Seattle Health Blog

It’s called insomnia sleep disorder that is difficult to sleep, that is sleeping or waking up several times during the night.

Studies have shown that this condition affects between 10 and 30 per cent of the adult population, who are more prone to insomnia are women and the elderly, can also occur even in individuals with high socioeconomic status or those with psychiatric illness.

It is not considered when insomnia occurs only for one night. But if insomnia is filed by more than 15 days, it is necessary to go to the doctor to detect the causes.

Some of the causes that can cause insomnia have coffee consumption, smoking, alcohol and drugs. Are considered poor living habits such as stress, very noisy environment, extreme temperatures, schedule changes, among others.

For some people, insomnia can be a very serious disease and may even affect their daily lives, change their mood, they may feel sleepy during the day, this may affect the degree of losing concentration while driving some machinery or car.

10 tips to avoid treating insomnia:

1. Try to set a schedule for sleep, this is that you sleep and get up at the same time, including weekends.

2. Make sure when you go to bed is an optimal environment, that is, not too light in the room as quietly as possible and with a moderate temperature.

3. If you’re someone who constantly consume coffee, alcohol or snuff, try to avoid them little by little.

4. Make an activity that relaxes your body, such as a hot water bath, massage or yoga or meditation, this will help sleep.

5. Playing sports during the day, is also a good option, because your body is tired and this will help you sleep more easily.

6. Continue with your bedtime ritual, such as checking the locks on the doors, turn off the lights in your house, brushing teeth, etc.., This is for your body to associate with bedtime.

7. Another option is to take a glass of warm milk or herbal tea a couple of hours before bedtime.

8. If you already lying down and can not sleep, get up and listen to music or read a book or magazine until you return to sleep.

9. Once in bed, listen to music at low volume. There are special discs for inducing sleep.

10. If your insomnia persists, consult your doctor to determine the origin and whether it is necessary to take treatment.