Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed

Insomnia is a common problem nowadays. Most of the elderly people in the city have to take sleeping pills almost every day. Disturbance of sleep due to any reason is called insomnia i.e. difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep which is satisfactory.

Causes of Insomnia:

Insomnia can be caused by various reasons. Such as body weakness or pain. Shortness of breath or shortness of breath. If you have kidney or thyroid problems, diabetes, prostate gland problems (seen in elderly) and heart problems. Insomnia can also come from different types of addictions like drugs, medicine, tea, coffee and above all family problems. And normal adults need at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every day. Sleeping less than 6 hours a day can cause health problems. However, according to age, the body's need for sleep is different.

Generally adults need 7-8 hours of sleep, children 9-13 hours, newborns need 12-17 hours of sleep. By sleeping, the immune system of the body increases, the toxins are removed from the body and the performance increases. So much of the next day's energy and efficiency depends on a person's adequate sleep.

Insomnia is the inability to sleep at night or repeated breaks. As a result, things like sleeping during the day, jittery feeling all day, not being able to concentrate on work, mood being irritable and depressed all day can happen. Everyone from children to the elderly can suffer from insomnia. However, with increasing age, there is a decrease in the rate of sleep or the symptoms of sleep thinning. But many of the current generation suffer from insomnia due to social media addiction. The problem is now so pronounced that some people are turning insomnia into a daily habit.

And a large part of the world wakes in darkness. They don't think that the sleep they are wasting needs to be fulfilled. They think, 'What's gone is gone.'

> Insomnia which harms health

A person has to face many physical problems due to lack of sleep or sleep problems. A review of research shows that lack of adequate sleep is linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and weight gain. A recently published report in the journal Science says that insomnia has no association with early death. But insomnia has been linked to other illnesses such as dementia and depression.

According to one study, the effects on the brain of being awake for 17 to 19 hours at a time are similar to those caused by excessive drinking, and the damage increases over time. According to the study, if a person does not sleep for 11 consecutive days, it can seriously affect normal behavior and daily activities, which can lead to short-term memory loss, hallucinations, and even brain damage.

> Ways to get rid of insomnia

Many people take sleeping pills to get rid of sleep problems. This leads to further damage to health. The tendency to fall asleep by taking sleeping pills, sometimes becomes a habit. As a result, if you don't take sleeping pills, you don't get sleep normally.

Taking too many sleeping pills can lead to death. It stops blood flow in the blood vessels of the human heart and brain. Sometimes the reaction to excessive sleeping pills can lead to paralysis of the person. The only way to cure insomnia is to get enough sleep.

> Home remedies to get rid of sleep problem-

Do not work at night

People who work at night face many health problems. By working at night they try to make up for the lack of sleep at night by sleeping during the day. But that is not enough. Because usually their daytime sleep is never deep enough and it cannot give the body the benefits of night sleep. According to a Harvard study, many people who work at night become nocturnal. They don't feel comfortable going out into the light of day at all.

Going to bed at the same time every day

Go to bed at a specific time every night and wake up at a specific time in the morning. Waking up at the same time every day is very important. Because it keeps the sleeping period regular and the body can also get used to the time.

Stay away from tea and coffee

Many people have sleep problems after drinking tea and coffee Not only tea and coffee but any soft drink can cause sleep problems. And these should be stopped 12 hours before bedtime. Because its effects remain in the body for a long time.

Keep the phone laptop away

Many of us come to Facebook to relax or before sleep. But instead of inducing sleep, it stimulates the brain and drives away sleep from the eyes. So if you want to eliminate sleep problem, avoid using mobile, computer, laptop etc. for a long time.

eating habits

Many of us don't know that eating habits play a big role in sleep problems. For those who suffer from insomnia, dietary changes can help with sleep.

Foods with magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that helps relax muscles and reduce stress. Dark chocolate, almonds, avocados contain magnesium. You will get good benefits by eating them at night.

Foods containing melatonin

Melatonin not only helps induce sleep, but also helps to prolong sleep. Melatonin is present in the things we eat as salad such as tomatoes, cucumber, broccoli, mustard, walnuts, currants etc. Adding vegetables to your daily diet will help with sleep problems

banana

Bananas are very effective in reducing insomnia Bananas contain magnesium and potassium which relax the muscles and help you fall asleep faster

hot milk

There is no substitute for hot milk to cure insomnia. Warm milk contains an amino acid called tryptophan. Which acts as serotonin and this serotonin is very helpful in inducing sleep.

honey

Honey is called the medicine of all diseases. A spoonful of honey is very helpful for good sleep as it helps to increase insulin levels in the body. Moreover, there is no match for honey to reduce stress hormones.

Homeo Solution:-Sleep problem is a very common phenomenon, which can occur at any time in a person's life. Homeopathy is considered to be a very effective way to treat sleep problems. Below are some homeopathic medicines that can help with sleep problems. 1. Coffee- This is the best homeopathy medicine to solve sleep problems. People who are awake and cannot close their eyes can use it.

It occurs due to physical stimulation due to emotional tension. This type of sleep problem is also caused by drugs or staying awake at night. 2. Sensio- This homeopathy medicine is used when one has sleep problems during pregnancy. In such cases burning sensation is felt in the uterus. 3.Cypripedium: This homeopathic remedy is used when a person has various beautiful thoughts or excitement running in his brain due to which he cannot sleep. This is more the case with young children, who suddenly wake up in the middle of the night and start playing. 4.Mag Carb: Some sleep problems are caused by stomach problems, discomfort and any internal fear in the patient.

Mag Carb solves these types of sleep problems and insomnia problems. 5.Kali Phos – This homeopathy medicine is used to treat sleep problems, where there is difficulty in sleeping due to thoughts, anxiety or excitement. This disorder is characterized by dreams. When the patient is asleep, the muscles in his body contract. Upon awakening, the patient is frightened and confused. 6.Muriatic acid – This medicine is used when the patient feels drowsy but cannot sleep. In this case the patient tries to sleep and gets tired. It can also be for dreams. 7. Causticum- Causticum is used for dry temperature when unable to sleep at night. In this case the affected person tries to sleep properly and comfortably. 8. Ferum Met- This homeopathy medicine is used for those people who cannot sleep due to change of bed or sleeping direction. 9. Ignatia - This homeopathy medicine is used for those people.

Maybe those who sleep is not very deep. Due to light sleep, the patient hears everything around him while sleeping. It can also be for dreaming. It is caused by depression and sad thoughts. 10. Arnica Mont- Arnica is given when a person cannot sleep due to physical and mental exertion. There are homeopathy medicines which are natural ingredients to treat any type of problem and there are homeopathy medicines for all types of sleep problems. If you want to discuss any specific problem, then contact an experienced homeopath and take treatment, then by the grace of Allah, it is possible to get rid of insomnia through homeopathic treatment.

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