Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, wakefulness and restlessness, is a sleep disorder when a person finds difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep even when he has the time or chance to do so. Insomnia is a very common disorder and it affects millions of people worldwide. The effects of insomnia can be devastating. People who are suffering from insomnia are not satisfied with their sleep.
Here are the Sleep Duration Recommendations by National Sleep Foundation:
| Age | Recommended |
| Newborns (0-3 months) | 14 to 17 hours |
| Infants (4-11 months) | 12 to 15 hours |
| Toddlers (1-2 years) | 11 to 14 hours |
| Preschoolers (3-5 years) | 10 to 13 hours |
| School-aged Children (6-13 years) | 9 to 11 hours |
| Teenagers (14-17 years) | 8 to 10 hours |
| Young Adults (18-25 years) | 7 to 9 hours |
| Adults (26-64 years) | 7 to 9 hours |
| Older Adults (≥ 65 years) | 7 to 8 hours |
Some of the symptoms of Insomnia are as follows:
- Daytime sleepiness
- Lethargy
- Feeling of being unwell mentally & physically
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Low energy
- Fatigue
- Mood disturbances
- Difficulty in concentrating
- Decreased performance in work
- Difficulty in falling asleep at night
- Waking up at night
- Increased errors
- Difficulty in focusing on tasks
- Low memory
- Not feeling well-rested after a night’s sleep
- Low attention spans
Examples of medical conditions that can cause insomnia are:
- Chronic pain
- Arthritis
- Sinus allergies
- Gastrointestinal problems such as reflux
- Endocrine problems
- Asthma
- Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease
- Low back pain
Here’s the homeopathic remedy for insomnia:
Alfa-Z from ZCare Wellness is a homeopathic health tonic to treat insomnia, general debility, during and after convalescence, neurasthenia, anxiety, nervousness, anorexia, loss of appetite, etc. It also helps in restoring physical and mental well being by replenishing deficiency of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
- Alfalfa
It favourably influences nutrition by toning up the appetite and digestion, improves vigour and is indicated for neurasthenia, nervousness and insomnia. It increases quality and quantity of milk in lactating mothers.
- Ginseng
Its excellent result is due to vitamin D1 and 82 (Thiamine and Riboflavin) as well as due to its mineral ingredients with high content of sulphur.
- Janosia Ashoka
It is traditionally used as female Tonic.
- Hydrastis Canadensis
Used for people who get tired easily. Used to treat people with debility, catarrhal symptoms and weight loss. It is also useful in weak muscular power, poor digestion, lumbago and constipation, especially suitable for the elderly.
- Mongonum Acetlcum
Useful in symptoms associated with aversion to food from a feeling of satiety.
- Ferrum Phophoricum
Used for treatment of general weakness like low vitality.
- China Officinalis
It is a verified remedy for debility, irritability, throbbing headache, flatulence, belching due to organ dysfunction, feeling of exhaustion due to loss of vital fluids, anorexia (loss of appetite) etc.
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