“It’s 3 AM”

“I’ve been up for an hour.”

“My mind is spinning.”

Sound familiar?  Is stress keeping you awake at night?  Are you focusing on your “lists of things to do”, rather than sleeping soundly off to dreamland?  What if the issue wasn’t one of an overactive mind, but rather an imbalance of your spleen, stomach, or heart?  Or what if your overactive mind were an issue with your digestion, rather than just an overactive brain?

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, these imbalances are believed to contribute to a restless mind and feelings of stress. The good news: Traditional approaches aim to support balance in the body, which may promote restful sleep and help you feel more focused and confident the next day — all without relying on melatonin.

How Does Chinese Medicine Approach Stress-Like Symptoms?

Chinese Medicine theory approaches “symptoms” as an underlying imbalance in the whole body. This is an important distinction!  Symptoms usually don’t start immediately. Chronic needs start out as nagging symptoms, and as time goes on, an underlying pattern develops in how the body’s energies and organs interact with each other. 

In addition, Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on supporting the body's natural balance from the inside out, aiming to address underlying patterns that may influence how you feel.

Your Spleen and Stomach and Your Digestive Health….& Sleep!

In Chinese medicine, the Spleen and Stomach are the organs that work together to ensure proper digestion. These organs receive food that we eat, and in the process of digestion, the Spleen extracts Qi and uses some of it to produce Blood. 

This Qi is the starting point for the production of all Qi and Blood in the body. Qi is energy that we need for the body’s internal systems to properly function, and Blood is a vital nourishing substance in the body. 

Blood is also important for anchoring the Spirit at night for calm and peaceful sleep

A Chinese Medicine Formula for the Spleen Qi & Heart Blood

Mental Tranquility is based on the classic Chinese herbal medicine formula called “Return to Spleen” (which translates to Gui Pi Tang). Return to Spleen is a formula that benefits and nourishes Spleen Qi and Blood Circulation. It is designed to promote balance in patterns associated with a variety of related signs and sensations.

Mental Tranquility benefits the mental aspects of the Spleen and Heart. The Spleen influences Thought, which is our capacity for thinking, studying, concentrating, focusing, and memorizing. The Heart is associated with the Spirit, which is vital for all cognitive functioning and quality sleep. Overthinking and excessive worrying can cause an imbalance in Spleen Qi and Heart Blood.

Try it for Free….Just Add Water

Mental Tranquility is an effervescent powder of 12 Chinese herbs that is taken approximately 1-2 times daily to help establish a stronger sleep pattern.  The herbal powder has a refreshing Black Cherry & Spice flavor, creating a refreshing tea-like beverage that requires only water (cold or hot).   

Some individuals find support by taking a single serving about an hour before bed, while others choose to take an additional dose earlier in the day. In addition to promoting restful sleep, Mental Tranquility also supports a sense of calm and mental clarity throughout the day.

For a limited time, we're offering 7 nights of Mental Tranquility for free — so you can experience how this traditional herbal formula supports a calm mind, promotes restful sleep, and helps you wake up feeling refreshed, focused, and ready for the day. Join the thousands who include it in their nightly routine.

Dr. Eric Karchmer is a practicing Chinese medical doctor, medical anthropologist, and co-founder and Chief Doctor of Chinese Medicine for DAO Labs. From 1995-2000, Eric studied at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and today is both a licensed acupuncturist and professor at Appalachian State University. Eric can be reached at drkarchmer@mydaolabs.com.