WANG Ziling, LIU Dongmei, WANG Xingmei, et al. Clinical Application of Press-needle Therapy Based on Acupoint Selection from Yin-Yang Heel Vessels in Insomnia Care[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2026.
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WANG Ziling, LIU Dongmei, WANG Xingmei, et al. Clinical Application of Press-needle Therapy Based on Acupoint Selection from Yin-Yang Heel Vessels in Insomnia Care[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2026.DOI: 10.12209/CAIM202604070003.
Clinical Application of Press-needle Therapy Based on Acupoint Selection from Yin-Yang Heel Vessels in Insomnia Care
This article summarizes the clinical outcomes and nursing experience of a patient with insomnia induced by acclimatization disorder due to cross-regional travel involving significant variations in longitude, latitude, and altitude. Guided by the theories of meridian doctrine and yin-yang balance, press-needle therapy was applied to acupoints along the Yin-Yang Heel Vessels to unblock meridians, harmonize yin and yang, and regulate qi-blood. Combined with emotional, lifestyle, and dietary interventions, the patient’s sleep quality and discomfort symptoms were significantly improved. This case provides a reference for TCM nursing approaches to insomnia caused by geographical factors.
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