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Natural Cures and Remedies for Insomnia It is not uncommon to have sleepless nights now and then but when it happens night after night, there is something wrong. Insomnia is defined as the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep. There is also what is called nonrestorative sleep which happens when you are unable to get into a deep restful sleep. Insomnia effects your energy levels, your mood and your health. When you aren't getting enough sleep you feel fatigued and your memory is poor and it's hard to think or make decisions. This can effect your work and your ability to deal with every day problems and your family.
Things That May Cause Insomnia: - You can be stressed due to your work or family or other concerns that keep your mind very active so that you are unable to shut it off when you go to bed.
- Depression can make it hard to sleep. It can be due to chemical imbalances in the brain or hormonal imbalances.
- You may be having problems in your life that make you feel trapped or helpless.
- Anxiety and worry can be the cause. This was the primary reason I had insomnia. I practicly lived every hour of the day on adrenalin.
- Restless legs syndrome can cause a weird sensation in your legs that makes you want to move them. This can keep you from falling asleep or staying asleep..
- Stimulants such as antidepressants or other drugs you may be taking can interfere with sleep.
- Too much coffee and sugar can over stimulate and cause you to have problems sleeping.
- Physical pain due to medical conditions, such as fibromyalgia or arthritis, may interupt your sleep.
- Long term use of sleep medications. You are not supposed to use these drugs for longer than a few weeks.
Symptoms Associated With Insomnia - People with chronic insomnia are more likely to have psychiatric problems such as depression or anxiety.
- Due to lack of sleep you are unable to solve problems or make decisions.
- It's hard to concentrate or pay attention.
- Lack of sleep may increase the severity or cause the symptoms of chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Lack of physical or mental energy.
- Forgetfulness -- I always hate it when I go into a room or somewhere else and can't remember why I'm there.
- Lack of sleep also impacts your health and your immune system. Deep restorative sleep is when your body repairs itself.
- Insomnia can cause headaches.
Insomnia Remedies Ashwagandha -- This herb may help you sleep if the reason you are not sleeping is due to anxiety or adrenal fatigue. It has a calming effect on your adrenal glands and makes you feel relaxed. Magnesium -- Magnesium is relaxing and can be very helpful in curing insomnia. The best form of magnesium is magnesium citrate. I have found a product called Natural Calm that I personally like to use. ACV/Honey -- Apple cider vinegar and honey works very well for some people with insomnia. Put one tablespoon of ACV and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of water and stir. Drink this about an hour before bed. GABA -- Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-essential amino acid that is known to promote normal brain function by blocking stress signals from reaching receptor sites in the central nervous system. It helps reduce anxiety and emotional stress. GABA acts somewhat like a tranquilizer similar to Valium but without the side effects. Controlled breathing is also effective in inducing sleep. You just lay on your back and breath in to the count of five and then breath out to the count of five. It is relaxing and it keeps you from thinking.
Lifestyle Changes: - Be sure to exercise on a daily basis. Do something you enjoy and that is relaxing. Walking is the number one exercise people use.
- Go to sleep at the same time every night so you don't confuse your body's daily rythym.
- Eat healthy foods and not junk foods. This will make a big difference.
- Don't drink or eat anything that is stimulating after noon, such as coffee, chocolate or sugar.
- Two hours before bedtime do something relaxing like reading a book. This gives you a chance to unwind before bedtime.
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