My phone sometimes rings at strange hours, and usually it will be an older relative. One I would have assumed should either have gone to bed or should still be sleeping.
I started getting a little concerned or at least curious since this didn't used to be the norm.
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 older we get, the more likely we are to succumb to insomnia. Our sleep patterns change and the elderly tend to experience a less deep sleep than younger people.
In addition, other age related disorders (cognitive or dementia) as well as additional pain can lead to the inability to sleep well.
The body's natural sleep cycle can also be thrown off due to too many naps during the day.
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.
Insomnia is not always discussed with doctors. When it is, usually a pill is prescribed.
Since no drug is approved for long term insomnia, people may misuse the medicines designed for short term use. Problems such as memory loss, incontinence and dizziness then emerge.
Caffeine and sugar can interfere with a good night's rest, so these should be avoided close to bed time.
A disrupted REM cycle can result from alcohol consumption, so that too should be avoided.
Get exercise whenever possible, but try to avoid it too near bed time.
Naps are actually good, but make sure they are limited to 20 minutes or so per day.
My Insomnia Program has also shown great results. It is all natural, so continue to check out my blog for updates of the release of this program.
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I started getting a little concerned or at least curious since this didn't used to be the norm.
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 older we get, the more likely we are to succumb to insomnia. Our sleep patterns change and the elderly tend to experience a less deep sleep than younger people.
In addition, other age related disorders (cognitive or dementia) as well as additional pain can lead to the inability to sleep well.
The body's natural sleep cycle can also be thrown off due to too many naps during the day.
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.
Insomnia is not always discussed with doctors. When it is, usually a pill is prescribed.
Since no drug is approved for long term insomnia, people may misuse the medicines designed for short term use. Problems such as memory loss, incontinence and dizziness then emerge.
Caffeine and sugar can interfere with a good night's rest, so these should be avoided close to bed time.
A disrupted REM cycle can result from alcohol consumption, so that too should be avoided.
Get exercise whenever possible, but try to avoid it too near bed time.
Naps are actually good, but make sure they are limited to 20 minutes or so per day.
My Insomnia Program has also shown great results. It is all natural, so continue to check out my blog for updates of the release of this program.
EL331001
About the Author:
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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