Treat Your Insomnia Naturally With Herbal Remedies

By Keira Adams

If you experience insomnia regularly, you know that it is a real concern that can cause you significant difficulties. When you're short on sleep, it can have a significant affect on your ability to perform your daily routine.

You might consider asking your physician for a prescription. However frequently the side effects of insomnia medications are almost as bad as the condition itself. If that's the case, you might want to think about some herbal options that are considered to be useful insomnia cures.

Consider beginning with something comparatively mild, such as chamomile. For numerous generations, chamomile has been considered an effective means of bringing on sleep. It is believed to have some anti-inflammatory characteristics as well. So it might help to alleviate your minor aches and pains, which you might not even be mindful of. Have a cup of chamomile tea before turning in for the night for the best results.

Another herb you might want to consider is lavender. Lavender is known for its ability to calm down the nervous system. It is an especially effective treatment for individuals with insomnia that is due to anxiety or stress. Try lightly spraying some lavender oil on your pillow before you go to bed at night.

Passion flower is considered by many herbalists to be a highly effective natural remedy for insomnia. Not only can it calm you and help to bring on sleep, it is also known as a pain reliever. The Aztecs utilized it for both relief from pain and as a sedative.

Another commonly used treatment for insomnia is St John's Wort. It has a long history of use for insomnia and other health conditions including depression.

You could also try Valerian Root. People have been curing their insomnia with this herb for many generations. It is one of the most commonly utilized herbs for insomnia because of its natural sedative action. Another of its uses is as a muscle relaxant. Not only do its sedative properties combat insomnia, they can also lessen nervous problems and calm your restlessness.

Be sure that you carefully follow the directions when using any herbal remedy, regardless of what it's for. The fact that they're a natural product doesn't mean that there cannot be negative reactions. Also, taking higher doses than recommended will not accelerate your treatment. And there is the risk that it will in fact get worse.

Any one of these herbs can be effective for managing your insomnia. However it will probably require some patient testing before you find one that helps you the most. - 30196

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Falling Asleep Fast

By Rose K. Kuffner

Rose here...tonight I want to discuss how to fall asleep fast. Do you have a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep? A lot of us lay in bed every night and worry about work and family issues. Stress is the number one cause why people can't relax and fall asleep. Here are a few tips and techniques to help you relax and fall asleep fast.

The number one thing to do before you go to bed is set up a nightly routine. A nightly routine will allow you to get into a mind set to fall asleep. Unwind in a warm bath filled with chamomile bath salts. Chamomile has been know to help those with insomnia. It makes not only a wonderful bath but a tea as well. If you don't like tea have a warm glass of milk, but don't drink too much before you go to bed or you will be getting up in the middle of the night to go.

There is a new product on the market that absorbs natural sleep aid ingredients into your system. It's not a pill, it's not a liquid, it's a toothpaste. Yes, PearlyDreams toothpaste is made with; passion flower extract, melatonin, valerian and balm mint all herbs known to have relaxing properties. As you know melatonin is produced in our pineal glands and regulates our sleep cycle. When we don't produce enough melatonin we have trouble falling asleep. Jet lag, working odd hours, too much light in your bedroom and age are factors that cause us to produce less melatonin.

Make sure your room is as sound proof as possible. If you are traveling sometimes this is hard to do. You might want to consider listening to sleep music, white noise or binaural sound waves. What is white noise? White noise is a neutral sound that will drown out external noises. A white noise machine is relatively inexpensive, but if you cant afford one a fan or the air conditioner will work just the same.

Have you ever tried a self-hypnotic tape for relaxation which uses repetitive suggestions, subliminal messages and deep breathing? Deep breathing is a great way to get you to relax because is slows down your heart rate. Take a deep breath until you see your entire torso expand and hold it for 10 seconds. Exhale counting backwards from 8-1, repeat 2 more times. Repetitive suggestions include tightening areas of your body while you are taking a deep breathe. Keep the area tense for ten seconds. As you exhale slowly release the tension. A self-hypnotic tape or CD is good for two reasons; one it helps you relax and two it keeps your mind off stressful matters allowing you to fall asleep faster. Not a fan of hypnosis? Then meditation will also help you to fall asleep by lowering your heart rate. Concentrate on a single word and repeat it over and over matching your breathing pattern or heart beat. Gradually say the word slower and slower and eventually you will fall asleep.

Other suggestions to prepare for sleep try reading, writing or anything that will get your mind off whatever you are stressing about. Make sure you are not in restrictive clothing. Anything that is too tight will not move with you when you turn over. I feel loose fitting pajamas are easier to sleep in than a nightgown that is sometimes tighter around the shoulders and rides up during the night.

Lets talk about your mattress..do you feel the coils, sink to the middle and wake up will a back ache? You want a new mattress but due to the economy it doesn't fit into your budget. A memory foam mattress pad topper with a terry cloth cover will allow even distribution of your weight by alleviating your pressure points so you wake up without aches or pains. A common complaint about a memory foam mattress pad topper is that it holds in body heat and become too soft. A terry cloth cover eliminates that problem by allowing air to flow between you and the mattress keeping you cooler. It is recommended to keep your room temperature 65 or less, don't pile on the blankets and keep the pets off the bed. They not only will add additional heat, they also disturb your sleep. Your bed is a haven used only for sleep and sex. No TV, No food and No video games in your bed. How can you sleep with crumbs?

Now you are ready for sleep and as you drift off I don't know if you have ever noticed but your mind will remember your last dream. Even though it is fleeting, it might remind you enough for you to remember more of it. These dreams are called lucid dreams. They are the conscious dreams you have when you are in between a sleep and a wake state. When you are having a hard time falling asleep remind yourself that sleep means lucid dreaming and your subconscious mind will make sure when remembering your dream that you will get to sleep fast. When you wake up in the morning you might want to keep a dream or sleep journal. As time goes by your mind will remember more and more of your dreams. In your journal you can also keep track of how long it takes you to fall asleep and what you did to fall asleep faster.

In closing I just want to talk about one more thing...naps. Do you find yourself taking a three or four hour nap in the afternoon then staying up til 3 or 4 in the morning because you weren't tired when it was a decent bedtime. Now you have to get up at 7am and go to work feeling restless and mad at yourself but you take another nap again that afternoon? You've gotten yourself into a terrible sleeping pattern, if you are going to nap have a 'power nap' of only 15 to 20 minutes. You will still wake up refreshed, but most of all you will be able to adhere to your nightly routine and wake up in the morning ready to take on the world! This is Off the Kuff with the Kuffner Twins Rose and Kitty - 30196

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What is a Biomat and what does it do?

By Cynthia Ryan

A natural healing device, combining three distinct methods of healing into one device, the Biomat is a truly unique creation. Simple enough to be used by anyone at all, no matter how unwell or disabled they might be, the Biomat provides a powerful healing tool. The Biomat uses far infrared rays (FIR), alongside negative ions, and powerful amethyst crystals in its healing. It has also been approved by the FDA for use as a medical device, so it's completely safe.

The Biomat has been used in the treatment of many conditions, and has been shown to improve health in many ways. The Biomat does this by synergistically combining the effects of far infrared rays (FIR), negative ion production, and the healing power of amethyst crystals. The most obvious effect of far infrared energy is that it produces warmth; however the unseen and unfelt effect is that it actually aids healing at a cellular level. For starters, it is able to penetrate several inches into the body, allowing deep penetration. It has been shown that cancer cells can't survive over 107 degrees F, while healthy cells are able to function at such temperatures.

FIRs are also able to reduce pain and feelings of stress, as they are able to expand blood vessels, which also increases blood circulation. Greater circulation, allows greater oxygen passage through the blood vessels, enabling oxygen to reach more areas of the body efficiently, especially those where there is an injury, enabling faster healing. FIRs affect the balance of hormones in the body as well, improving levels of several important hormones including cortisone, melatonin, testosterone, prolactin, and thyroid hormone. Areas of the body that suffer from inflammation and swelling are also assisted by FIRs.

Those who are unable to exercise due to illness or disability find the Biomat especially beneficial, as it enables them to participate in what amounts to a cardio workout that burns up to 600 calories in a half hour session, while they simply lie on it.

The second healing modality of the Biomat are negative ions, which benefit the body numerous ways. Where more positive ions than negative ions circulate through the body, the cell walls close, preventing waste elimination and nutrient absorption. An increase in negative ions reverses this affect, and also assists in the improvement of calcium and sodium levels in the blood, making it more alkaline. Ideally, the body should remain in an alkaline environment, for one thing because an alkaline environment prevents the growth of cancer cells.

The amethyst crystals in the Biomat possess healing qualities of their own, but one of their key functions in the Biomat is the amplification of the FIRs, allowing them the deep, powerful penetration which is so beneficial. The purifying and calming qualities of amethyst crystals also make them a beneficial component of the Biomat.

There are sizes of Biomats for just about any application. Those who purchase a Biomat for home use can find one to fit any bed size, from a single to a king, and those who use Biomats for their professional practices can purchase ones that fit onto a massage table or similar. - 30196

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Sleep Aids Can Save A Good Night's Sleep Better Than Counting Sheep

By Christopher Adams

If you are struggling to get a good night's sleep than you are most likely in need of good sleep aids. Night after night the struggle to fall asleep leaves you feeling as though you never stopped moving overnight. When your life is at a higher than average level of pressure or intensity, sleep aids can be the one thing that save you.

When your body is suffering from sleep deprivation you run the risk of developing physical problems that are not comfortable in the slightest. Anytime someone presents with chronic fatigue it is important to address it early as issues like difficulty with vision, difficulty focusing, and difficulty controlling aches and pains throughout the body are normal. You may even suddenly find that you are falling asleep without warning throughout the day. Even just a thirty second cat nap behind the wheel can have deadly consequences.

A good night's sleep is the epicenter of a highly productive life. Serious or prolonged sleep deprivation can cause emotional changes and reactions that are rather frightening. When you seriously compromised in your sleep pattern you may feel inclined to take a nap during the day. While this would feel good, chances are you wouldn't stay down for longer than a few minutes.

You are going to want to find a sleep aid that is within your best interests. With so many to choose from there are some things that you will have to change while you're adjusting. If you're going to try a natural medication or hormone for sleep be sure you do it on a day when you won't have to be alone for any period of time.

Healthy sleep patterns are the foundation for healthy living. Without it, the body is just so deprived of its necessities that other health problems often occur. We see this evidence in children who do not receive enough regular rest. While we might not be throwing a full blown temper tantrum we are prone to severe irritability and a world of crankiness. Just because we aren't throwing our toys across the room doesn't mean that we aren't having a temper tantrum.

Many people choose to try an over the counter naturally based sleep aid. It works really well for some people and not so well for others. Prescribed medication for sleep is usually one of the most sought after prescription for sleeping assistance. Whatever your insomnia needs are, you can be sure there is a way to fulfill them.

Go to bed early and take a sleep aid right at bedtime if you're going to try something new. Never try a medication for sleep, even an over the counter one, if you are trying to squeak in four hours of sleep before work. You need a full seven to eight hours at least of real sleep before becoming active again. Some people actually need longer. If you find that you can easily sleep ten hours and still feel groggy and tires then it is quite likely that you need to try a different type of sleep medication.

You will probably sleep differently on medication. In many cases, patients indicate that they no longer have dreams. This isn't entirely true. When you take a medication for sleep you tend to fall into a deeper REM sleep. This may mean that you are dreaming but you are asleep enough that you can't remember having the dream. A solid sleep will often leave you without memorable dreams. Sleep aids for a good night's sleep tend to help you fall into that very deep and luxurious sleep that your body so desperately needs. - 30196

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A Good Night's Sleep Is Possible With Sleep Aids

By Christopher Adams

Sleep aids and getting a good night's sleep are more intertwined than ever. With so many pressures and hassles on our plates today it can be difficult to slow down both body and mind enough to allow sleep to come. During times of high anxiety and pressure, the likelihood of falling fast asleep on your own drops significantly.

It's not easy to get through the day when your body is not well rested. Your mind is anything but sharp and it doesn't take long before you start experience fatigue symptoms. Fatigue symptoms can include loss of concentration, aches, pains, blurry vision, and a tendency to fall into unexpected sleep for periods of five to ten minutes.

A good night's sleep is the epicenter of a highly productive life. Serious or prolonged sleep deprivation can cause emotional changes and reactions that are rather frightening. When you seriously compromised in your sleep pattern you may feel inclined to take a nap during the day. While this would feel good, chances are you wouldn't stay down for longer than a few minutes.

You are going to want to find a sleep aid that is within your best interests. With so many to choose from there are some things that you will have to change while you're adjusting. If you're going to try a natural medication or hormone for sleep be sure you do it on a day when you won't have to be alone for any period of time.

Adequate sleep is healthy for your mind and your body. The loss of significant sleep will not only hamper your body's ability to regenerate but it will trick the mind from time to time. The stronger the medication is the more time you will need to make sure you sleep it off during the day. We are really not any different from children who need to go to bed. We tend to have our very own grown up form of over tired temper tantrums.

Some sleep aids are more potent than others. If you're just looking for a little help over the edge into sleep, there are some natural products that use sleep hormones to help you get some rest. These may or may not work for you, but many people find that it is just enough help to at least get them started toward healthier sleep habits.

Go to bed early and take a sleep aid right at bedtime if you're going to try something new. Never try a medication for sleep, even an over the counter one, if you are trying to squeak in four hours of sleep before work. You need a full seven to eight hours at least of real sleep before becoming active again. Some people actually need longer. If you find that you can easily sleep ten hours and still feel groggy and tires then it is quite likely that you need to try a different type of sleep medication.

The type of sleep you experience on a sleep aid is generally of different quality compared to natural sleep. You tend to fall into a pattern of REM sleep that is so deep you can't remember dreaming at all throughout the night. Your body is begging for serious rest. This is one way to ensure it gets it. - 30196

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Insomnia with Nutmeg

By Zidni Agni

Nutmeg is member of the botanical family myristicaceae,this tall evergreen tree (myristica fragrans) is native to the Indonesian Banda Islands, where the Portuguese first found it in the 1500s. The Dutch soon monopolized the nutmeg trade, displacing the natives and working the plantations with indentured slaves and convicts.

Today nutmeg grows throughout Indonesia, Madagascar, Grenada, and the Caribbean. The tree has long, thin leaves and tiny yellow flowers, similar to a peach tree. The fruit itself looks like a fig as it buds and a funny round pear when it's ripe. The juicy pulp hides a pit surrounded by a red fleshy net, or mace. Beneath the mace is a pit with a hard exterior shell. And inside the shell is the nutmeg. The nutmeg is soft when first removed, but becomes rock hard when dried in the sun. Mace is also dried in the sun, and the two are packaged and sold separately.

Historically, nutmeg was used as a mild sedative, and it's a common belief that taking large quantities will produce a hallucinogenic effect. Nutmeg and mace share a similar flavor when ground. Mace is a bit stronger than the sweet, spicy nutmeg. Both are available whole and ground, but the flavor of the ground versions tends to dissipate rapidly. Special nutmeg graters are available for gadget-lovers, and they greatly extend the life of nuts. A grated nut will seal itself up after use, and very little of the flavorful oil will dissipate through the wound. Mace is equally long-lasting, although a bit more difficult to grind. I find that a mortar and some muscle work best for small amounts. Grind larger amounts of mace in a coffee grinder.

Nutmeg is commonly thought of as a sweet spice, but it's used in all sorts of savory recipes, too. French cuisine especially uses nutmeg in starch, grain, egg, and cheese dishes for just the right balance. Whole and ground nutmeg is widely available in markets across the globe.

Nutmeg benefit for health including for overcome natural acid reflux, maag, ear, insomnia, problem, headache, and diarhea.

Simple natural cures for insomnia is by consuming nutmeg. Crush nutmeg into a powder, take 1 tea spoon of those nutmeg powders and pour it in a glass of hot water and add some sugar, drink it after dinner.

Another sample is for overcome natural acid reflux. Take 1 gram of nutmeg powder, 6 gram or batu banana powder and pour it with a glass of hot water.

Nutmeg ingredients: saponin, miristisin, elemisi, lipase enzym, pektin, hars, lemonena and asam oleanolat. - 30196

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Learn How The BioMat works?

By Cynthia Ryan

The Biomat is a medical device that is designed as a healing and preventative tool which can be used in helping people improve their overall health by improving the body's immune system, improving circulation and cardiovascular health, relieving pain, burning calories and thus assisting in weight control, easing joint pain and stiffness, reducing stress and fatigue, improving skin health, and assisting in the body's detoxification process. It utilizes both far infrared light and negative ion technology with the healing power of amethyst crystals.

How does the Biomat actually work? Firstly, the far infrared rays (FIR) are a form of light energy which is invisible to human vision, and are a natural part of the light frequency of sunlight (living things also emit a certain amount of FIR). Healing using FIR is becoming more and more commonly used by both alternative practitioners and other medical professionals. FIR have a size of between 9 and-- microns, and it has been shown that light waves of this size resonate strongly with the body's cell tissues. When FIR light touches the body it produces warmth and also stimulates the metabolism.

The FIR are created in the Biomat when pulses of energy are put through a carbon ceramic material (known as Japanese Kurera Super Fiber). The generated FIR then pass through the layer of amethyst crystals in the Biomat which emits a long wavelength light which penetrates between 5 and 7 inches into the body.

The Biomat also produces negative ions which are shown to be beneficial for the body's health. Negative ions are all around us, but are particularly abundant in areas where nature abounds (lush rainforests, waterfalls, and the ocean). When negative ions are abundant, the brain receives more oxygen, which helps increase alertness and a greater attention span. As people aren't often in areas where there are abundant negative ions, the Biomat helps redress this by producing negative ions. It does this through the Kurera fiber interacting with DC current. The Kurera Super Fiber then generates a discharge of negative ions into the air, and helps convert positive ions in the body into negative ions. Doing this, the body is able to create more calcium and sodium minerals in the bloodstream, creating a healthier, more alkaline state in the body.

Amethyst crystal, as well as being known for its natural healing properties, is also a superconductor, which amplifies FIR in the Biomat enabling them to penetrate deeper into the body.

A person can use the Biomat by sleeping on it, and it can also be used for shorter periods (commonly done in clinical usage). Several insurance companies have approved the Biomat for use, given its ability to decrease pain and relieve musculo-skeletal issues. Some FIR products (including FIR saunas) use AC current, which is damaging to the body, while the Biomat converts AC into DC current, which is healthier for the body.

In both home use and professional use the Biomat is extremely useful. Those in the alternative medical fields such as chiropractors, acupuncturists, masseurs, and Reiki practitioners love the Biomat, as not only do they have healing properties but they also work well with their treatments and relax patients. - 30196

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How Does The BioMat work?

By Cynthia Ryan

The Biomat is a medical device that is designed as a healing and preventative tool which can be used in helping people improve their overall health by improving the body's immune system, improving circulation and cardiovascular health, relieving pain, burning calories and thus assisting in weight control, easing joint pain and stiffness, reducing stress and fatigue, improving skin health, and assisting in the body's detoxification process. It utilizes both far infrared light and negative ion technology with the healing power of amethyst crystals.

How does the Biomat perform these functions? Light energy in the form of far infrared rays (FIR) are invisible to human eyes, but can be felt as heat on the body, and are a natural part of the sun's light (all living things produce some FIR). More and more medical professionals and those involved in alternative healing therapies are beginning to use FIR in their practices. These FIRs are sized between 9 and-- microns, which is the size of light that resonates most closely with the cells in the body. In the body there is a feeling of warmth when it comes into contact with FIR, and the metabolism is also increased.

There is a substance known as Japanese Kurera Super Fiber in the Biomat, which is a layer of carbon ceramic material, which produces FIR when energy is pulsed through it. The amethyst crystals act as an amplifier for the FIR when they are passed through it, which creates a long wavelength light which can penetrate deeply into the body.

The Biomat also produces negative ions which are shown to be beneficial for the body's health. Negative ions are all around us, but are particularly abundant in areas where nature abounds (lush rainforests, waterfalls, and the ocean). When negative ions are abundant, the brain receives more oxygen, which helps increase alertness and a greater attention span. As people aren't often in areas where there are abundant negative ions, the Biomat helps redress this by producing negative ions. It does this through the Kurera fiber interacting with DC current. The Kurera Super Fiber then generates a discharge of negative ions into the air, and helps convert positive ions in the body into negative ions. Doing this, the body is able to create more calcium and sodium minerals in the bloodstream, creating a healthier, more alkaline state in the body.

Amethyst crystals have the ability to act as a super conductor in the Biomat, and this means that FIRs passed through it are actually amplified, and as a result provide greater penetration into body tissues.

The Biomat can be slept on at night, or can be used for shorter periods of time (which is often the case in clinical practice). The Biomat has been approved for use by several insurance companies, as they consider it beneficial in the treatment of pain and various musculo-skeletal problems. The Biomat provides several advantages over other FIR products (such as traditional infrared saunas) as it converts AC into DC current which is healthier for the body (AC current has been shown to be detrimental to human health).

In both home use and professional use the Biomat is extremely useful. Those in the alternative medical fields such as chiropractors, acupuncturists, masseurs, and Reiki practitioners love the Biomat, as not only do they have healing properties but they also work well with their treatments and relax patients. - 30196

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Take the Short Cut to Cure Insomnia - Try This Insomnia Natural Remedy and Sleep Tonight

By William Wallace

Imagine what would be like to get a good night sleep. To sleep the whole night and then wake up in the morning fresh and full of life. Well, there is an insomnia natural remedy that can help you achieve that.

Have you asked yourself what is the most inadequate thing you may do to get asleep? Attempting to get asleep. This can be defined as a vicious circle. So, can you NOT try to get asleep and get asleep? Can it be?

I imagine there are a lot of folks who might suggest at least one single insomnia natural remedy to beat insomnia, however, I would like to present to you a revolutionary insomnia therapy that can come to your rescue regarding insomnia, helping you in the process with other health conditions. This proven technology is not somewhat novel. It's been around since the 80's and has been used to improve memory, augment focusing, deal with ADHD, depression and, among also ... insomnia.

The Earth is filled of pulses. Our brain also produces specific pulses. While functioning it produces different types of pulses. While the mind functions it produces a form of pulses, and when resting it generates other types of pulses. Also, during the sleep, there are more types of pulses the brain creates, characteristic to various phases and depths of sleep.

Striving to get your sleep will only make things worse, since the brain makes pulses characteristic to activity stage and in this way insomnia is perpetuated. The audio technology I am introducing here is known as "brainwave entrainment" working at the root of the problem by training your pulses so that they are specific to the sleep state. It is also very important that this insomnia natural remedy, based on this proven technology, doesn't create dependency and it has no unwanted effects.

What is even cooler is that it can also ease anxiety. Anxiety affects many people. Whenever anxiety starts to creep in, you can use this same proven revolutionary insomnia therapy. - 30196

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Try Treating Your Insomnia Problem with Herbal Remedies

By Keira Adams

If you're one of the many sufferers of insomnia, you are likely trying to find a way to get relief. There are a variety of pharmaceutical medicines that can be taken, either over-the-counter or by prescription. Frequently, the prescriptions that are given are mostly used for depression. Not only do these merely mask the symptoms, instead of curing the problem, they also are very powerful medications. And they have very serious results if you stop taking them suddenly. As an alternative, you may want to think about utilizing an herbal remedy for insomnia, which can be a useful cure for your condition.

Insomnia can influence every area of your life. Your immune system can become depressed and you might become emotionally depressed in addition. When you are tired all day, it makes it very difficult to function normally. The sooner you can find a solution that fixes the problem for you, the better. And natural insomnia remedies can often be the best possible option.

An herbal remedy for insomnia is typically a milder alternative to pharmaceuticals. There are an assortment of herbal treatments that can be utilized to treat the symptoms of insomnia, most of which do not have the serious side effects that can come with medicine. That being said, there are many, like Valerian root, which is among the most commonly used, which are best not taken every night over an extended period of time.

For mild cases, you might be able to get to sleep with a basic chamomile infusion or tea. This is a very gentle aid to stress relief and can be used every night without worry.

Another alternative is to speak to an herbalist concerning an insomnia remedy. One who specializes in Chinese herbal medicine will first identify the origin of your insomnia issues. The herbalist can use a standard formula composed of different herbal remedies or can design a personalized formula exclusively for you. This formula may not even include the herbal treatments that are typically utilized to calm the nervous system.

If you're presently using prescription medicines, you need to seek professional advice before starting any herbal treatment. There can be herbal treatments and drugs that are contraindicated for concurrent use. For example, if you're taking MAO inhibitors, you must use care in taking St. Johns Wort, which is an herb frequently utilized for insomnia. - 30196

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The Symptoms of Insomnia - Are You Always Tired?

By Delia Marly

If you are feeling tired and having trouble sleeping then you may have insomnia. But this in itself is a very complex problem, which is often what leads to it being so difficult to treat. To help you out, here is a quick guide to the symptoms of insomnia, both common and more serious.

Common Insomnia Symptoms

Symptoms of insomnia generally include some of these common complaints: waking up many times during a night, finding it difficult to fall asleep in the first place, feeling anxious, putting on weight.

In general, if your trouble occurs more than around twice a week then it could be a serious problem. There are many reasons why it can happen, such as not being able to relax, and having a restless mind.

But the truth is that even if you do manage to fall asleep in the first place, another type of insomnia means that you might keep waking through the night, a number of times a week, leaving you very tired.

Other Indications of Insomnia

The most common symptoms are those that were listed above. However, you could even experience any number of symptoms.

Some of the most serious signs include changes in your behaviour, mood swings and severe levels of anxiety.

If you find that you're experiencing any of these then it could be the case that you have chronic insomnia. Treatment includes medication such as anti-depressants, and you should always visit a doctor for more advice. You don't have to experience all of the symptoms for insomnia to be present.

Conclusion

If you have a few bad night's sleep every now and again then this does not mean that you suffer with insomnia. In many cases, just working on your bedtime routine could make things a lot better.

You should also realise that some of the symptoms of insomnia, such as anxiety and depression, could even be the causes. This is why you should look at all areas of your life, and always seek medical advice. - 30196

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Can't Sleep Because Of Your Back Pain?

By Dr. Richard E. Busch III

I have treated many patients who had suffered with insomnia because of their back pain. Have you been up most of night with back pain? Are you desperate for a good night's sleep? Many patients I treat for back pain had not been able to sleep in the same bad with their spouse for years. Even though they had bought different mattresses, and some were very expensive. They said it would have been worth the money just to get to some sleep.

It is not uncommon for back pain to drive a patient to sleep in the recliner or on the couch propped up with pillows, just to get some pain relief. It is common for some to sleep on the floor next to their bed, put boards under their mattress, or purchase all different types of pillows: hard, soft, contour, and memory. Putting a body-pillow between the knees is a method many of my patients had tried. Sufferers that have tried everything are desperate and are praying they can just sleep.

Many people have tried heating pads, electric blankets, playing soothing music, and leaving the television on - which can drive a spouse insane. They want to have some company while they are awake suffering. This is when back pain sufferers are tempted to order products from the late-night infomercials: diet programs, sleep aids, exercise equipment, inversion tables, vitamins and maybe even Ginsu knives. Anything that will promise a better life might be ordered. It is a viscous cycle that just does not seem to end because their pain is only the symptom of what could be a serious, underlying back problem.

Leading a sedentary life, improper posture, and sitting and peering at your computer screen can all be causes of back pain. Another reason is carrying weight around the middle. Pregnancy or simply being overweight can have the same results. Continually carrying around a child or carrying a heavy purse on one shoulder can cause back pain. Back pain can be temporary or short-term.

If the pills do not help you, on the next visit when you see your doctor, he or she will probably tell you to go to a physical therapist. If you are still in pain, when you go back to your doctor again, then you may get to have X-rays or MRIs to figure the actual diagnosis and exactly what is wrong. If you are diagnosed with a herniated disc or degenerative disc disease, you may be referred to an orthopedic specialist or a neurologist. At that point, they could recommend having an injection (epidural) which may help short-term: two months, two weeks, two days, or not at all.

If your pain continues, surgery may be recommended. After surgery, some patients are very disappointed because they still have pain and some of the previous symptoms. I call this process a "medical pipeline".

There may come a point, where your specialist recommends back surgery. Some surgeries are successful - while others are not, and without saying, these patients are extremely disappointed. If you need to continue to take pain medications long-term, then you will be under the care of a pain specialist. At this point, you would have a diagnosis of "failed surgery syndrome". - 30196

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