subject: Lack Of Sleep - Treatment Options [print this page] Sleep disorder or lack of sleep is a medical condition that abnormally influences the quality, duration and behavior of a person's sleep. Depression, anxiety and other mood disorders; heartburn, menopause, diabetes and arthritis are some of the reasons for this condition. Night terrors, nightmares, sleepwalking, head banging, sleep talking, grinding the teeth and wetting the bed are other kinds of sleep problems. Sleep disorders will cause the immune system with consequential increases in viral and bacterial infections, depression, skin problems, headaches and much more. Whether it is caused by physical or mental factors, most sleep disorders can be managed or treated successfully once they are correctly diagnosed. Good dietary practices, regular sleep patterns and proper exercise are necessary to correct sleeping disorders.
Increased stresses and workloads of modern life often lead to sleep disorders. Many of such disorders are undetectable or may be left unconcerned or untreated that may lead to life-threatening issues such as strokes and permanent paralysis during the sleep. Numerous medications (tranquilizers) are available that claim to induce sound sleep or cure sleep disorders that may have different side effects associated. Therefore, people prefer alternative treatments for sleep disorders that herbal baths, infusions, herbal teas, herbal supplements etc that offer relaxation and stress free sleep without any ill effects. They may aid those people who need some extra support to achieve a good night's sleep.
All the herbal supplements that claim to be prepared naturally may not be actually safe and healthy. It is advised to carefully go through the ingredients that actually stimulate sleep and discontinue it usage once you come across any unusual symptom such as headache, stomach upset etc. The herbs such as Valerian and hops have medicinal properties to treat sever insomnia and are used as active ingredients in the formation of sleep support supplements. Herbs with sedative properties such as passion flower, skullcap, chamomile are some of the many ingredients of the supplements. Selected amino acids such as L-Threonine and D-Phenylalanine, specialized nutrients such as Vinpocetine, SAMe, Resveratrol and Huperzine A, as well as other nutrients and co-factors are also used in the preparation. Herbs that not only promote sleep by relaxing nervous system, but also eliminate the symptoms of sleep disorders are also main constituents of these supplements.
Sleeping disorders can also treated through soothing herbal baths by adding herbal infusions to hot water at the time of sleep. Herbal baths in hot water activates the herbal extracts to pass through our skin into the blood stream, finally relaxing our nervous system to induce restful sleep. Taking herbal teas such as lemon balm tea, young pine tea, etc before bedtime offers excellent comforting sleep. Preparing herbal infusions with herbs such as fennel seeds, horsetail, peppermint leaves, orange blossoms, etc and mixing them with equal parts of the above said herbs can tranquil your nerves, thereby promoting peaceful sleep.
There are several light therapy treatments, melatonin hormone treatment, relaxation therapies, breathing device treatments, cognitive behavior therapy, psychotherapy etc to improve sleep patterns. In addition, practicing regular sleep schedules, eating healthy balanced diet, loosing weight, taking proper exercises, and avoiding alcohols, alcoholic beverages and caffeine are beneficiary lifestyle changes that work a lot in improving difficulty in sleeping.
