Insomnia - Causes and Treatment

A variety of sleep disorders, generally called insomnia, are known to more than a third of the world's inhabitants. Women face such difficulties more often, especially after the age of 45. To solve the problem it is important to establish what caused insomnia - the causes and treatment of this pathology are closely interrelated. After eliminating the factors that provoked disturbances in the night rest, as a rule, sleep is completely normalized.

Causes of insomnia and its treatment with folk remedies

In most cases, the described problem develops against the background of external unfavorable circumstances:

• climate change or time zone in connection with moving, traveling;
• work in night shifts;
• psychological and emotional overload;
• frequent visits to entertainment facilities, nightclubs;
• susceptibility to stress, experiences;
• abuse of caffeine (chocolate, tea, coffee);
• physical discomfort when falling asleep - uncomfortable pillow, mattress;
• noisy environment;
• too high a temperature in the bedroom;
• overeating before going to bed.

In addition, the causes of insomnia can be various diseases:

• chronic and obstructive pathologies of the lungs and bronchi;
• gastrointestinal disorders;
• craniocerebral trauma;
• restless legs syndrome ;
• neurological diseases;
• pathology of the brain;
• diseases accompanied by severe pain syndrome of any localization;
• mental disorders;
• central apnea;
• Pickwick syndrome;
• night myoclonus.

Also, sleep disorders are often provoked by medication, including hypnotics, therefore, in the first place, a comprehensive treatment of the causes and symptoms of insomnia without tablets and any other chemicals is recommended.

To begin with it is necessary to adhere to the general recommendations:

1. Go to bed, wake up in the morning at the same time.
2. Do not overeat at night, it is better to eat an easy second supper.
3. Daily exercise.
4. To buy a comfortable mattress and pillow.
5. Avoid for 1-2 hours before going to bed reading, watching TV, computer games in bed.
6. Create in the bedroom the quietest, darkest and quietest setting.
7. Ventilate the room before going to bed.
8. If possible, do not take the medication for a few hours before falling asleep.
9. Limit the consumption of tonic beverages.
10. Do not smoke or drink alcohol before going to bed.

From folk recipes, you can pay attention to herbal teas with the following plants:

• Dill seeds;
• cones of hops ;
• peppermint;
• chamomile;
• Linden blossom;
• lemon.

The most simple and tasty means is a traditional glass of warm milk with a teaspoon of natural honey (in the absence of allergy), drunk before bed.

Causes and treatment of senile insomnia

It is known that with age, sleep disorders become chronic. This is due to such factors:

• reduction of physical, mental and social activity;
• taking a lot of medicines because of health problems;
• deterioration in sleep quality (less deep, more restless);
• senile diseases of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular system.

An important role in the treatment of insomnia in old age is the elimination of its cause, the therapy of diseases that cause disturbances in night sleep, the correction of lifestyle and nutrition, and increased activity. Additionally, doctors recommend using various relaxation techniques and relaxation before falling asleep.

Hormonal causes of insomnia in women and its treatment

A beautiful half of humanity is more likely than men to suffer from sleep disorders, since the balance of hormones affects its quality. With hypo- and hyperthyroidism, menopause, estrogen deficiency, women face insomnia.

To cope with this problem it is possible only after consultation with the endocrinologist, who will appoint not only hormone replacement therapy, but also soft sedatives or hypnotics.