Hey there,
When was the last time you truly slept well?
In today’s fast-paced world,stress from work and daily life makes restful sleep a rare commodity.
Many people struggle with falling asleep,staying asleep,light sleep,or simply not getting enough rest.
For many,a good night’s sleep
has become a luxury.
As the saying goes,
"It’s better to nourish with sleep than with food,and better to nourish with food than with medicine."
Your physical health
begins with quality sleep.
March 21
marks the 25th World Sleep Day.
This year’s theme is:
“Healthy Sleep,a Priority Choice.”
01
Over 500 Million People Have Trouble Sleeping
On March 18,2025,the China Sleep Big Data Center released the“2025 China Sleep Health Survey Report,”which found that nearly half of adults(48.5%)experience sleep problems.The rate is higher among women,and sleep difficulties tend to increase with age.
Common Types of Insomnia
Medical research shows that occasional insomnia can lead to fatigue and poor coordination the next day.Chronic insomnia,however,can disrupt the autonomic nervous system,causing endocrine disorders,immune dysfunction,nervous system damage,worsening of underlying health conditions,and negative effects on mental health.
In short,sleep is closely linked to the development and outcomes of many diseases,including cardiovascular conditions,neuropsychiatric disorders,and digestive system issues.
02
The Hydrogen Approach to Better Sleep
Traditional approaches—such as maintaining a healthy diet,adjusting daily routines,improving the sleep environment,exercising moderately,or taking medication—often deliver limited results.
Insomnia is complex and influenced by both physical and psychological factors.One key factor is brain hypoxia.
Although the brain accounts for only 2–3%of body weight,it consumes 20–30%of the body’s total oxygen,making it highly sensitive to oxygen deprivation.
When sleep is poor for several consecutive nights,the brain’s oxygen demand rises.Mild hypoxia can cause restlessness or over-arousal,further increasing oxygen consumption,creating a vicious cycle of insomnia→hypoxia→insomnia.
Research has confirmed that hydrogen can carry and help diffuse oxygen in the body.After inhaling a hydrogen-oxygen mixture,hydrogen can assist oxygen delivery to the brain,improving cerebral hypoxia,helping people fall asleep more easily and enter deeper,restorative sleep.
Moreover,hydrogen-oxygen inhalation has been shown to enhance overall sleep quality in individuals with insomnia.Clinical studies often evaluate sleep improvement by monitoring sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve activity,both key components of the autonomic nervous system.The sympathetic nerve acts like an“accelerator,”while the parasympathetic nerve functions as a“brake.”Achieving good sleep requires reducing sympathetic nerve activity(the“fight-or-flight”response)and enhancing parasympathetic activity(the“rest-and-digest”response).
Recent research has shown that people who inhaled hydrogen-oxygen for four weeks experienced a significant decrease in sympathetic nerve activity during sleep,indicating improved sleep quality.[1]
Today,the use of hydrogen-oxygen inhalation for sleep improvement has been officially recognized as a promoted new health technology.In 2023,the Shandong Provincial Health Commission included“the application of hydrogen-oxygen inhalation to improve sleep-disordered breathing”in its 2023 Shandong Province Appropriate Health Technology Promotion Projects.
Sleep Health Tips
Go to bed and wake up at consistent times to support your natural body clock.
Keep midday naps short—around 20–30 minutes is enough to recharge.
Maintain a balanced diet;avoid greasy foods.Foods like millet and milk may promote deeper sleep.
Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and use spicy foods,alcohol,and tobacco in moderation.
Relax before bed:soak your feet,practice yoga,or meditate to calm the mind.
If sleep is difficult,hydrogen-oxygen inhalation may help improve rest.
Note:These tips were generated by DeepSeek AI and are provided for reference only.
References:[1]Furusawa et al.,"High-concentration hydrogen water has anti-fatigue effects on daily life fatigue"Osaka City University,May 2015; 
