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Facts about Insomnia: Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences poor sleep or has trouble sleeping. A person suffering from insomnia may experience the following: · Difficulty falling asleep· Waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep· Waking up too early in the morning· Un-refreshing sleepInsomnia is not defined by the number of hours of sleep a person gets or how long it takes to fall asleep. Individuals vary normally in their need for, and their satisfaction with, sleep. Insomnia may cause problems during the day, such as tiredness, a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Insomnia can be classified as transient (short term), intermittent (on and off), and chronic constant). Insomnia lasting from a single night to a few weeks is referred to as transient. If episodes of transient insomnia occur from time to time, the insomnia is said to be intermittent. Insomnia is considered to be chronic if it occurs on most nights and lasts a month or more. Sources:
Types of Insomnia: Here are various types of insomnia: 1. Sleep Onset Insomnia 2. Idiopathic Insomnia: A lifelong inability to obtain adequate sleep that is presumably due to an abnormality of the neurological control of the sleep-wake system. The insomnia is long-standing, commonly beginning in early childhood, sometimes since birth. 3. Psycho-physiological Insomnia: A disorder of
somatized tension (conversion of anxiety into physical
symptoms) and learned sleep-preventing association that
results in a complaint of insomnia and associated decreased
functioning during wakefulness. 4. Childhood Insomnia (Limit-Setting Sleep
Disorder): Primarily a childhood disorder that is
characterized by the inadequate enforcement of bedtimes by a
caretaker with resultant stalling or refusal to go to bed at
the appropriate time. 5. Food Allergy Insomnia: A disorder of initiating
and maintaining sleep due to an allergic response to food
allergens. It is typically associated with the introduction
of a new food or drink, i.e., cow's milk. 6. Environmental Insomnia (Environmental Sleep
Disorder): A sleep disturbance due to a disturbing
environmental factor that causes a complaint of either
insomnia or excessive sleepiness. 7. Transient Insomnia (Adjustment Sleep Disorder):
Represents sleep disturbance temporally related to acute
stress, conflict or environmental change causing emotional
agitation. 8. Periodic Insomnia (Non 24-Hour Sleep-Wake
Syndrome): Consists of a chronic (lasting a long time)
steady pattern consisting of 1-2 hour daily delays in sleep
onset and wake times in an individual living in society. 9. Altitude Insomnia: An acute (short and sharp course, not chronic) insomnia usually accompanied by headaches, loss of appetite, and fatigue, that occurs following ascent to high altitudes. Sources:
What are the causes of Insomnia: Certain conditions seem to make individuals more likely to experience insomnia. Examples of these conditions include: · Advanced age (insomnia occurs more frequently in those over age 60)· Female gender· A history of depressionIf other conditions (such as stress, anxiety, a medical problem, or the use of certain medications) occur along with the above conditions, insomnia is more likely. There are many causes of insomnia. Transient and intermittent insomnia generally occur in people who are temporarily experiencing one or more of the following: · stress· environmental noise· extreme temperatures· change in the surrounding environment· sleep/wake schedule problems such as those due to jet lag· medication side effectsChronic insomnia is more complex and often results from a combination of factors, including underlying physical or mental disorders. One of the most common causes of chronic insomnia is depression. Other underlying causes include arthritis, kidney disease, heart failure, asthma, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and hyperthyroidism. However, chronic insomnia may also be due to behavioral factors, including the misuse of caffeine, alcohol, or other substances; disrupted sleep/wake cycles as may occur with shift work or other nighttime activity schedules; and chronic stress. Sources:
What are the symptoms of Insomnia: Doctors associate a variety of signs and symptoms with insomnia. Often, the symptoms intertwine with those of other medical or mental conditions. People with insomnia may complain of difficulty falling asleep. The problem may begin with stress. Then, as you begin to associate the bed with your inability to sleep, the problem may become chronic. Depression and mental illnesses are often associated with insomnia. Most often daytime symptoms will bring people to seek medical attention. Daytime problems caused by insomnia include the following: · Poor concentration and focus· Difficulty with memory· Impaired motor coordination· Irritability and impaired social interaction· Motor vehicle accidents because of fatigued, sleep-deprived driversPeople may worsen these daytime symptoms by their own attempts to treat the symptoms. Source:
What treatments are available for Insomnia? The following are treatments for insomnia: 1. Behavior therapy 2. Relaxation therapy may be successful for people
with poor sleep habits who lie in bed with their minds
racing. This therapy teaches progressive muscle relaxation,
in which different muscle groups are tensed and relaxed, as
well as attention-focusing techniques such as meditation,
which can help stop sleep-disturbing habits. 3. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps you to
recognize certain beliefs you hold about yourself and sleep,
to change those beliefs that may contribute to unhealthy
patterns, and to introduce positive behaviors that will help
you create an inviting environment for sleep. Studies of
cognitive-behavioral therapy's effect on people with
insomnia have shown good, lasting results in reducing
interrupted sleep. 4. Sleep hygiene measures are simple actions that
address sleep habits and factors that may keep you from good
sleep. For example, keep regular bedtimes and wake times-7
days a week-and try to avoid taking naps during the day. 5. Medications. Sleep medications may provide rapid
relief of the symptoms of insomnia. However, many of these
medications have side effects (such as high blood pressure,
anxiety, nausea, decreased effectiveness when your body
becomes accustomed to the medications [tolerance], and
withdrawal effects), and some have not been shown to be
effective for long-term treatment of insomnia. a. Hypnotic medications help you fall asleep
or stay asleep. b. Antidepressants that have a calming or
sedative effect can be used to aid sleep. c. Antihistamines, typically used for
allergies, can be effective for short-term relief of
sleeplessness. Nonprescription medications for
sleep, or sleeping pills, can help but also can have
side effects, such as drowsiness the next day. Over
time, these medicines may not work as well as they
did when first used. d. Rozerem is a new type of sleep medicine that helps regulate your body's internal clock. However, Rozerem has few side effects and is not habit-forming. It is important not to take medications for a long period of time, and one can become dependent on sleep enhancers and sometimes experience diminished thinking capability. Sources: HerbaCall Insomnia Testimonials · Christine Roberts says "I am 57 years old and have suffered from insomnia for 2½ years despite having no problems with sleep previously...Then a friend introduced me to Herbalife. After a couple of weeks on Formula 1, 2 and 3, I felt better physically, and, whilst my sleep pattern wasn't significantly improved, ANY improvement anywhere, when all you've felt for years is exhaustion, is welcome. The next step was to take a large dose of Tang Kuei (10 tablets daily) on the advice of my Herbalife Distributor. Within a few days I was sleeping for longer periods and enjoying some restorative sleep."· Ellen Pearce tells HerbaCall, "I suffered from extreme pain in other muscles in my body, foggy headedness, irritable bowel syndrome and sleeplessness, all due to Fibromyalgia...Eventually, I could no longer work and I had to go on a disability pension. In early December, 2004, I started on Herbalife products and within 2 weeks, to my astonishment, the pain & stiffness in my legs & thighs had completely disappeared. This was followed in the next few weeks by the disappearance of the irritable bowel syndrome, foggy headedness and sleeplessness."· June Albert proudly said, "A friend of mine has a 7 yr old daughter that was having sleeping problems. She had trouble getting to sleep each night, was always awake until after 11:00 p.m. and woke up several times during the night...I gave her a bottle ofSleep Now. The first night, she took 1/2 tablet (that = 1/2 mg of melatonin)at 7:40 p.m She was sound asleep at 8:10 p.m. Her parents were astounded. The little girl woke twice during the night but was never fully awake and went right back to sleep. She now wakes happy and rested." · Want more information and more Herbalife testimonials?
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