Post by Dr.Tejal Daftary , Oct 13, 2021.
INSOMNIA AND HOMEOPATHY
Insomnia (sleeplessness) is a common sleep disorder in which a person experiences difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep or wakes up too early. Insomnia can lead to long periods of wakefulness and difficulty initiating sleep. It can also cause a person to wake up early, and not be able to fall back asleep or maintain sleep. Tossing, turning in bed and restlessness are common signs of insomnia. HomeopathY for insomnia works by treating the underlying physical and psychological conditions that may be causing the disorder. Every person tends to experience sleeplessness occasionally, and usually, it gets resolved on its own with a good night’s sleep. Diagnosis of insomnia is made when a person faces difficulty sleeping for three nights in the span of a week for a minimum of three months, and it is causing significant distress in everyday life. What Happens if a Person Doesn’t Get Enough Sleep? Not getting enough sleep can lead to the following effects: – waking up unrefreshed, tired in the morning – feeling sleepy in the daytime – feeling weak, tired, fatigue during daytime – remaining irritable during the day – having low mood – depressed feeling – mood swings – having difficulty concentrating during daytime – reduced alertness – poor performance at job or school – high risk of accidents – chronic insomnia may lead to weight gain. It does so by affecting the way our bodies process and store carbohydrates – Chronic insomnia is a risk factor to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disease and stroke Holistic Approach to Treat Insomnia Homeopathy treats the problem internally, by understanding the cause of different symptoms instead of suppressing them. Often, Insomnia is the result of an underlying problem, and homeopathy works cohesively to treat the psychological and physical symptoms that may be causing the disorder.
