By Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Chief In- House Doctor
BAMS, DHA, DHHCM, DHBTC | 30+ Years of Experience
Are you also having sleepless nights? Insomnia can be pretty frustrating and exhausting. It interferes with your mood, energy levels, and overall well being. There are many home remedies for insomnia that can work to improve your quality of sleep; letâs find out what can help you fall asleep fast and soundly!
Insomnia Home Remedies
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is effective in clearing the mind and eliminating anxiety - common causes of insomnia. It keeps the thoughts from racing, which tends to quiet down the brain and makes a person relaxed. Sit for 10-15 minutes in the night with eyes closed and focus on your breath.
Mantra Repetition
Repeat an affirmation, silently to yourself or out loud. This technique keeps diverting your attention away from anxious thoughts and is a good way to generate a feeling of tranquility.
Yoga
Gentle yoga is helpful in treating insomnia. You can do restorative yoga poses that relaxes the muscles while quieting the mind during the night for better, sound sleep. You must include Childâs Pose, Legs Up the Wall and Corpse Pose, lasting for 15 to 30 minutes in terms of deep stretching and breathing exercises
Exercise
Regular exercise definitely improves the quality of sleep. Try to perform at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week. For instance, walking or swimming or cycling can make it easy to go asleep due to reduced anxiety and stress. Just watch that vigorous exercises are done hours before bed time and do not get you restless to bed.
Massage
Massage therapy helps relax and de-stress the body, hence making it easier to sleep. You may opt for a professional massage or try self-massage at home. Focus on the tension areas, such as the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Use foot or hand massage to calm the mind and to sleep faster.
Relaxation
Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided imagery. Such exercises help reduce tension thus bringing about that feeling of calmness before sleep.
Nutrition
Even the food you take may determine your quality of sleep. Foods that are rich in magnesium are spinach, almonds, and bananas which will relax you. Foods rich in tryptophan such as turkey and dairy products will facilitate the production of serotonin, the sleep hormone. Avoid heavy meals before bed, caffeine, or sugar close to bedtime as they may disrupt your sleep.
Good Sleep Hygiene
It is very important to have a regular sleep schedule. Sleep must be at the same time every day, and wake-up time must also be the same every day, not only on weekends. One bedtime ritual is reading, or a warm bath helps prepare your body for sleep. Your sleeping environment needs to be comfortable, dark, and quiet. You can use earplugs or an eye mask if you need to.
Chamomile
Chamomile is considered to be one of the most popular herbal teas for resting purpose. A warm cup of chamomile tea will help to be relaxed before bed, to prepare your body for sleep. If needed, you can take in concentrated form by taking some extract or capsules of this herb.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that has been utilized for thousands of years within Ayurvedic medicine. This assists in reducing anxiety and stress, improving oneâs sleep cycle. Simply add some ashwagandha powder to your smoothies in the evening or warmed milk to have a smooth drink at night time.
Kava
Kava is another herb that is used because it provides some kind of a calming effect. It prevents anxiety and promotes sleep at night. However, one should first consult a doctor before taking kava, especially when suffering from liver disease or taking some form of medication.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is known for having the refreshing fragrance that increases quality sleep. You may put lavender essential oil on your diffuser in your bedroom or add some to your pillowcase. If you want to apply lavender oil on skin, then mix it with a carrier oil and apply it at bedtime on the wrists or temples.
Brahmi
The other Ayurvedic plant is Brahmi, the herb used mainly for anxiety and cognitive boosts. Being a calming product, one can easily lower stress; thus, his mind achieves a sense of serenity, and getting to bed becomes easy and comfortable enough. Brahmi can also be taken by supplementations, powder formation, and as a loose-leaf tea.
Conclusion
You can add these home remedies to your night time routine so that you can help fight insomnia and improve sleep. This way, the issues of stress, diet, and relaxation can all be addressed at once so that you can provide the restful sleep environment required by your body.
FAQs
What is the fastest way to cure insomnia at home?
With the use of a combination of relaxing practices, mindfulness, and other sleep hygiene habits, one can easily improve sleep quality in a short period of time.
How can I stop insomnia at night?
Develop a calming bedtime routine, relax your mind through some relaxing techniques, and change your lifestyle to get better sleep.
How to get to sleep quickly?
A quiet sleep environment, deep breathing or meditation, and avoiding screens at night can help people fall asleep faster.
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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
BAMS (Ayurveda), DHA (Hospital Admin), DHHCM (Health Management), DHBTC (Herbal Beauty and Cosmetology)
Dr. Surya Bhagwati is an established, well-known Ayurvedic expert with over 30 years of experience in treating and consulting in the field of Ayurveda. She is known for the timely, efficient, and patient-centred delivery of quality health care. The patients under her care receive a unique holistic treatment comprising not only medicinal treatment but also spiritual empowerment.