Ayurveda and Yoga in Oakland, Berkeley and Bay Area

Having trouble sleeping? Consider these natural remedies

Insomnia or problems with sleep can fall under one or more of the following:

• Trouble falling asleep
• Problem sleeping through the night
• Waking up too early in the morning
• Not feeling well rested even after sleeping 7 to 8 hours at night

Insomnia and fatigue are considered amongst some of the common health problems facing people today. More and more people are experiencing sleep problems secondary to increased stress levels caused by hyper-active lifestyles and lack of balance in their daily lives.  Sleep problems have been linked to various health problems, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and depression.

According to Ayurveda sleep problems are due to aggravation of Vata Dosha (energetic principle of movement, catabolism, etc, comprised of Space and Air). It is an increase in Vata Dosha in the mind or nervous system secondary to a hyper-active lifestyle (always on the move and multi-tasking), poor eating habits (eating Vata provoking foods - dry, rough, cold, hard foods on the run and/or at irregular times) and an overactive mind that is always planning, thinking and worrying.

Helpful hints for addressing insomnia

Insomnia can be defined by one or more of the following:
:: Trouble falling asleep
:: Waking up a lot during the night with trouble returning to sleep
:: Waking up too early in the morning
:: Not feeling well rested even after sleeping 7 to 8 hours at night

Insomnia and fatigue are considered amongst some of the common health problems facing people today. More and more people are experiencing sleep problems secondary to increased stress levels caused by hyper-active lifestyles and lack of balance in their daily lives. Sleep problems have been linked to various health problems, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and depression.