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Sleep Disorders: How
to Beat Insomnia
In this article you
will discover some simple tips and advice
on how to beat insomnia. Generally
insomnia sufferers complain of not being
able to relax physically and mentally
enough to sleep. Often they experience a
‘racing mind’ at
night.
Those racing,
relentless thoughts seem never ending and
by the time the mind starts to quieten,
it’s the morning. For the
insomniac, this has become a nightly
routine.
So what can you do to
counter this frustrating problem? The
first thing to do is to seek professional
medical advice. Secondly, avoid taking
sleeping pills; they should be the last
thing on your mind. Why? Because sleeping
pills are addictive and can cause
‘rebound
insomnia’.
Furthermore they will
actually create more problems, impairing
physical and mental functions. In fact,
in a recent survey it revealed that a
group of insomniacs given a placebo,
performed better during the day than
those given sleeping pills.
Thirdly, realize that
there is no such thing as a quick-fix
solution. We’ve become a nation
obsessed with quick-fixes. Insomnia
cannot be fixed with just a pop of a
pill. Sleeping pills do not tackle the
underlying cause of insomnia and you will
not obtain the same benefits of natural
sleep.
This is because the
chemicals found in most major sleeping
pills affect normal brainwave patterns
and inhibit the brain from falling into
the deeper restorative stages of
sleep.
One of the most
important steps to tackling insomnia is
to pay attention to your sleep habits.
This means, getting up and sleeping the
same time every day and night. Ensure
that you expose yourself to light
(preferably natural) in the day and wind
down in the evenings before sleep. Try
meditation in the evenings and listen to
relaxing music.
It’s important to
exercise the mind and body in the day.
This can often have a sedating effect on
the mind and body and help you gain
deeper sleep. Ensure that your bedroom is
cool, quiet and dark, and that your bed
is comfortable and supportive. When you
are in bed try progressive relaxation and
focus your attention on relaxing your
body from your head to your
toe.
Try to be as relaxed as
possible in the day and don’t let
stress, anxiety and worry get the better
of you. Avoid stimulants like caffeine
and cigarettes in the day. Caffeine may
give you an initial boost, however it is
short-lived and will more than likely
affect your sleep, as caffeine can stay
in the body for up to 5 hours. Try
drinking a calming drink such as
chamomile tea.
Pay attention to your
diet and ensure that you are taking a
quality supplement containing calcium and
magnesium. If you are suffering from low
moods in the day consider St Johns Worts,
which is a natural herbal remedy used for
mild to moderate depression.
Also consider Ginseng
and Ginkgo Biloba which help improve
concentration during the day. As will all
medication and remedies regardless if
they are natural or not, professional
medical advice should be
sought.
These are just some
simple sleep tips and advice to help you
get to sleep. There are also highly
effective techniques to consider which
will help you relax, recondition your
mind and improve your sleep
habits.
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to find out what these incredible sleep
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