Ayurvedic Treatment of Insomnia
About Insomnia
- Anidra is ayurvedic term used for insomnia. In this state patient’s sleep is totally disturbed which affects daily routine. Three vitiated doshas are responsible for anidra. Vata and pitta both are responsible to cause this disease.
- High level of vata causes vata imbalance and reason for the stress, anxiety and worry
- High levels of pitta fall asleep with body pains and emotional stress as a result it causes fear, anger and negativity.
Sleep-Natural state of rest, our body and mind is completely in rest for several hours. Our lifestyles are changed totally sleeping patterns are changed duration and quantity of sleep both are less these days. 24 hour working life and modern gadgets disturb our lives. Many people are suffering with sleeping disorders. Insomnia is one example of sleeping disorder. It is difficult falling asleep at night.
Types of Insomnia:-
- Acute insomnia (Short term insomnia)
- Chronic insomnia (Long term insomnia)
- Transient insomnia
Symptoms of Insomnia
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Short sleeps in night
- Walking up early
- Long sleep during day, tiredness
- Anger
- Depression
- Severe headaches
- Difficult to concentrate on task
- Gastro-intestinal distress
Causes of Insomnia
Numerous causes are responsible to cause insomnia. Some common causes include:
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- Stressful life
- Emotional distress
- Physical injuries
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Environment related factors
- Medications related to different diseases
- Disturbed sleeping patterns
- Allergies
- Too much consumption of alcohol
- Extra intake of caffeine and nicotine
- Disturbed eating habits
- Heart problems
- Hormonal imbalance
- Excess physical activities
Risk Factors
- Females
- Old age above 60 years
- Stressful physical and mental life
- Mental disorders
- Changing shifts
- Regular night shifts
- Travelling long distances
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Insomnia is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Insomnia yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Sleep related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Insomnia is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Insomnia
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Insomnia is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
We can really help you out of the issue!
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