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Insomnia

Physical or mental illness, hormonal influences or simply stress: There are many reasons for insomnia. Insomnia means having difficulties in falling asleep, difficulties in sleeping through the night, waking up early in the morning and chronic unrestful sleep. In addition, those affected complain of, for example, fatigue, attention or memory problems, mood disorders, tension, headaches and/or worries about the sleep disorder. Insomnia is one of the most common forms of sleep disorders. They can be triggered, for example, by mental stress (e.g. financial worries) or medication abuse (such as excessive use of sleeping pills).

Symptoms

    Fatigue
    Difficulty falling asleep at night
    Waking up during the night
    Waking up too early
    Not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep
    Daytime tiredness or sleepiness
    Irritability, depression or anxiety
    Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering
    Increased errors or accidents
    Ongoing worries about sleep

What To Expect

The unsatisfactory duration or quality of sleep affects the state of health and performance during the day. It can slow down your reaction time and can increase the risk of long-term conditions. It can lead to considerable suffering. Insomnia can occur acutely and subside again, but under certain conditions (maladjustments on a physical, mental and psychological level) it can also become chronic.

Made Worse By

There are many causes for insomnia. Stress, poor sleep habits, eating too much late in the evening, mental health disorders, some medications, caffeine, nicotine and alcohol and many more common causes can be the reason for a restless night.

Diagnosed By

When dealing with sleep disturbances it's important to talk to a doctor or general practitioner. If a specific sleep disorder is suspected or if an already known sleep disorder persists it's best to visit a sleep medical centre

Remedies that may help with Insomnia

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Chamomile-Lavender Sleep-Aid

Chamomile tea makes you sleepy and can be a healthy sleep aid. Supplements with chamomile or a lavender aromatherapy can help you fall asleep faster.

Ailments this remedy may help with:
Instructions:
  1. Make an infusion in a covered container using 1-2 heaped tsp per 150 ml of water.
  2. Take prior to sleeping
  3. Alternatively, take 1 tsp of tincture with water up to 3 times a night.
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Passionflower Treatment for Insomnia

Ailments this remedy may help with:
Instructions:
  1. Take tablets containing Valerian, Hops, Passionflower or all three.
  2. Or make a sachet with dried hops and place inside your pillow.

Disclaimer Do not take hops internally if feeling low or depressed


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