How to treat Insomnia & Sleep problems naturally
Identify the underlying cause & give your body the support it needs
Sleep problems can wreak havoc in our daily functioning
People experience sleep problems in different ways, such as:
- Do you have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep?
- Do you wake up in the early hours of the morning and struggle to fall back to sleep?
- Or do you find you simply can’t switch off and get to sleep in the first place?
Common causes include:
- Mental overstimulation
- Blood sugar swings
- Emotional upset or stress
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Rundown nervous system
- Snoring
- Sleep apnea
- Nightmares
- Environmental factors
- Medical drugs
- Chronic pain
- Menopause
- PMS
- Restless legs syndrome
Sleep problems are increasingly common and affect many of us at some time or other during our lives. For about 9% of people, sleep issues can become a chronic condition which in turn can have dramatic consequences across a person’s physical and psychological health.
Isolating the cause is a key step. From there, Naturopathpathic treatment can be used to help correct predisposing factors.
There are also things you can do to help promote a good night’s sleep:
What you can do
- Avoid caffeine entirely, as its effects can last for up to 24 hours.
- Ensure you have proper nutrition, as deficiencies in minerals and trace elements can contribute to insomnia.
- Control blood sugar swings by consuming a small snack before bed, which can help regulate adrenaline levels.
- Create a sleep-friendly environment by keeping your sleeping area clean, tidy, and free of noise pollution.
- Turn off Wi-Fi and switch your mobile device to airplane mode during the night.
- Establish a consistent wake-up time, even if you feel tired, to maintain your natural body clock.
- Try chamomile tea, which may promote relaxation.
- Avoid foods high in processed sugar like chocolates, cakes, ice cream, and soft drinks.
If you would like any help with sleep or tiredness issues please get in touch. I look forward to having the opportunity to help you with this.