Insomnia

Healthy eating habits, high fibre, can quite easily take care of one of the most common and inconvenient trouble like Constipation, says nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju. And a high fibre, nutritious recipe. Constipation is the most common digestive complaint, that makes one feel bloated, irritated and makes life quite miserable. Generally, constipation is defined as infrequent or fewer than three bowel movements per week. Less than one bowel movement per week is considered severe constipation.…

#WorldLaughterDay A good, hearty laugh comes with myriad health benefits. We speak to Dr Mahesh Parikh, founder of the Laughing Club at Mahemdavad, the 321st Club in Gujarat, who has witnessed people recover from severe respiratory problems, high blood pressure, and other health complications with laughter yoga. Why do we need a Laughter Club? A club means an association of people with common interest. The Laughter Club is a gathering of persons interested in maintaining their health, because…

Millions of people round the world are chronic users of sleeping pills or other intoxicants to rest each night increasing the risk of death and poor health. Dr A Banerjee, Director Sleep Medicine and Research Center at MGM Institute of Health Sciences emphasizes the importance of good sleep to regenerate the body’s mechanisms and ward off diseases like diabetes, hypertension and bipolar disorder. #WorldSleepDay Sleep is essential for a healthy life. Every person requires the right amount…

Ujjwala Baxi shows the easy way to supplement proteins in a vegetarian or even a vegan diet The other day I had a mother sharing with me her daughter’s New Year’s resolution of switching to vegetarianism and also that she continues to feel strongly about it. The mother, of course, had mixed emotions about the decision. While she was happy about her daughter’s apparent sensitivity towards animals, she seemed also worried about her daughter’s abrupt decrease in protein intake…

Insomnia can often be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes and adopting healthy habits and following a regular schedule.   Read more about Good Sleep Practices: 13 Steps To Better Quality Sleep   Importance of Sleep       

As a first step, make the lifestyle changes suggested here Know your support team: Who can help you stay healthy  Your family physician Sleep medicine specialists Neurologists Psychologists & Psychiatrists Nutritionist  Hypnotherapist or a massage therapist   See the video below for some simple tips  

Insomnia is characterised based on duration:  Acute insomnia (short term) is brief and often happens because of life circumstances (for example, before an exam or after receiving stressful or bad news). Many people experience this type of passing sleep disruption, and it tends to resolve without any treatment. Chronic insomnia (ongoing) is disrupted sleep that occurs at least three nights per week and lasts at least three months. Chronic insomnia disorders can have many causes: Changes in…

Your doctor will likely diagnose insomnia based on your medical history, sleep histories, physical exam and sleep study. Medical History:To find out what's causing your insomnia. The doctor may ask whether you: Have any new or ongoing health problems Have painful injuries or health conditions, such as arthritis Take any medicines, either over-the-counter or prescription Have symptoms or a history of depression, anxiety or psychosis Are coping with highly stressful life events, such as divorce…

Insomnia is a common sleep problem for adults, affecting millions worldwide.A person suffering from insomnia has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, even when he or she has the chance to do so. Why is insomnia a concern People with insomnia can feel dissatisfied with their sleep and usually experience one or more of the following: fatigue, low energy, difficulty concentrating, mood disturbances and decreased performance in work or at school.  

Are you at risk of developing insomnia Insomnia is a common disorder and it affects women more often than men. This can occur at any age. Older adults are more likely to have insomnia than younger people.  The people who are at risk include those who:  Have a lot of stress Are depressed or have other emotional distress such as divorce or death of a spouse Have lower incomes Work at night or have shift changes in their work Travel long distances Have an inactive lifestyle Have certain…