Insomnia-symptoms causes and remedies

Though insomnia means complete lack of sleep, doesn't mean that you do not sleep at all. There are several forms of this sleep disorder, and many people suffer from the inability to have a full night's sleep, especially in this modern, with the stress of earning a living and looking after the well-being of our family and friends.



Symptoms



* Lack of sleep
* The inability to fall asleep
* Changes is the quality of sleep
* Changes in duration i.e. early awakening or sleep for short periods
* Memory lapses
* Emotional instability
* Confusion
* Loss of coordination



Although most people can cope with their interrupted slumber, the most severe insomnia will experience the last four terms in the list above.



Causes



1) Anxiety
2) Concerns-financial or otherwise
3) Overwork
4) Over-excitement
5) Rage
6) Resentment
7) Bitterness
8) Stress
9 Constipation)
10 Supercharging) before going to bed
11) Over indulgence in alcohol, tobacco, coffee or tea
12) Dyspepsia
13) Going to bed hungry
14) worry about falling asleep-Yes, this can keep one awake.



Remedies



* Thiamine [vitamin B]-increase the intake of patients of this valuable nutritious [found in whole grains, legumes, etc], it is important that the nerves of strong and healthy and a person suffering from a deficiency of this vitamin will not be able to relax and fall asleep, of course.



* Lectucarium-a sleep-inducing substance found in lettuce, increase the intake of this valuable and healthy leafy vegetable [serve with dinner]. Hot lettuce seeds [a spoon] in half a litre of water, until it is reduced to about one-third, cooled and then given to the patient to drink [just before bedtime] will aid in getting them to fall to sleep.



* Rauwolfia-an herb known for its efficiency as a mix of sedative, the dust of this root [about 0.25 gm] of plants with cardamom [beautiful and fragrant] and give the patient [just before retiring], will have a perfectly good nights sleep. For the chronic Insomniac, this should be given to them twice a day [morning and evening].



* Milk-Yes the good old milk, this acts as a tranquilizer and a tonic. Give the patient a glass of milk sweetened with honey, just before they retire. There is a school of thought out there that if you foot massage to patients in milk just before they retire they sleep well [here my thinking is that the patient relaxes so much while the feet are massaged easily forgets any concerns he might have had and asleep]



* Anise-make a tea from these seeds, give to the patient, after meals, and just before they retire. Boil the seeds in about 400mls of boiling water for 15 minutes, serve hot and sweeten with honey.



* Honey-hypnotic action and helps to induce a deep sleep, give 2 teaspoons in a cup of hot water for the patient, before they retire to bed.



Their exercise program, learn to relax, avoid stressful confrontations, try to work less and spend a few minutes per day just sitting with eyes closed and meditating needs a person who suffers from insomnia.



Diet



A healthy well balanced diet is very important at this time; avoid processed foods, foods with additives, alcohol, etc. If the condition does not improve, please go see your doctor for medical advice.