Which is better for brain fatigue? Head massage vs. regular sleep

We often hear about "brain fatigue" these days. When you continually process information on a computer or smartphone, your brain works at full capacity, leading to problems such as a decrease in concentration, irritability, and insomnia.

Is normal sleep effective in recovering from this brain fatigue? Or is it the head massage that makes you fall asleep?

The role of normal sleep

A good night's sleep is essential for repairing the brain and body. Deep non-REM sleep, in particular, activates the glymphatic system, which flushes out waste products from the brain, clearing it.

However, people with the following problems may not be able to fully relieve brain fatigue:

・Having trouble falling asleep

・Light sleep

・I wake up in the middle of the night

The immediate effect of a head massage with precise techniques

On the other hand, a head massage that precisely targets meridians (such as acupressure points) is said to put many people into a deep state of relaxation in just 10 to 15 minutes.

Improves blood flow to the head, providing oxygen and nutrients to the brain

・The parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant, and you enter a "rest of thought" mode.

Brain waves change to alpha waves and theta waves, calming the mind and body.

This is because it is expected to have the effect of relieving tension in the brain in a short period of time. Some people say that a 10-minute head massage gives them a feeling of recovery similar to that of a 45-60 minute nap , and this is likely due to the relaxing effect.

Conclusion: Head massage is overwhelmingly the best way to reset brain fatigue !

However, the truly strongest combination is "synergy"

Head massage is not a complete substitute for sleep when it comes to recovering from brain fatigue. It can only provide a temporary refreshing effect.

・Fast refreshment → Head massage

・Fundamental recovery from fatigue and body repair → Normal sleep

Neither is superior to the other, but rather they complement each other.

For busy business people, resetting the brain with a head massage during the day will improve the quality of sleep at night, which may be the key to achieving a life without carrying over fatigue.

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