Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of adults across the world. Symptoms typically include difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep at night, not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep, daytime tiredness or sleepiness, inability to focus, impaired decision-making, mood swings, and having memory problems.
Sleep plays an important role in maintaining one's mental and physical well-being because it allows our body and brain to recuperate. Needless to say, having good quality sleep is a must. One easy solution is to sleep in the dark. If this doesn't work, read on. Here are four simple ways on how you can treat it:
EXERCISE
Exercising for one day cannot help beat insomnia. Rather, having a regular exercise routine will. Adding 30 minutes of exercise, three times a week for at least four to five weeks can help you sleep better at night.Just make sure it is not within four hours before bedtime, as doing so can create the opposite effect and may lead to interrupted sleep.
PRACTICE GOOD SLEEP HYGIENE
Practicing good sleep hygiene is crucial in beating insomnia because everything you do before bedtime can significantly impact your quality of sleep. Good sleep hygiene includes avoiding caffeinated drinks at least six hours before bedtime, as well as reducing fluids and food intake in the late evening. The fewer things your body has to focus on before bed, the better it can focus on getting you a good night’s sleep.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is an all-natural treatment that uses essential oils for its therapeutic benefit. Lavender essential oil has been traditionally used for generations because of its relaxing and calming effect. It has been known to ease stress, fight insomnia, and improve sleep quality. Lavender essential oil can be applied topically on the temples and the back of the neck, diffused, sprayed on pillows, or inhaled directly.
