| Insomnia is a sleeping disorder characterized by | | | | Long-term use of such insomnia drugs can also be |
| having trouble falling or staying asleep. It's one of the | | | | addictive. |
| most common medical complaints. | | | | A better, safer, and gentler alternative is the use of |
| It is unavoidable and perfectly normal that we cannot | | | | natural insomnia home remedies. Herbs, |
| sleep well from time to time, but chronic insomnia is | | | | aromatherapy, vitamins and minerals can help you |
| another story. Not only will it affect our performance | | | | overcome insomnia so you can get a good night |
| and productivity, chronic insomnia suppresses the | | | | sleep. |
| immune system and leads to other disorders such as | | | | However, if your insomnia is chronic and the use of |
| depression, chronic fatigue, headaches, and heart | | | | natural insomnia home remedies cannot solve your |
| disease. | | | | sleeping problem, be sure to consult with your doctor |
| Exactly how much sleep is enough varies from | | | | to see if there are other underlying health problems |
| person to person. However, studies related to mental | | | | that may be causing the insomnia. |
| function show that most adults need eight hours of | | | | Herbs |
| sleep every night. | | | | There are several herbs that can make excellent |
| Symptoms of Insomnia | | | | insomnia home remedies, for example, valerian, |
| - Difficulty falling asleep at night | | | | chamomile, passionflower, St.-John's wort, and hops. |
| - Awakening during the night | | | | The good thing about using herbal remedies for |
| - Awakening too early | | | | insomnia is, they do not make you feel groggy the |
| - Not feeling well rested after a night's sleep | | | | next day! |
| - Feeling fatigue or sleepy during day time | | | | You can either take any of the above single herbs, |
| - Irritability, depression or anxiety | | | | or, for synergistic effects, you can combine half a |
| - Difficulty paying attention or focusing on tasks | | | | teaspoon each of the tinctures of valerian, hops, |
| Causes of Insomnia | | | | passionflower and chamomile, and take the mixture |
| There are a lot of possible factors that can cause | | | | about 30 minutes before bed. |
| insomnia, such as: | | | | Vitamins and Minerals |
| - Stress and anxiety | | | | If you suffer from insomnia, the minerals calcium and |
| - Depression | | | | magnesium can help to relax the nervous system so |
| - Sleep Apnea | | | | you can fall asleep easier. Vitamin B6 is also effective |
| - Aging | | | | since it facilitates the production of serotonin and |
| - Stimulants | | | | other neurotransmitters that promote sleep. |
| - Health Problems | | | | Aromatherapy |
| Natural Remedies for Insomnia | | | | Some essential oils have calming and relaxing effects |
| Many people try to get OTC sleeping aids for their | | | | on the body, for example, lavender, chamomile, |
| insomnia. Unfortunately, many such sleeping aids | | | | valerian, neroli, hops, and marjoram. These oils can be |
| contain antihistamines that can not only make you | | | | used in a warm bath or a foot bath. In addition, you |
| feel drowsy but also reduce the quality of your sleep. | | | | can add the oil to a diffuser in your bedroom, or just |
| In addition, these drugs cause a lot of side effects, | | | | sprinkle a few drops on to your pillow. |
| such as dry mouth, blurred vision, and depression. | | | | |