Treatment for Insomnia

In most cases, insomnia itself is not an ailment, rather it is the symptom of another medical problem and should be treated as such. While there are many overthe-counter products that can put you to sleep at night, but it's a quick fix or temporary solution. This quick fix when used for a long period of time can cause side effects that may lead to other health problems.



Some of the common side effects are dizziness, forgetfulness, constipation, dry mouth and dry throat. These products contain antihistamines, typically used for treating allergies and can cause drowsiness. Most of the over-the-counter products for treating insomnia are not intended for long-term use and they can interfere with your daily activities. More serious side effects include the development of drug tolerance, requiring a larger dose to have the same effect. Some sleeping pills may have a negative reaction with other drugs and may cause withdrawal symptoms when their use is ended.



Some Tips To Help You Sleep Easy At Night And Keep Insomnia At Bay:



1. Develop your sleep rhythm - always wake up at the same hour. For instance, if your wake up time is 7am in the morning, then discipline yourself to wake up at 7am every morning no matter what time you get to sleep at night. If you sleep at 12 midnight, wake up at 7am. If you sleep at 3am, wake up at 7am. After a while, your body will develop a consistent sleep rhythm or pattern. If you have the discipline to keep the rhythm and never allow it to get disrupted, you will be able to sleep easy at night.



2. Take 200-300 mg of magnesium citrate daily with dinner - magnesium is a mineral (natural substance) that helps the body to make serotonin which in turn produces melatonin, which is a hormone that promotes sleepiness to the brain.



3. Exercise regularly - the best time to exercise is early morning or early evening (before dinner time). If you must exercise in the evening, remember to do it four hours before your bed time. Take a brisk walk, jog or swim for 30 minutes.