Insomnia is a condition in itself, but can also be a symptom of various systemic disorders and psychological. In addition, a lack of sleep itself can also lead to psychological and systemic disorders. In Ayurveda, it is described as a condition that is caused by degradation of the 'Vata' dosha.
In disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive
thyroid gland), rheumatoid artritis, restless legs (RLS), Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and menopause is increased Vata. These disorders often lead to insomnia therefore. Other conditions that cause insomnia are: reduced Kapha due to an improper diet and malnutrition, weakness by different causes acute, chronic exhaustion and degenerative diseases.
Next Steps
Sleeping pills are not the solution in the treatment of insomnia. This is because all the sleep inducing drugs addiction and dependencecreate.
Health Tips
Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic treatment that consists of a hoofdbegieting in which there is 10 to 20 minutes medicinal liquid, such as medicinal oil, milk, botermelk, Kanji etc. is poured while lying on the forehead. Shirobhyanga is a specialist and therapeutic head massage to treat psychological or mental problems. This medicinal oils are used which can work well on the head during the massage, scalp and hair. In addition, there is the Suffice it to. Basti is a enema (enema) gene with potent oils and kruidenextratcten administered to calm the Vata. In addition, Netra tarpan a therapy involving the eyes treated to relieve stress symptoms. At Anjana eyes are treated with medicinal Kajal in order to induce sleep. Abhyanga is a massage of the whole body with medicated oil and Udwartana the whole body gescrubd with healing powders after Abhyanga massage. In addition, Snana, the Bathing in normal or healing water that is brought to a comfortable temperature. And finally there is the Padabhyanga, a foot massage of medicinal oils in which the feet can be used with a special dish, which is made of one or more metallic massaged, to promote sleep.
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