| How to use holistic health principles to cure insomnia |
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| Written by Irvington Buzz | |
| Tuesday, 22 July 2008 | |
By Rick Martin Inability to gain a restful night's sleep is one of the recurring problems of modern society. The prescribing and purchase of sleep remedies is a multi billion dollar industry in the fast paced life we experience today at all ages. Not only are individuals visiting the family physicians for diagnosis of insomnia, and millions of dollars spent on prescription drugs to gain a good night's sleep, but additional millions are being spent on over the counter medications, as well as other sleep aids such as special pillows, and sound producing devices. Yet, holistic health principles offer remedies far more effectively than most, if not all, chemical sleep aids.
Many bodily systems must be operating correctly in order for adequate restful sleep to be gained by the insomniac. For example, if the digestive system is being overtaxed by eating just prior to bedtime, it is neither healthy nor surprising that sleep would be interrupted. Instead of being allowed to rest, the digestive system is being forced to continue working. This is not conducive to allowing time for healing and recovery of the entire digestive system before it must go to work again. Following holistic health principles means, allowing not only the digestive system but other daytime systems, to slow down naturally so that the entire body can rest. Holistic health principles provide for healing from insomnia most effectively if thought is given to the environment for sleeping. For example, a regular bedtime that allows for at least 7-8 hours of sleep nightly is sufficient for most adults. Often, wind down activities are a helpful healing remedy, particularly if they are part of a regular pattern of sleep preparation. Reading a short devotional message, or writing in a journal or diary are techniques used by many to overcome insomnia. Other environmental factors to provide healing for the overall holistic health of the insomniac include room temperature and fresh air. A room that is too warm can cause the person to be constantly adjusting bed coverings. If the body is reduced to sweating due to overheating, it's an example of the system not being allowed to rest. A draft or moving air over the sleeper can add to the problem of insomnia, although a fan in a room can provide so-called white noise to aid in sleeping. Mental and Emotional healing are often factors in providing a holistic health environment which will assist in satisfactory sleep patterns. A person who allows the mind to dwell on tensions and stresses of the day will not be able to relax to the same extent. Often journaling, meditation or reading uplifting material prior to bedtime will be of assistance in allowing the tensions and stresses to be set aside for the night. Other individuals have found that a soothing soak in warm water is helpful--especially if it is accompanied by essential oils of aromatherapy. Of course, a good mattress which supports the body while maintaining good sleep posture is of primary importance in getting the sleep you need. A mattress is where you will spend a quarter to a third of your life. This is not a place to skimp on quality. Information on holistic health principles to aid sleep are readily available today. If you are interested in emotional or physical healing, follow your interest and passions to find the method and practice that is right for you. |
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