Trouble Sleeping? Go Organic in Treating Insomnia!

October 27, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Featured, Problems

Insomnia is a common condition wherein the sufferer experiences trouble in falling or staying asleep. The condition can be mild or severe, depending on the frequency and length of its occurrence. Having insomnia will cause the sufferer to get less hours of sleep or poor-quality sleep, making him feel weary and sluggish when he wakes up. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies for insomnia that you can try.

According to the Diseases and Conditions Index provided by the NHLBI, primary insomnia is triggered by several life changes that cause emotional upset and long-lasting stress to an individual. This could also include changes in lifestyle such as in work schedules that disrupt normal sleep routines. On the other hand, secondary insomnia is a side effect or symptom of another problem.

Natural remedies for insomnia could be in the form of food supplements, herbal remedies, and home remedies. Changes in lifestyle and habits can also contribute to treating insomnia the organic way.

Meditation prior to going to bed is one of the things you can do to put you to sleep. Sleep problems may occur because of your mind’s inability to relax. Researchers found that a person’s mental state during bedtime affects the levels of stress hormone in the blood the next morning. This means that individuals who are stressed during bedtime also get high stress hormone levels when they wake up the following day. Meditation for at least 15 minutes prior to bedtime should help relax your mind and ease away stress.

Massaging your body with sesame or coconut oil prior to having a bath will also help in de-stressing and relaxing your body.

Changes in diet can also do wonders for your body. Avoid having heavy meals before bedtime, as this puts stress on your digestive system, preventing you from experiencing deep sleep. A light carbohydrate-enriched diet such as cereals or bread is most recommended. Having a warm glass of milk also helps, if you are not lactose-intolerant. Also avoid oily and fatty foods and sweets which are difficult to digest, as well as beverages containing caffeine.

These are some natural remedies for insomnia you can try if you have trouble sleeping or staying asleep.

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