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11 Easy Ways To Overcome Insomnia Effectively and Naturally

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Last updated on November 21, 2020 By //  by healYOUnaturally 25 Comments

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Do you want to get rid of insomnia?

Do you feel extremely exhausted where the days seem so long and anxiety has started to set in?

Are you reading this late at night just because you can’t sleep?

Or you’ve been desperately looking for answers on why you can’t fall or stay asleep all night?
If so, you are not alone…

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has declared that today is Insomnia Awareness Day. Each night millions of people in the U.S. struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. For some this is only a brief problem. But for others, insomnia can become a severe, ongoing struggle.
How common is insomnia among adults? Here are the numbers:
• 30 to 35% have brief symptoms of insomnia.
• 15 to 20% have a short-term insomnia disorder, which lasts less than three months.
• 10% have a chronic insomnia disorder, which occurs at least three times per week for at least three months. (source)

You have tried sleeping pills, new pillows, mattresses, white noise, soothing sounds you name it– to no avail.

I know it can be frustrating but that is the least of your concerns. Lack of sleep has been linked to several diseases like depression, cardiovascular disease,Type II diabetes,  weakened immune system, high blood pressure, chronic inflammation, digestion issues,  and the list goes on. Worry some right? It’s ok! I know that’s why you are here, and I am going to finally help you find ways to fall and stay asleep once and for all.

First, let’s dive into the reasons behind insomnia and what this monster is all about…

Let’s Learn About The Possible Reasons for Insomnia

Insomnia in its initial stages is not a chronic condition. Chronic insomnia conditions are serious when patients have been known not to sleep for days altogether. This will naturally need an experienced sleep disorder professional help in order to cure the underlying cause for insomnia.

Did you know that insomnia or sleeplessness is one of the most common sleep disorders found in living beings? Even birds and animals suffer from insomnia.

There are many factors that may contribute to those “White nights” when you just cannot drop off into those really necessary forty winks. That is when you spend your time watching the ceiling, overthinking, nibbling something or reading a book. 

Heck, you even end up browsing the Internet for natural insomnia cures.  I’m sure you’ve tried dozens of things to get rid of insomnia– to no avail…

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Just remember that you need to sleep as much as you need to breathe and eat. While you’re sleeping, your body is busy tending to your physical and mental health and getting you ready for another day. In children and adolescents, hormones that promote growth are released during sleep. These hormones help build muscle mass, as well as make repairs to cells and tissues. Sleep is vital to development during puberty.

When you’re deprived of sleep, your brain can’t function properly, affecting your cognitive abilities and emotional state. If it continues long enough, it can lower your body’s defenses, putting you at risk of developing chronic illness. The more obvious signs of sleep deprivation are excessive sleepiness, yawning, and irritability.

Chronic sleep deprivation can interfere with balance, coordination, and decision-making abilities. You’re at risk falling asleep during the day, even if you fight it. Stimulants like caffeine are not able to override your body’s profound need for sleep. (source)

Insomnia can be caused due to stress and strain. Professional, personal, emotional, physical and mental worries can contribute to you undergoing a sleepless night. Such an occurrence happening once in a blue moon should not be a cause of worry. However, if you find you get much less than your eight hours recommended normal quota of sleep every night for more than five days running, it is time to see a doctor.

A change in lifestyle can also prevent you from sleeping.

Did you go to bed too soon after a heavy meal? Are your surroundings noisy? Is your bed lumpy and your mattress too soft or too hard?  These are just some of the reasons why you may not find it easy to drop off to sleep the moment you get into your bed.  You should be asleep within 7 to 10 minutes in a normal sleep routine cycle.

Understanding Why and How Insomnia Develops

In his article about One of the Most Common Causes of Insomnia, Dr. Mercola talks about a particular condition, which confirms what I have been discussing throughout the article.  Let your mind rest and try to control those “unwanted thoughts”. But how do I do that you ask?  Here is an excerpt from his article that I found quite interesting:

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  1. MP

    August 6, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    I haven’t been able to sleep soundly in years, and after reading this article I realized it was the electronics in my room (Ipad and cell I kept by my bed). My room wasn’t dark enough either. I fully believe that was one of the reason. I had to come back and tell you that I already sleep longer hours.

    Thanks for such informative articles
    – love your site

    MP

    Reply
  2. Astrid

    January 26, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Hi MP,

    I am so very happy to hear that my tips helped. Thanks, for taking the time to come by and tell me all about it, and for your kind words about the website.

    I love to hear feedback like this. So happy for you! 🙂

    To your best health,

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Houghton

    January 22, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Great tips. Never heard it called ‘Cognitive Popcorn’ – it sure does describe what I used to experience. I tried really hard to find a non-electronic alarm clock that was wind-up and was reliable – 3 of them died on me. This inspires me to keep trying.

    Reply
    • Astrid

      January 23, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      Jennifer~
      Thanks I am glad you found the tips helpful. Yes, I learned that along the way while doing the research. Yes, they are hard to find, but definitely keep on trying. Best of luck!

      Reply
  4. Ang

    September 2, 2017 at 12:31 am

    Actually, it has been proven that a bath or shower keeps you awake and plus I sometimes shower at night I stay up later than normal.

    Reply
    • Astrid

      September 4, 2017 at 6:35 pm

      Ang~
      Needless to say everyone’s body is different and not all approaches may work for everyone. However, a warm bath helps relax the muscles, release tension and lower stress. Additionally, a warm bath helps the body regulate its core temperature, especially in the winter. During the summer, a bath or shower at room temperature will the same. We sleep better in cooler environments.

      Another, indirect, possibility to increase skin temperature during the sleep period without impeding the nocturnal drop in core body temperature is to make use of normal thermoregulatory mechanisms. This alternative to direct warming of the skin during the desired sleep period is to heat the body prior to sleep, for example, by exercising or taking a hot bath or sauna. Body heating activates heat dissipation for a duration that outlasts the heat stress, and consequently may keep skin blood flow higher for a few hours. Indeed, this indirect endogenous skin warming procedure has shown to improve subsequent sleep in several studies (reviewed in [68]).<

      blockquote>
      ^^ See this study : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2578367
      And this one https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2578367

      Where was this proven? I’d love to look at that data :).

      Reply
  5. Karla Cruzado | The Wise Lark

    September 19, 2017 at 3:15 am

    I’ve done some of the things on your list and They sure help me sleep well. My favorite is #11. Sometimes too much thinking is the main reason we can’t sleep well

    Reply
    • Astrid

      September 19, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      That’s great Karla! I am glad some of the tips have helped you sleep better. Yes, overthinking is one of the most common culprits, but I have learned that anxiety leads to over-thinking. The best thing is to get rid of the source of anxiety and or try EFT as mentioned above.

      Reply
  6. Jason Rodgers

    September 25, 2017 at 5:55 am

    Great blog and really interesting

    Reply
    • Astrid

      September 25, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      I am glad you find the information on my website interesting. Thanks, Jason!

      Reply
  7. Susan George

    December 21, 2017 at 5:44 am

    It was really informative thanks for sharing the post

    Reply
    • Astrid

      January 8, 2018 at 6:44 pm

      You are welcome! Glad to hear you enjoyed the post

      Reply
    • Astrid

      March 21, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      You are welcome Susan! I am glad you found the article informative.

      Reply
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    May 3, 2018 at 12:15 pm

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  9. Katherine Dilworth

    May 17, 2018 at 3:16 am

    Great post. Thanks for sharing these tips as I am facing this issue from few days and after reading your post I think I can overcome my this problem. Keep sharing such helpful posts.

    Reply
  10. Peggy Baltazar

    October 9, 2018 at 9:01 am

    Insomnia is a real hazardous disease. It mostly causes due to anxiety, major life changes, use of caffeine, tobacco or alcohol. Thanks for sharing these tips to cure insomnia naturally.

    Reply
  11. Stop Snoring Hub

    October 16, 2018 at 4:21 am

    Great post about insomania.I am also in trouble because of insomania.I cant sleep all the night but from your tips i think now i am able to sleep .Thanks for helping me and for this wonderful article.

    Reply
  12. Alice Carroll

    August 18, 2020 at 9:50 pm

    Thanks for pointing out that too much worrying can be a cause of insomnia. I’ve been thinking about buying some sleep medicine soon because I have been feeling lethargic due to a lack of sleep. I tend to still be able to work my entire 8-hour shift but if I don’t get enough sleep in the night, I think my body will give out eventually.

    Reply

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