Homeopathy help for Sleep 😴

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person finds it difficult to fall asleep or to stay asleep. Insomnia also includes poor sleep quality, restless sleep, waking up several times during sleep, and feeling un-refreshed or tired after waking up.  

 There are various causes of insomnia - stress, grief, depression, emotional disturbance, menopause and of course, stimulants like coffee and alcohol. Insomnia is also one of the major concerns in elderly people.

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Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

Exercise regularly - exercising for at least thirty minutes each day will help you fall asleep at night. Just make sure you don’t do it too close to bedtime or the reverse will be true.

Write it down and get it out - if your mind races when you try to sleep, writing you thoughts, plans and worries in a book can be a useful way of calming and emptying your mind.

Consider a talking therapy or homeopathy - to help with stress, depression or other emotional disturbances.

Make your bedroom an attractive place to sleep - you will sleep much better in a relaxed and uncluttered environment.

Take a hot bath or shower before bed - this will increase the temperature of your body. The fall in temperature as it returns to normal will encourage relaxation and help with sleep.

Maintain a moderate temperature - the recommended temperature for sleep is no more than 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). A warmer temperature can disturb sleep.

Darkness will help - even small amounts of light can disrupt your body’s production of the neuro-transmitters needed for sleep. Reduce the light in your room by black-out curtains and avoid sudden exposures to bright light if getting up at night, as these can stop your body’s production of melatonin.

Try wearing an eye mask to block out light.

Go to bed at the same time each night - and get up at the same time each morning, too, even on weekends. Your body clock will synchronise with these times making it easier to go to sleep as well as to wake up in the morning.

Change the noise - gentle music, white or brown noise or relaxation apps can help you relax and unwind. Sounds of the ocean can be particularly soothing for sleep.

Add a little fragrance - lavender essential oil soothes and relaxes. Sprinkle a few drops around your bedroom before going to bed.

Balance menopausal hormones - hormonal changes at menopause can cause hot flushes, joint pain, and palpitations that interfere with sleep. Bring your body back into balance with the help of homeopathy.

Avoid caffeine - drinking coffee, or even tea, will stop some people falling asleep. Be aware that caffeine is also in some processed foods, drinks, and even medications such as diet pills.

Avoid foods which irritate - dairy and wheat products are high on the list of foods that cause sleep-disturbing problems such as gastrointestinal upsets, congestion, gas, and apnoea in sensitive people.

Avoid fluids two hours before bed - this will reduce the likelihood of waking to go to the bathroom. Empty your bladder before going to bed.

Avoid snacks, especially sugars and processed grains, before bed - these foods cause rapid spikes and drops in blood sugar levels that disturb sleep.

Avoid alcohol - the drowsiness produced by alcohol is short-lived and stops you entering the deeper and more restful stages of sleep. As its effect wears off some hours later, you are also more likely to wake and then be unable to go back to sleep.

Sip chamomile tea before going to bed - chamomile tea has a mild homeopathic effect of relieving anxiety and inducing relaxation – just the thing for a good night’s sleep.

Try not to keep checking your phone - and face your alarm clock away from you - watching the hours tick by as you try to sleep will only increase your stress and make it harder to drift off.

Top Homeopathic Remedies for Sleep 

There are many wonderful remedies which can be used to match your individual symptoms:

The best remedy for sleeplessness from constant thinking is Coffea  - when the brain feels completely occupied with thoughts, repetition of thoughts and over-activity of the brain. There is physical restlessness; nervous energy and excitement. It can also be used to counteract the effects of a caffeinated product that has been taken too close to bed-time. 

Kali Phos is the top remedy for sleeplessness from stress - which may be from anxiety or worry about work and from over working or studying. Extreme weakness is another key symptom of Kali phos.

Arsenic Album is a very beneficial remedy for sleeplessness with anxiety, restlessness and anxious thoughts engaging the mind. Waking after midnight, with a need to sit up and maybe open the window.

THANK YOU FOR READING & SWEET DREAMS!

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Linzi White RSHom