Insomnia and Remedies
- It is more miserable than lying awake, frustrated an tired when everyone else is sleeping soundly.
- Insomnia is temporary and may be caused by too much coffee, black tea, and anxiety. Sometimes insomnia may prolong to days, weeks or months. After a few nights staring the roof, you may feel as if you will never be rested again.
- It was known that the natural chemical, melatonin was only produced in the body. This sleepy hormone is found in a variety of foods like oats, sweet corn, rice, ginger, banana, and barley. Often in case of sleep disturbance, melatonin supplement is recommended. However, having a banana or a bowl of oatmeal slightly boost your melatonin and help prepare your body for sleep.
- A deficiency of minerals or vitamins may affect your sleep. So the better diet, better sleep.
- Studies have shown that in case of iron or copper deficiency in the diet, it can longer to go to sleep and the sleep they get is not refreshing.
- 20 small steamed fish pieces provide:
- 25 mg of iron (139% of the daily value).
- 0.62 mg of copper (31% of the daily value).
- Lentils, nuts, and whole -grain foods are a good source of iron and copper.
- Another mineral needed for good sleep is magnesium. The low magnesium level will stimulate neurotransmitters, which leads to overstimulation of the brain. magnesium deficiency is common in old age. This may be due to blocking drugs for magnesium absorption. A good source for the magnesium are:
- Dried beans.
- Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, and swiss chard.
- Soya beans.
- Pumpkin seeds.
- Wheat germs.
- Almonds
- Plenty of vitamins B in the diet may help for insomnia. Vitamin B is needed for amino acids.
- Lean meat is a good source of vitamins B including the niacin.
- canned tuna (3 ounces) provides:
- 11 mg of niacin, 55% of the daily allowance.
- Brain stimulants are:
- Coffee. The body takes 6 to 8 hours to eliminate the caffeine from the body. Even if you have coffee at lunch or chocolate bar afternoon still it will keep you awake.
- Cola.
- Chocolates.
- Alcohol is one of the most common causes of disturbed sleep. If you are getting difficulty in sleep, it is better to have a little amount of milk.
- Conclusion:
- Take a melatonin supplement.
- Or take a bowl of oatmeal.
- Or take a little amount of milk.
- Or take a banana.