Cures For Insomnia

[jared edward]

Insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is a
common problem. Insomnia can occur in people of all ages. Most
individuals just experience a night or two of poor sleep, but
sometimes the sleep disturbance can last for weeks, months, or even
years. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their
eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time.
Insomnia is most common among women and older adults.
Transient insomnia lasts from one night to a few weeks. Most people
occasionally suffer from transient insomnia due to such causes as jet
lag or short-term anxiety. Acute insomnia is the inability to
consistently sleep well for a period of between three weeks to six
months. Chronic insomnia is regarded as the most serious; persists
almost nightly for at least a month. Most adults have experienced
insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another in their lives.
Insomnia is a common problem that may be temporary or chronic. An
estimated 30-50% of the general population are affected by insomnia,
and 10% have chronic insomnia. Stress most commonly triggers short-
term or acute insomnia.
Most people over 70 need less than 6 hours sleep per night; and they
tend to be light sleepers. Insomnia is a common problem that may be
temporary or chronic. As many as one in 10 Americans have chronic
insomnia, and at least one in four has difficulty sleeping sometimes.
But that doesn't mean you have to just put up with sleepless nights.
Some simple changes in your daily routine and habits may result in
better sleep. Insomnia affects all age groups.
Among older adults, insomnia affects women more often than men. The
incidence increases with age. Stress most commonly triggers short-term
or acute insomnia. Chronic insomnia can lead to mental health problems
such as depression, or misuse of alcohol or other medicines in order
to gain sleep. Newborn babies can sleep for 16 hours a day, while
children of school age need an average of 10 hours. Adults usually
need, on average, 7 to 9 hours sleep a night. As we get older, its
normal to need less sleep.
Insomnia that lasts for less time is known as short-term or acute
insomnia.Insomnia affects all age groups. Among older adults, insomnia
affects women more often than men. The incidence increases with age.
Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality
sleep. Insomnia may cause problems during the day, such as tiredness,
a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Insomnia
can be classified as transient (short term), intermittent (on and
off), and chronic (constant).
Insomnia lasting from a single night to a few weeks is referred to as
transient. Insomnia may be a symptom of magnesium deficiency, or lower
magnesium levels. A healthy diet containing magnesium, can help to
improve sleep in individuals without an adequate intake of magnesium.
Short-acting benzodiazepines or the newer hypnotic 'Z medicines' are
the current preferred medicines for insomnia and are only available on
prescription. Benzodiazepines are tranquillisers and are designed to
reduce anxiety and promote calmness, relaxation and sleep.
Insomnia Treatment Tips
1. Using aromatherapy, including jasmine oil, lavender oil,
Mahabhringaraj and other relaxing essential oils, may also help induce
a state of restfulness.
2. Relaxation techniques such as meditation have been shown to help
people sleep.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine has included treatment for insomnia.
4. A healthy diet containing magnesium, can help to improve sleep in
individuals without an adequate intake of magnesium.
5. Melatonin has proved effective for some insomniacs in regulating
the sleep/waking cycle.
6. Avoid or limit your use of caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas,
chocolate), decongestants, alcohol and tobacco.
7. Exercise more often, but don't exercise within a few hours before
going to bed.
8. Behavioral treatments teach you new sleep behaviors and ways to
make your sleeping environment more conducive to sleep.
9. Antidepressant trazodone (Desyrel) also may help with insomnia.
8. Avoid or limit tea, coffee, chocolate, and cold remedies containing
caffeine.
9. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking as these are also
stimulants.
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