating, or chest discomfort

• Anyone wanting to improve their constitution and restore natural sleep ability

For further health consultation or a constitutional assessment, we recommend visiting a professional TCM institution.