Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep. This leads to daytime fatigue, poor performance, tension headaches, irritability, depression, and various other problems.
Insomnia is generally of two types: acute and chronic. Acute insomnia is usually more common and lasts for days or weeks. Chronic insomnia, on the other hand, lasts for months or even longer.
There are a variety of causes including stress, anxiety, psychotic disorders, poor sleep habits, disruptions in sleeping environment, life changes, caffeine or other stimulants, chronic pain, breathing difficulties, and certain medical conditions such as arthritis, heart failure, acid reflux, and others.
It can also be a side effect of certain medications such as corticosteroids, alpha-blockers, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and more. There are few simple home remedies to get sleep.
1. Cumin Seeds
Cumin is a culinary spice with medicinal properties that aid in digestion. In traditional Ayrvedic medicine, it has been used to induce sleep. Cumin oil, too, has a tranquilizing effect.
2. Nutmeg
Nutmeg has sedative properties and works as a natural sleep aid.
3. Saffron
Saffron also has mild sedative properties that help treat insomnia.
4. Chamomile Tea.
5. Bananas
Eating a banana can be useful in combating insomnia because it contains an amino acid called tryptophan that helps raise serotonin levels, which help regulate sleep patterns. It also will elevate your mood and help regulate your apetite. Minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium present in this fruit also help with sleep.
6. Warm Milk
Warm milk is an excellent home remedy to relax your mind and body. Moreover, like bananas, milk contains tryptophan that promotes sleep.
7. Fenugreek Juice
Fenugreek ( Methi) reduces anxiety, insomnia, and dizziness.
8. Valerian
Valerian is a medicinal herb with sedative and muscle relaxing properties. It induces relaxation and sleep.
9. Hot Bath
Taking a hot bath or shower about two hours before going to bed can be of great help in treating insomnia. It works as a good bedtime ritual to relax your body and soothe nerve endings. For better effect apply oil to head and body if you want.
10. Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey
Apple cider vinegar contains amino acids that relieve fatigue. Plus, it helps break down fatty acids that release tryptophan. Honey, too, promotes sleep by raising your insulin and causing a release of serotonin, a brain chemical that helps regulate sleep/wake cycles.
Source https://www.top10homeremedies.com/home-remedies/home-remedies-insomnia.html/
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