I was getting phone calls from some of my older relatives and started to wonder why that was occurring.
I started getting a little concerned or at least curious since this didn't used to be the norm.
Most people will experience some form of insomnia. They will have problems falling asleep or remaining asleep. Some though experience long term insomnia which can and does have other health implications.
The elderly are more apt to suffer insomnia as their sleep patterns undergo changes through the aging process. In addition, deeper sleep is less prevalent in the elderly.
Dementia and other age related disorders also interupt sleep. Chronic pain from ailments such as arthritis also disrupt sleep in the elderly.
Too many naps (as older people tend to have the time) can mess with the natural sleep cycle.
Many older people also believe they simply do not need as much sleep as younger folks. This is not true. Overall, adults require an average of 8 hours of sleep per night. A good indicator of not getting enough sleep is if you wake not feeling rested.
Many patients neglect to inform their health care provider of insomnia, or doctors do not inquire. When the subject is discussed, the result is normally a prescription for some sort of sleeping aid.
But there is no drug approved for chronic insomnia. If the drugs intended for short term use are instead used long term, the very problems people are trying to avoid can show up (memory loss, drowsiness, dizziness.)
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.
Exercise, especially in the outdoors in direct sunlight can make a big difference in getting and staying asleep.
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
I started getting a little concerned or at least curious since this didn't used to be the norm.
Most people will experience some form of insomnia. They will have problems falling asleep or remaining asleep. Some though experience long term insomnia which can and does have other health implications.
The elderly are more apt to suffer insomnia as their sleep patterns undergo changes through the aging process. In addition, deeper sleep is less prevalent in the elderly.
Dementia and other age related disorders also interupt sleep. Chronic pain from ailments such as arthritis also disrupt sleep in the elderly.
Too many naps (as older people tend to have the time) can mess with the natural sleep cycle.
Many older people also believe they simply do not need as much sleep as younger folks. This is not true. Overall, adults require an average of 8 hours of sleep per night. A good indicator of not getting enough sleep is if you wake not feeling rested.
Many patients neglect to inform their health care provider of insomnia, or doctors do not inquire. When the subject is discussed, the result is normally a prescription for some sort of sleeping aid.
But there is no drug approved for chronic insomnia. If the drugs intended for short term use are instead used long term, the very problems people are trying to avoid can show up (memory loss, drowsiness, dizziness.)
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.
Exercise, especially in the outdoors in direct sunlight can make a big difference in getting and staying asleep.
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 popular 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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