Insomnia
Are you tired of counting sheep?
Is lack of sleep giving you bags under your eyes? Are you so sleep-deprived that the only way you can get through the morning is by drinking a triple espresso?
Not being able to sleep affects everyone at some point in their life and about 10% of the population suffers from insomnia that continues for six months or more.
Many experts recommend that we get between seven and nine hours sleep per night and whilst it is important to make sure that we get enough sleep, it is equally important that we get good quality sleep.
The body needs rest, the brain needs sleep ...
Sleep is necessary to help our brain recover and recuperate from the day's activities. We have different cycles of sleep to achieve this. These cycles are known as Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and non – REM (slow wave) sleep and they are meant to occur in a specific order and for the right amount of time.
If you are not getting enough sleep or your cycles are disturbed, then your brain is not getting enough time to rejuvenate and 'reset' and you are more likely to suffer from some of the following:
- Poor concentration
- Poor memory
- Clumsiness/carelessness
- Low mood
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- So what keeps us tossing and turning?
Whilst there are many reasons for sleep disturbances, stress is the most common trigger. Researchers have found that there is often an increase in stress hormones (such as cortisol) in people who have sleeping problems. So if it takes you a while to nod off, or if you frequently wake during the night and cannot fall back to sleep, then it is essential to address your stress levels.
Natural therapies may be the answer to help you sleep, so don't lie awake all night, make an appointment to come and see us today!
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