Natural remedy for insomnia by Tamaras

Did you know that 64 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year? Insomnia is a sleeping disorder in which a person has a difficulty in falling asleep, even if he is able to find sleep he wakes up frequently within minutes of sleeping. The most familiar type is called secondary insomnia. Secondary means that the insomnia is a symptom or a side effect of disease, medicines that can delay or disrupt sleep, anxiety, pain, stimulants or depressants. It is a serious disorder, which needs immediate medical attention.

The Harmful Side Effects Of Modern Medicine On Insomniac Patients
When a person is diagnosed with insomnia he is put on a period of pill taking. These pills have a major drawback or side effects associated with them ranging from morning headache, attention disorder, feeling of tiredness all day, high blood pressure, memory loss and even mood changes.

So What To Take In Place Of These Dangerous Pills
With so many ill effects of modern medicine on a patient, it is not harmful to try out alternative medicine or natural remedy as a cure for insomnia. They do take time to make an impact but the natural remedy cure is permanent. Here we are going to put an eye on some of the traditional natural remedy, which have been used effectively for thousands of years to cure patients suffering from insomnia. Now you might wonder what is natural remedy.

Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicines are medicines derived from plants or their extracts. There are many kinds of herbal medicines available. Although there is no scientific proof of their benefits but their effectiveness is known to all. At present around 70% of the world uses herbal medicines as the primary medicine. In fact Ayurvedic system of medicine, which originated in India is the oldest system of medicine it is considered to be more than 5000 years old.

California Poppy
California Poppy is the most common herbal remedy used for treating insomnia, it helps in falling asleep by releasing anxiety in the person. Not to be used by pregnant woman or breastfeeding. Might be dangerous to children or senior citizens if taken in large quantities. It is widely promoted as a sleeping aid.

St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort helps in curing mild depression and anxiety as a result the patient is able to find quality sleep. Some precautions to be taken while taking St. John's Wort is to avoid the sun, do not drink wine, or amphetamines and narcotics breastfeeding mothers should avoid it.

Passion Flower
Passionflower is known to possess narcotic properties and is widely used to promote sleep and ease stress. It is widely available in capsule form and as a tea. It is often used in combination with other soothing herbs.

Hops
Hops is used in promoting sleep. It grows wildly in United Kingdom and is cultivated in America. It is from the family of marijuana as a result it acts as a mild sedative. People who are under the cloud of depression should not use it. It is available in capsules form, and in tea.
So these were some of the commonly used natural remedy for insomnia. They mostly work on relaxation and digestion it is because if the mind is relaxed and the digestive system is working properly it relieves the body of undue stress and as a result a person can have a good night's sleep at last.

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Surprise! Women Snore, Too. Stop Snoring for Women. by Jason Mitchell

Millions of Americans lose sleep at night because of snoring. In most cases, it is the woman who is lying awake listening to her husband's snores. While it is usually thought that men are more likely to snore, you may be surprised to find out that women can suffer from habitual snoring problems to the same degree. Approximately 5% of women in their thirties snore, whereas upwards of 40% of women snore by the time they turn 60 years old. At this age, a snoring woman is just as common as a snoring man.

Although health professionals say that most snoring is not harmful, snoring can affect the quality of sleep one gets. A snoring woman may wonder why she wakes up tired every morning, is dragging by mid-morning, and is faced with puffy eyes when she looks in the mirror. The cause could very well be snoring. In addition to affecting the quality of sleep, a snoring woman can face significant health problem. Severe snoring problems have been linked to heart and kidney disease, stroke, decreased mental acuity, and even sudden death. For a habitually snoring woman, snoring can make you feel years older. As Richard Millman, director of Rhode Island Hospital's Sleep Disorder Center says, "At a minimum, it seems to take away your vigor. Many people come into our offices with obstructive sleep breathing problems who are in their forties, but they look, feel and act ten years older."

Fortunately--unfortunately for some--snoring is not typically a problem for a woman unless she is overweight or has low estrogen levels, which can be attributed to menopause, a hysterectomy, or which may even be natural for some women. While experts are unclear about the details of the snoring and low estrogen connection, they do know that estrogen stimulates muscles, thereby preventing them from relaxing.

The same factors that boost snoring in men increase the likelihood of a woman snoring. Drinking alcohol and being overweight are two of the most prominent risk factors. Both impact the tissues of the soft palate, causing them to loosen and vibrate more during sleep. In fact, snoring is three times more common in overweight people than in thin people.

A snoring woman may also be affected this problem as she ages. During the aging process, a woman loses muscle tone and develops fat in her throat area. Her tongue, larynx, and other nearby tissues may also enlarge somewhat. These changes due to age can decrease the size of the airway and increase the risk of snoring. Because of these changes a woman undergoes as she ages, snoring is a progressive disorder that will likely worsen as time passes.

There are some tips to help women stop snoring. First, doctors recommend you lose eight and stop smoking. Next, a snoring woman should lay off the alcohol and unnecessary medications, particularly in the nighttime hours. Try sleeping on your back on an incline. Do some simple throat exercises to remove common blocks that cause snoring. If all else fails, there are a number of dental appliances that can help keep the airway open and clear.

Healthcare professionals can help choose the right anti-snoring plan. Researchers have found that a woman is much more likely to fib about snoring than a man. If you are having trouble sleeping because of snoring, be honest and seek assistance--a good night's sleep is worth it.

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Battling Sleeping Disorders by Mary Ann

Sleep is an ordinary routine for us all. It is an essential part in living as it contributes both to our physical and mental state. However, for those with sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome, sleeping doesn't come as easy as it normally should. There are treatments to counter sleeping disorders. Battling sleeping disorders, though, take time and patience.

Sleeping disorders may occur because of anxiety, physical pain, or a change in lifestyle (shift work change). Environmental noise can also contribute to sleeping poorly. Medications and drugs can also be factors. Sleeping poorly will lead to sleep debt, which is the effect of not getting enough rest and sleep. Sleep debt can cause mental and physical fatigue, and may ruin your personal and professional life.

To battle sleeping disorders, it is important to understand the cause of the disorder and to understand what sort of treatments you have to take. Sleep disorders vary in nature and degree. The worst of the sleeping disorders are dyssomnias or insomnia, hypersomnia (disorders of excessive sleepiness), and parasomnias or having abnormal behaviors during sleep.

Treatments for sleeping disorders also varies, from changes in your life style to taking in different medications. There is one thing that matters when treating all sleeping disorders, though, and that is to stick to a routine for sleeping. This routine will basically cover the following tips:

- Going to bed only when you get sleepy - Sleeping time and waking time should be routinary and constant - Don't drink alcohol, or drinks with caffeine in the evening - Exercise daily and improve on your physical activities - Take a break and relax from time to time - Condition your bedroom that it would be comfortable for you to sleep in (bed, room temperature, etc.) - Close windows, remove distractions, and don't bring in work in your bedroom to have a quiet sleep - Take a hot or warm bath before going to sleep - Eat early in the evening and don't eat too late at night - Take a night stroll or do some stretching exercises to relax your muscles - Drink warm milk or some herbal teas - Have a massage to get your body to relax - Take calcium and magnesium supplements before bedtime

Stick to whichever tips from the list above and perform them on a daily basis. Making them routine in your life can contribute to a routine sleep in the future.

Many health organizations maintain that a person has to sleep around eight to nine hours to achieve optimal sleep benefits, including alertness, memory enhancement and problem and solving, overall health improvement, and a reduction in risks of accidents. Studies have shown that sleeping less than eight hours results in a decline in cognitive performances. There is also a study concerning a person's mortality rate wherein experts insist on sleeping six to seven hours each night.

More studies show that either the lack of sleep or too much of it can contribute to cardiovascular diseases, weight issues, and death. Weight gain, hypertension, diabetes are some of the problems associated with sleeping less and more than six to seven hours every night.

Keeping in mind these simple tips and information, battling your sleeping disorder is possible. Even with the amount of time needed for it to be treated, the end result is that you will be able to finally sleep without any trouble.

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How to Get Rid of Sleep Disorder by Peter Hutch

Snoring can be a lot more than an irritant to bed partners and other listeners. It’s often a symptom of progressive sleep apnea syndrome, a disorder that not only stymies the snorer’s slumber but also can have serious effects on blood pressure, risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and even mortality.

Sleep insomnia, in some cases, is recognizable by your difficulty falling asleep or your inability to maintain sleep. Other people who suffer from insomnia complain of waking up too early in the morning and not being able to go back to bed.Whatever causes you to complain about sleep insomnia, recognizing the symptoms can help you to seek treatment and eventually manage the condition and get the sleep you need. I know it may seem like a fantasy, but it is possible for you to live a normal life and get the proper amount of sleep, even if you suffer from sleep insomnia. You just need to educate yourself about how to get rid of your insomnia.

Apnea, in most people, is an anatomical issue, not solely a weight issue. As such, there are radical procedures, such as one that you can have done to have your lower jaw broken, shunts added to bring it (and your tongue) forward, and a few other things done all at once. Your appearance will likely be altered, and you may get rid of the apnea. Or you may not. I know a guy who had that procedure done a few years ago. For him it was a matter of life-and-death -- literally. He still has moderate apnea (42 apnea an hour), uses a BiPAP, and the doctors told him -- despite being in terrific physical condition with a low body-fat count -- to just count on using xPAP for the rest of his life.

The short-term effects of a sleeping disorder can include fatigue and a lack of alertness, as well as short-term memory loss. Extreme long-term effects of a lack of rest can include cardio vascular disease and chronic fatigue. Both of these sleep disorders can affect your career and quality of life as well as putting you and your family at risk if you are unable to perform such tasks as driving without being drowsy.

Avoid foods and beverages that contain caffeine, which is often used for its ability to keep you alert during the day and, if possible, don't eat a large meal before bedtime. After eating your evening meal and/or snacks, try to allow at least 2 ½ to 3 hours o pass before you go to bed. The digestive process can take up to five hours and can interfere with sleep.

When a person suffers from insomnia, the two organs most often out of balance are the Heart and the Liver. Each of these two organs houses a specific aspect of the spirit. If these organs are out of balance, they will not be able to house the spirit properly, and the spirit will wander. (TCM, although a very complex medical system, had its origins in Taoism, and before that in shamanism. Therefore, there is a spiritual consciousness built into TCM theory.)

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facts about insomnia, What you nee to know about insomnia by Michael Wilson

One of the startling facts about insomnia is that this is a sleep disorder that will affect around almost 1 in 2 of all people with up to 10% of those people afflicted with chronic insomnia.
People with insomnia either can't get to sleep or once they do get to sleep can't seem to remain asleep, periodically both. They wake up too early in the morning and as a result are already tired.

One of the other surprising facts about insomnia is that of all people showing insomnia symptoms, a minority seek medical advice. These people remain oblivious to the various insomnia treatments and cures that are possible to deal with insomnia. As a result, they will continue to endure the following problems:

Tiredness all day long.

No get up and go.

Mild or extreme irritability.

Becoming forgetful, lack of concentration and focus.

Afflicted motor coordination.

Following are some more interesting facts about insomnia:
The onset of insomnia does not just occur when you get to a certain age, although the symptoms become more frequent with age.

Child insomnia occurs much more frequently than most people realize and parents should take notice as soon as their child starts exhibiting any insomnia symptoms.

For whatever reason older men seem to have fewer instances of insomnia than women who are up in age.

Insomnia can be a very frustrating condition to experience. As you lie awake in bed, extremely tired, desparately wanting to fall asleep, you dread the next day at the office knowing how tired you are going to be. The insomnia cause that has you tossing and turning could be just one thing or it could be a variety of factors.Understanding what causes insomnia will help you get to sleep faster and find a solution to this problem full time. It will also mean a better night of sleep for your sleeping partner who might be driven to their insomnia by yours!

Stress very often triggers short-term or acute insomnia. .

To get a lot more facts about insomnia, including treatments and cures, click here.

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Michael Wilson writes regularly about health related topics. I hope you enjoy this article.