Inquiry of Sleep

Question 1

Describe Insomnia (yin-yang)

Answer 1

• yang floats at night, does not enter into yin
• shen does not anchor

Question 2

Describe Somnolence (yin-yang)

Answer 2

yang does not float in defensive qi channel during daytime
IE. sleepy all the time

Question 3

Symptoms of insomnia

Answer 3

• disturbed dream
• palpitation
• excessive sweating
• depression/anger
• poor memory

Question 4

Describe SP-HT Def (insomnia)

Answer 4

• light sleeper, palpitation
• no appetite, fatigue
• pale complexion and tongue

Question 5

Describe HT-KD Disharmony (insomnia)

Answer 5

• difficulty falling asleep
• lower back/knees are sore & weak
• night sweating/heat

Question 6

Describe GB Depression, Phlegm Disturbance (insomnia)

Answer 6

• nightmares, heavy chest
• bitter taste, nausea, yellow sputum

Question 7

Describe Food Retention (insomnia)

Answer 7

• epigastrium pain and distention
• belching, bloating, nausea

Question 8

Describe SP Yang Def w Dampness & Phlegm (Somnolence)

Answer 8

(Severe Case)
- brain fog, tiredness
- feeling heaviness of limbs
- poor appetite, epigastric fullness