Insomnia is a very common sleep disorder that affects everybody at one time or another in their life. If you have a chronic problem with getting to sleep, you may want to get evaluated by a sleep disorders specialist.
But, if you are troubled by a short period of sleepless nights,
probably undergoing stress, then proper nutrition may help you get that
good night’s sleep.
As sleep patterns change, older people may awaken more during their sleep. This is normal and may not necessarily be insomnia. Deep sleep produces growth hormone which lessen as we age.
Symptoms of Insomnia
A lack of proper sleep has been associated with weight gain as it hinders the secretion of growth hormones that are necessary to burn fats and build lean muscle mass of the youth. If you are gaining weight insomnia may be the reason.
Insomnia promotes irritability, fatigue during waking hours, problems with concentration, memory, lacking zest and energy.
Lack of sleep has been known to accelerate health deterioration in more ways than we can imagine. If you are going through prolonged periods of sleepless nights, seek help immediately to stop your body wasting away.
Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia and each night that you cannot sleep may be of different reasons.
Common causes are stress, worry, anxiety, menopause, depression, grief, overwork, sleeping at inappropriate times, jet lag, stimulants, drugs, alcohol, nicotine, toxicity of the blood, or simply poor nutrition. Those who are on long-term medications may also suffer from vivid dreams.
Diet/Lifestyle Suggestions
In dealing with insomnia, try to identify the causes of your problem and eliminate it or reduce it where possible.
1. Avoid foods that contain tyramine which stimulates the brain—foods like bacon, cheese, chocolate, eggplant, sugar, potatoes, sausages, tomatoes. Eat these foods earlier in the day, if you must.
2. Eat a larger lunch if you must, rather than stuffing yourself with an eight-course dinner late in the evening, something that people in my country are very fond of doing.
3. Avoid stimulants like caffeine, nicotine or alcohol.
4. Regular exercise can help improve sleep quality if not done too close to bedtime.
5. Improve on your dietary intake by taking more fruits and vegetables, especially those with high contents of the B vitamins.
6. Calcium and magnesium have a tranquilizing effect that may help. These can be found in avocado, seeds, nuts, root and many green leafy vegetables.
7. Increase intake of foods with complex carbohydrates and natural sugars that give you that extra help. Foods like legumes, brown rice and honey all help serotonin production that calms the mind.
8. Don’t work, watch TV, or use your computer in bed or the bedroom. The goal is to associate the bedroom with sleep alone, so that your brain and body get a strong signal that it’s time to nod off when you get in bed.
Remedies/Cure for Insomnia
1. Massage your soles of feet at night before going to bed with Cow ghee. If cow ghee of Desi cow (gir cow) is available, it would be more effective. It will not only relax your body but will rejuvenate your mind also leading to good sleep.
2. Have warm milk in night before sleep. It has sleep-inducing protein known as tryptophan.Tryptophan is an amino acid known to promote sleep and is found in small amounts in protein foods. You can add 8 to 10 drops of almond oil in it also.
3. Chanting of Gayatri Mantra at least 11 times before sleeping is also very effective for a good night sleep
If you like the post, hit like button and share with others also for the benefit of all people.
"Jai Shree Krishna"
Acharya Vikas Kumar Malhotra
Lal Kitab Astro Centre (LKAC)
Book phone or personal consultation by visiting our website lalkitabastro.com
As sleep patterns change, older people may awaken more during their sleep. This is normal and may not necessarily be insomnia. Deep sleep produces growth hormone which lessen as we age.
Symptoms of Insomnia
A lack of proper sleep has been associated with weight gain as it hinders the secretion of growth hormones that are necessary to burn fats and build lean muscle mass of the youth. If you are gaining weight insomnia may be the reason.
Insomnia promotes irritability, fatigue during waking hours, problems with concentration, memory, lacking zest and energy.
Lack of sleep has been known to accelerate health deterioration in more ways than we can imagine. If you are going through prolonged periods of sleepless nights, seek help immediately to stop your body wasting away.
Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia and each night that you cannot sleep may be of different reasons.
Common causes are stress, worry, anxiety, menopause, depression, grief, overwork, sleeping at inappropriate times, jet lag, stimulants, drugs, alcohol, nicotine, toxicity of the blood, or simply poor nutrition. Those who are on long-term medications may also suffer from vivid dreams.
Diet/Lifestyle Suggestions
In dealing with insomnia, try to identify the causes of your problem and eliminate it or reduce it where possible.
1. Avoid foods that contain tyramine which stimulates the brain—foods like bacon, cheese, chocolate, eggplant, sugar, potatoes, sausages, tomatoes. Eat these foods earlier in the day, if you must.
2. Eat a larger lunch if you must, rather than stuffing yourself with an eight-course dinner late in the evening, something that people in my country are very fond of doing.
3. Avoid stimulants like caffeine, nicotine or alcohol.
4. Regular exercise can help improve sleep quality if not done too close to bedtime.
5. Improve on your dietary intake by taking more fruits and vegetables, especially those with high contents of the B vitamins.
6. Calcium and magnesium have a tranquilizing effect that may help. These can be found in avocado, seeds, nuts, root and many green leafy vegetables.
7. Increase intake of foods with complex carbohydrates and natural sugars that give you that extra help. Foods like legumes, brown rice and honey all help serotonin production that calms the mind.
8. Don’t work, watch TV, or use your computer in bed or the bedroom. The goal is to associate the bedroom with sleep alone, so that your brain and body get a strong signal that it’s time to nod off when you get in bed.
Remedies/Cure for Insomnia
1. Massage your soles of feet at night before going to bed with Cow ghee. If cow ghee of Desi cow (gir cow) is available, it would be more effective. It will not only relax your body but will rejuvenate your mind also leading to good sleep.
2. Have warm milk in night before sleep. It has sleep-inducing protein known as tryptophan.Tryptophan is an amino acid known to promote sleep and is found in small amounts in protein foods. You can add 8 to 10 drops of almond oil in it also.
3. Chanting of Gayatri Mantra at least 11 times before sleeping is also very effective for a good night sleep
If you like the post, hit like button and share with others also for the benefit of all people.
"Jai Shree Krishna"
Acharya Vikas Kumar Malhotra
Lal Kitab Astro Centre (LKAC)
Book phone or personal consultation by visiting our website lalkitabastro.com
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