What is insomnia? What are its causes? What is the treatment of insomnia?
Insomnia/sleeplessness is the worst thing that may knock our nights and disturb our mornings. Our pleasant sleep after a stressful day may get robbed by insomnia just because we deal with it in the wrong way. In this article, we have chosen a group of the tested treatments to treat insomnia. We hope that you will find the best treatment for yourself and confirm us its effectiveness. Also, we hope to inform us about the familiar traditional treatments that you know.
Before that, let's take a look at the causes of insomnia. Knowing the cause is helpful in choosing the most appropriate treatment.
Insomnia may be caused by many causes, whether psychological ones or behavioral, the most important are: joint and muscle pain, anxiety, fear, acid reflux, pain of chronic diseases, erratic sleep behaviors such as frequent drinking, drinking at night or sleeping at high or very low temperatures or in an uncomfortable place and other etiology. Recent studies indicate that mental disorders are the main cause of insomnia in 40% of cases.
Whatever the cause... Get rid of insomnia by herbs and natural substances:
Baking Soda:
Mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with a glass of water and drink immediately before bedtime as a sleep aid and relieve from joint pain (if you have arthritis or gout).
Toast Bread With Warm Milk:
Studies have shown that warm milk is free from melatonin - sleep hormone - as well as Endorphins Hormone which is a natural pain relieving, which makes you relax and sleep. Eating complex carbohydrates or whole grains, whether in corn flakes or whole wheat toast, fills the stomach and prevents hunger, which can wake you up at night. Full grains also help to release the chemical serotonin in the brain, which gives relaxation.
Apple Vinegar:
Two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar dissolved in 10-12 ounces of water (one cup of 8 ounces) are very helpful in reducing acid reflux, which may prevent sleep. Joint pain and muscle pain may disappear completely or reduce after taking this drink.
Natural Honey:
Natural honey is rich in Potassium and other nutrients that work together to equate acidity, which saves you from acid reflux and helps to relax nerves and brain. Taking honey helps you have sound sleep.
Apple Slices:
Eat apple slices immersed in honey to get rid of heartburn, to feel full empty and to relax before bedtime.
Pineapple Slices:
If muscle aches are the cause of your insomnia, eating a few slices of pineapple before sleep can help you to sleep faster. It reduces muscle stiffness and pain.
Calcium And Magnesium:
You can eat foods rich in calcium and magnesium before bedtimes, such as whole grains, yogurt, milk, cheese, almonds, cashews, and sesame seeds. Add calcium and magnesium in suitable amounts to your diet.
Soothing Herbal Tea:
Many of the herbs are known to have a sedative and relaxing effect. The most effective ones are chamomile, lemon, and mint.
Wild Lettuce:
Wild lettuce helps to relieve headaches, anxiety and joint pain that can damage your sleep quality and it is known to act as a nerve enhancer.
Coffee With Fennel Flower Seeds Oil:
Coffee is really effective for sound sleep. Simply, add 2-3 drops of the oil in a cup of coffee, drink it and you will have a good sleep.
