Friday, 4 October 2013

Insomnia - Causes & Remedies

Insomnia is a habitual sleeplessness or inability to sleep. Causes & remedies for Insomnia here:-

  • Use of certain medications either with or without doctor's advice.

  • Working night shifts and / or frequent traveling.

  • Use of stimulants (like nicotine and caffeine which raise the levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body) prior to sleep.

  • Sleeping disorders due to poor body structures.

  • Mental stress and anxiety.

  • To overcome insomnia problem, establishing fixed times for going to and bed and waking up will be first solution.

  • Relaxing just before going to bed and avoiding nicotine, alcohol and caffeine will help in overcoming insomnia.

  • Most Important to Avoid: (1) Watching or checking the clock thoroughout the night (2) Eating heavy meal late at night. (3) Physical exercise within 4 hours of bedtime & (4) Sleeping during the daytime.