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Insomnia, or the inability to fall and stay asleep, affects nearly everyone at some time or another. Occasionally people will get a full night’s sleep and still wake up feeling unrested for one reason or another. While drug companies have worked hard to come up with various over-the-counter, or OTC, and prescription drugs to battle sleeplessness, often these medications include harmful side effects just as bad or worse than the insomnia. Luckily there are natural alternatives to these medications that do not pose the same risks to the patient who suffers from sleeplessness. Throughout this article, these alternatives will be discussed in greater detail in order to prove the benefits of natural insomnia treatments over man-made medications.

There are several naturally occurring chemicals that lead people to feel sleepy. Probably the most common one is the amino acid Tryptophan. This is the ingredient in turkeys that make so many people feel relaxed and sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner. Tryptophan helps the brain create the chemicals serotonin and melatonin, which help the human body feel relaxed, calm and able to sleep. Dairy products, whole grain products and nuts are also good Tryptophan foods, perfect for before-bed snacks. Avoid foods high in protein and focus on high carbohydrate and calcium foods to help fight sleeplessness.

Much as there are foods and drinks (like milk) that will help you get to sleep, there are also foods that can be detrimental to falling and staying asleep throughout the night.

Any food or drink that contains caffeine should be avoided for at least three hours before bed (more if you still have problems getting to sleep).

Be wary of teas since many of them contain caffeine.

Look for the words caffeine-free, if you don’t see them then you should assume the tea is caffeinated.

Another sneaky possessor of caffeine is OTC headache and pain medications, many of which include caffeine to boost the effectiveness of the active ingredients. Carefully read the labels of any medications prior to taking them before trying to sleep.

Phosphatidylserine is an anti-cortisol that helps keep blood sugar stabilized throughout the night. Sudden spikes in blood sugar have been shown to be a contributing factor to frequently waking up during the night. People who are severely stressed sometimes experience racing thoughts while trying to sleep. These thoughts raise the levels of cortisol in the body and make it difficult to relax enough to fall asleep. Phosphatidylserine combats this effect, which can lead to falling asleep and more importantly staying asleep.

Another important ingredient in effective natural sleeplessness solutions is the amino-acid GABA, which helps the body regenerate while asleep and wake up feeling rested. While getting enough sleep is important, the quality of that sleep is even more important (just ask anyone who has an old mattress). GABA helps the release of growth hormone, which aids in the restfulness of the sleep state. It is obvious that natural insomnia solutions are better for the sleep state and the general health of those who suffer from sleeplessness.

Richard Smart
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/natural-help-for-those-suffering-with-sleeplessness-219528.html

Want to know what the leading cause of marital strife is after money and infidelity? Would you believe snoring? This will come as no surprise to the wives and husbands of those who snore. Snoring causes frustration, divorce and even attempted murder. People will do whatever they must to ensure a good night’s sleep, in fact I know of a lady who went to the expense of building and extra bedroom on her house just to get away from the noise!

A grumpy partner is not the worst thing about snoring though. It can also have a serious impact on your health. Snoring may well mean you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in which you actually stop breathing for seconds at a time and finally wake up gasping for breath. This causes lack of oxygen in the bloodstream, disturbed sleep patterns and poor quality sleep.

Doctors are now warning that snoring and sleep apnea can lead to heart problems. The link between snoring and poor concentration and car accidents is well established. Throw in daytime drowsiness, poor moods and lack of concentration and you have many reasons to get this wretched disorder out of your life and as fast as possible. To best do this we need to find out what are the main causes for snoring.

Snoring is due to the soft tissues in the mouth and throat vibrating. This can be due to many reasons.

Being overweight – The more weight you carry, the more pressures you put on your diaphragm, lungs and breathing apparatus.

Sleeping on your back – This allows the mouth to drop open.

Alcohol – Drinking causes heavy sleeping.

Sleeping Pills – Sleeping pills induce heavy sleep and the snorer will sleep through a snoring episode.

Nicotine withdrawal – Smoking leads to withdrawal of nicotine from the bloodstream at night causing sleep disturbances and snoring

Based on these facts, some simple cures for snoring would be as follows:

1 – Make sure you don’t sleep on your back. Sew some cotton reels to the back of your pajamas. – Cut down on the alcohol and cigarettes.

2 – Use homeopathic or herbal remedies instead of sleeping drugs.

3 – Lose weight!

Of course this isn’t going to be enough to stop the serious snorer, so let’s have a look at some of the more popular “snoring cures” to see which have the best and most lasting results.

There are oral devices which physically depress the tongue, opening up the airway. Although some people find these devices helpful, others find them too uncomfortable to allow them to fall asleep. Some snorers find relief with a ’snoring ring” which works on the principle of acupressure. Others disagree and say it didn’t help at all.

Then there are the sprays, tablets and injections. These do not have a great success rate and are probably not even worth trying. The serious snoring cures are the C-Pap machine and of course snoring surgery. We are looking at serious money here, although C-Paps can be hired. If your snoring is in fact sleep apnea, then these two alternatives may be the best choice.

From listening to clients and even from my own experience, snoring exercises are the best priced and most effective way to permanently end snoring. Exercises strengthen the throat muscles which prevents the soft tissues collapsing into the throat. Together with prevention strategies and a healthy lifestyle, these exercises may mean the end of snoring for many people.

Wendy Owen
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/how-to-find-a-cure-for-snoring-the-truth-823145.html

Sleep is so unique a process. Even with all these researches, no scientists can today accurately tell why living things sleep or what induces sleep. Ayurveda puts great emphasis on sleep and gives you the guidelines of healthy sleeping habits.

The quality and quantity of sleep are equally important. Your selection of hours for sleep is also equally important.

<h2>How Much Sleep Do You Need</h2>

A healthy adult person requires 6-7 hours of sleep. Having a consistent sleeping pattern is also important. Children, old age people, and people suffering from diseases can sleep longer than seven hours.

<h2>When to Sleep</h2>

Sleeping under the moon is good for health while sleeping under the sun is detrimental. That is, sleep during night only. People tired of physical exertion, sex, diseases, etc can sleep during day time too. The best time to sleep is between 10.30 pm and 5.30 am.

<h2>More about Daytime Sleeping</h2>

Day sleeping is harmful to healthy persons, while it is recommended for people are tired after sex, physical exertion, speech, long journey, alcohol consumption, anger, fear, sadness, etc. People suffering from diarrhoea, old people, children, weak people, people suffering from thirst, hunger or pain, etc can sleep during daytime.

Daytime sleeping in not healthful for obese persons; people who take fatty food on a daily basis; people suffering from toxins; and people with throat diseases.

<h2>Sleeplessness or Insomnia </h2>

High atmospheric temperature, old age, diseases, mental disturbances, etc causes sleeplessness. It can cause other health problems like fatigue.

<h2>For a Good Night’s Sleep</h2>

Applying coconut oil or sesame oil on head and whole body before you bath is good for promoting sleep. Massage the bottom of your feet with sesame oil before going to sleep – it can promote sleep and can cure headaches.

<h2>About Use of Sleeping pills</h2>

Ayurveda never recommends use of sleeping pills. Instead of sleeping pills, you can try yoga, meditation, travelling to serene locations and the techniques of bringing your mind to under your control.

Having a balanced lifestyle can help you get normal hours of sleep. Stress causes sleeplessness, which leads to several other problems. Thus, having good amounts of sleep is important for healthy mind and body.

Dev Saras
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-healthy-sleeping-habits-674833.html

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