Insomnia and Aging
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I was getting phone calls from some of my older relatives and started to wonder why that was occurring.
I’ve grown somewhat concerned as I know that they are calling me instead of sleeping.
Almost everyone will experience problems going to sleep or staying asleep at some point in their lives. A short term episode is normally not harmful. However, others do experience chronic insomnia which can lead to serious health problems.
The elderly are more apt to suffer insomnia as their sleep patterns undergo changes through the aging process. In addition, deeper sleep is less prevalent in the elderly.
In addition, other age related disorders (cognitive or dementia) as well as additional pain can lead to the inability to sleep well.
Too many naps (as older people tend to have the time) can mess with the natural sleep cycle.
Another interesting fact or rather non fact is that elderly people do not believe they need as much sleep. Most adults regardless of age require 8 hours of sleep nightly. If you do not feel rested when you wake, chances are you are not sleeping enough.
Many patients neglect to inform their health care provider of insomnia, or doctors do not inquire. When the subject is discussed, the result is normally a prescription for some sort of sleeping aid.
But there is no drug approved for chronic insomnia. If the drugs intended for short term use are instead used long term, the very problems people are trying to avoid can show up (memory loss, drowsiness, dizziness.)
Suggestions to assist with better sleep include eathing a healthy diet. Also avoid caffeine close to bed time.
- Avoid alcohol consumption as the REM cycle is disrupted.
- Exercise, especially in the outdoors in direct sunlight can make a big difference in getting and staying asleep.
- Naps can actually assist with insomnia, but limit them to about 20 minutes or so per day.
Fight Your Insomnia With Meditation
Practicing meditation can be a great tool in the battle to achieve a more restful night’s sleep. You CAN achieve a deeper and more refreshing sleep that will leave you ready to tackle your new day. Meditation is often very helpful.
Try a Natural Remedy for Insomnia to Help You Sleep Tonight
Do you have trouble dropping off to sleep? Is your mind going over the occurrences of the day? Are you panicking that you don’t have enough time to do all you have to do tomorrow? Are you faced with a deadline to get a job done?
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Christian Goodman is a well known health researcher and author of several revolutionary natural health alternatives. One of his recent breakthroughs is his natural method for how to cure insomnia. You can learn more about Christian on his Natural Health Blog.
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I experienced insomnia three years ago and my grandfather recommended me to stop eating before going to bed. This simple tip definitely helped me to solve this problem and if you also have problems with insomnia it can help you.