Insomnia, Sleeplessness-Natural Home remedies

       Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping. They may have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep if desired. Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, and a depressed mood.

Insomnia symptoms may include:

• Difficulty falling asleep night.
• Waking up during the night.
• Waking up too early.
• Not feeling well-rested after a night’s sleep.
• Daytime tiredness sleepiness.
• Irritability, depression-or anxiety.
• Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering.
• Increased-errors or accidents.

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Causes:

        Insomnia usually has an underlying cause.

• air travel, especially when travelling from west to east (jet lag)
• anxiety or depression
• medical conditions such as gastrointestinal re-flux, prostate enlargement, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke
• medications such as decongestants, stimulants (e.g., methamphetamine*) and some antidepressants
• nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol
• not being active enough during the day
• pain from arthritis or other medical conditions
• poor sleep habits
• shift work

Prevention

• Develop a regular bedtime routine.
• Don’t consume coffee or chocolate before going to bed.
• Don’t go to bed thinking about work or other stressful matters
• Go to bed at the same time every night, even on weekends.
• If you have a back disorder, try lying on your back with a pillow under your knees.
• Drink warm milk or have a warm bath before bed.
• Minimize the use of medications that may affect your sleep, such as diuretics and appetite suppressants – if you must take them, don’t take them before going to bed.
• Exercise during the day  if exercising before bed keeps you up, then exercise earlier.
• Try to cut down on smoking and alcohol, especially in the evening.
• Use relaxation techniques

REMEDIES:

Fenugreek

has been shown to hugely reduce the intensity of dizziness, insomnia, and anxiety. It has calming effects on lowering down the pressured nerves. Mix two teaspoons of fenugreek juice with one teaspoon of honey and use the tonic every day before going to sleep.

Bananas

are a rich source of potassium and potassium has a soothing effect on the entire body. Furthermore, they contain an amino acid called tryptophan which has been found to raise the levels of serotonin that further aids in regulating sleep. Essential minerals like calcium and iron also help a great deal in tranquilizing the body.