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Insomnia Cures
Are you in search for
insomnia
cures? You may have come across many products on the
market that promise quick results. However most of
these promises should be avoided like the plague. So
what can be done to counter this growing problem?
Insomnia cures are needed for this
growing epidemic. More than a third of adults are
suffering from sleep problems. It’s a scary statistic,
however for a large proportion of the population it
has become the norm.
For a staggering 40% of insomniacs,
over-the-counter sleeping pills are relied upon to aid
sleep. But how effective are they? And are they really
good for you in the long run?
In the short term, taking over the counter sleeping
pills can cause drowsiness and grogginess.
In the long term, an insomnia
sufferer will develop an increase tolerance to such
medication through excessive use. What is needed is a
long term solution which does not require medication.
Most sufferers treat insomnia like a
cold or a cough, believing that it can be cured with
the use of a few pills. It’s easy to fall into this
way of thinking because we believe what we see. We
turn on the TV and see sleep aids advertised by big
corporations. We instinctively assume that there is a
quick fix solution and that the big corporations are
not just in it for the money.
The truth is, there is no such thing
as a quick fix solution to solve insomnia. But, there
are solutions out there and if you look and are
prepared to try other methods, you will find in fact
that most effective methods out there are
non-pharmaceutical.
Natural insomnia cures do exist,
it’s just a matter of finding them. So if they exist
why are there still so many people suffering from
insomnia? Well fact is only 5% of insomniacs seek help
from their doctors.
That might seem strange, but
insomnia sufferers tend to live with it and tend not
to address their problem. Unfortunately most sufferers
don’t realize the seriousness of insomnia until it
develops into a long term illness.
Where do you look for insomnia
cures? Well that answer really depends on what you are
willing to try. We are all different and indeed what
works for others may not work for you.
Many people are turning towards
alternative medicines and practices. We live in a
world and age where information is only a few clicks
away. Many people have cured their insomnia with
alternative therapies.
There are many alternative solutions
out there if you are prepared to look. These include
hypnotherapy, acupuncture, reflexology and
aromatherapy to name a few.
Did you know that even when you’re
sitting in front of the TV your mind is still
exhibiting high brainwaves called beta? In fact most
of us spend most our lives in either the beta state or
delta state.
When you begin to doze off to sleep
at night your brain will exhibit lower brainwaves
called Alpha and Theta. That is, if you’re lucky
enough to doze off to sleep! These stages are
important in initiating deep sleep. During deep sleep
the brain will be in the
Theta or Delta state.
Now, did you know that you can train
the mind to go into the Alpha or Theta stages at will
and by doing this, you will find that you can fall
asleep far more quickly.
Meditation is a powerful tool you
can use to alleviate stress, which is often the cause
of insomnia. With regular practice you can enter the
Alpha and Theta stages at will.
The following is a mini meditation
exercise that you can literally practice anywhere. You
could be at work, watching the TV or waiting at a bus
stop. Although I don't recommended practicing it
whilst physically doing anything, i.e. operating
machinery or driving which require your full
attention.
Step 1:
So give yourself a moment from
whatever you’re doing i.e. if you’re at work at your
desk, stop what you’re doing and ensure that you’re in
a comfortably seated position. A good posture is
important, so make sure you’re sitting upright and
your feet are flat on the ground with your palms on
your thighs. Roll your shoulders and loosen up your
muscles if need be. You can close your eyes or keep
them open, just let them relax and un-focus.
Step 2:
Breathe slowly and deeply through
your nose, feel your chest rise as you breathe. When
your lungs are at full capacity, release the air from
your lungs slowly through your mouth (the same time it
takes for an in-breath). With each exhalation feel a
wave of relaxation flow through your body from your
head to your toes.
Step 3:
Continue this deep slow breathing
for at least 10 breaths, the longer the better. If you
want you can count up until your desired amount of
breaths or visualize something peaceful during the
practice. This will help you to switch off from your
current environment, especially if it’s noisy, busy
and stressful.
Visualizing something peaceful will
give your mind a break and help you to focus on your
relaxation and breathing. Go find an image of the
beach or a place you can find peace on Google, set it
as your desktop image and go to that place whenever
you feel like a mini holiday!
Step 4:
When you are finished, open your
eyes (if they were closed) and slowly bring movement
to your body, if you want you can stretch, roll your
shoulders back, or roll your head. And that’s it,
simple as that!
Although some people might say that
meditation should be practiced for a longer duration,
this is essentially meditation. Practice this mini
meditation exercise throughout the day and it will
help you to remain calm and relaxed.
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