Insomnia
Insomnia is marked by poor quality of sleep and may manifest itself in any of the following ways:
- problems falling asleep
- becoming wakeful during the night
- waking too early
- waking unrefreshed
- overall inability to sleep
Causes
- Stress
- Noise or interruptions
- Extremes in temperature
- A change in lifestyle or circumstance
- Depression
- Excessive alcohol or caffeine
- Shiftwork
Treatment
- Relaxation therapy - - Aromatherapy - oils such as Nutmeg, Lemon, Tumeric and Yarrow are soothing.
- Supplements – Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Melatonin, Niacin
- Herbs – Passionflower, valerian, skullcap
- Regular exercise during the day
- Just before bed - chamomile tea a hot bath, or reading a book
- Refrain from eating after 5 pm.