Natural Cures for Insomnia
by Greg Cryns
www.wahmsearchengine.com
Posted Feb 4th 2007, Read 1809 times since then. Similar ArticlesNatural Cure to Insomnia We have heard many people saying that they are gifted person because they sleep well without any interruption. It is said that a person should sleep within seven minutes of going to bed. Otherwise he needs to consult a doctor. Insomnia is unheard of few decades ago. The din and bustle of this modern world and our mechanical life is one of the root… Natural Remedies for Insomnia Insomnia is a medical condition, characterized with irregularities in sleep. It is a problem faced by thousands of people in the United States, not to mention its global figures. However, there are several natural remedies, where the treatment generally focuses on a holistic approach, which tries to cure the impairment of the whole body of person,… Natural Home Remedies for Insomnia Symptoms Sleep is a periodic resting condition of the body, especially the nervous system and there is a natural rotation of sleeping and waking every twenty-four hours. But medical science has not been able to explain-must less to understand –the mechanics of this phenomenon. But it is a natural thing for a person to sleep and nobody can do… Natural Ways to Cure Insomnia Not getting an adequate or a good night’s sleep for a prolonged time is called insomnia, it not only makes you feel tired all the time but it can cause a lot of health problems. Causes of insomnia can be daytime stress and changes in routine, symptoms of insomnia can be not being able to get to sleep (sleep-onset insomnia) or waking in the middle… Cause Of Insomnia The National Institute of Health defines insomnia as, “the perception or complaint of inadequate sleep” and classifies it as three types; transient, intermittent and chronic. Most people have suffered from insomnia at one time or other in its transient (one day to a month) or intermittent (occasional) form. Around 10% of the population suffers…
Like most ailments, it is difficult to relate to someone who has insomnia if you have never experienced insomnia for yourself.
The importance of sustained sleep is easily under-rated. People who have true insomnia often wake up very tired or they are soon enveloped in a full feeling of fatigue after an hour of wakefulness. Insomniacs will seek naps during the day when most people are in full throttle doing their regular activities.
I have experienced insomnia for the last three years since I contracted a rare disease. I am not sure exactly what caused my insomnia, but I can tell you that it affects my life so much so that I can barely remember what it was like to be fully awake during the day.
I can get to sleep within an acceptable time, but often I will wake up an hour later. Then I might doze off again only to wake up in another hour or so. This patter will repeat itself during most of the night. You can imagine how my body reacts to consistent disruption of a normal human pattern.
I did gain a lot of weight after my operation. Perhaps this is causing my insomnia. I used to sleep on my back, but now I feel compelled to sleep on my sides. Either side will do to help get to sleep. My wife says I often snore at night and I am convinced that this is caused by my obesity so it is a short leap to believe my weight problem also causes the insomnia.
I have never gone the prescription route to use sleeping pills or even over the counter chemicals. I believe that we all just take too many antibiotics and pharmaceutical "cures." Frankly, I am fearful of the side effects of drugs that often do not show up for many years. I used to smoke cigarettes but my illness provided an excellent opportunity to quit the evil weed after 30 years. I do not want to become dependent on anything again. What are some good natural treatments for insomnia?
Herbs and Supplements
Melatonin is another alternative used to induce sleep. You may have heard of people using it for jet lag. This hormone is naturally produced in the body. Melatonin is usually ingested within an hour of bedtime. Some contend that melatonin can cause depression and schizophrenia. No typeical side effects have yet been discovered but always consult your practitioner when taking any drug.
Valerian is an over-the-counter herbal treatment for insomnia. The side effects can be indigestion, headache, palpations, dizziness. But the clinical trials as still non-conclusive. Valerian's odor can be offensive so most people take it in capsule form. Usually it is taken at bedtime. Do not take this herb along with other medications, especially with alcohol and other drugs that depress the system. Consult your practitioner before using any drug, herbal or otherwise.
Kava is another herbal remedy used by many people especially if your insomnia has something to do with anxiety. The FDA issued a warning about Kava that it may cause liver damage if used as a dietary supplement over long periods of time. Always consult your practitioner before using any drug, herbal or otherwise.
Other
I found an online audio that helps me relax. The audio was made by a hypnotist. I listen to the audio regularly for the last two weeks, but I cannot report any change in my insomnia yet. Here is the page of the hypnotist: gawain.membrane.com/hypnosis/freehypnosis2.html.
Many relaxation techniques are getting good press in relation to curing insomnia. The use of relaxation techniques as a way to treat insomnia is rapidly becoming popular. The current thought says that we must use such a technique for 20-30 minutes before going to be to achieve the best effects.
Yoga, a widely accepted as a very effective calming technique, is wonderful for its breathing and stretching. Yoga will definitely relax you if you do it properly. If one is relaxed sleep should be easier to maintain. The Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique ,invented by Edmund Jacobson. trains groups of muscles to relax. This new system is well worth your time to explore.
Try visualizing a totally relaxing atmosphere where you know you would be calm, cool and collected. Visualization is any technique for creating images, diagrams, or animations to communicate a message. For more information and some great relaxation graphics go to the National Sleep Foundation website at centers.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia.
Here are some specific things you can DO to cure your insomnia:
- Cut out caffeine
- Avoid sweets
- Eat magnesium-rich foods (legumes and seeds, dark leafy green veggies, wheat bran, almonds, brewer's yeast, whole grains)
As you can see, there are many ways to overcome insomnia. Drugs may be required for some situations, but more often than not you can end your insomnia with some serious effort without drugs. Similar ArticlesThe Main Cause of Insomnia? Well in my opinion the main thing that keeps us tossing and turning at night is worrying about not going to sleep. Sure there might be other reasons for sleeplessness; chronic pain, restless legs syndrome, partner disturbance, too much coffee... But at the end of the day you're lying there worrying about how you're going to get through the next… Six Types of Insomnia What is Insomnia? 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The brain receives a lot of input during the day and it processes, sorts out, rejects and… 5 Top Things That Cause Your Insomnia Millions of people out there suffer from insomnia almost every night. Many are trying to cure it with drugs. Why should you use drugs if you can find the causes and manage to overcome them? Yes, there are some simple solutions that you can try. You only need to find the cause, and, zap! You can cure your insomnia almost effortlessly. Here are some… Chronic Insomnia Chronic insomnia is one of the sleep disorders, which affects one’s quality of life. Statistics shows that one third of Americans are facing the danger of chronic insomnia. The sleeplessness is generally classified into different categories, according to its period of consistent occurrence. Of these, chronic insomnia is the most serious type,… Say Goodnight to Insomnia Do you sometimes feel that you have sleep deprivation? 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