Insomnia

I often suffer from Insomnia. I am 47 now. This perhaps I think depends upon ones life style. I had a habit of staying awakened during night times right from the days of my college days where i used to study almost all the night and used to go to bed early in the morning for a couple of hours or so and then I used to compensate the sleep in the evenings. This habit of mine has made me a nocturnal animal. Since my job also require my attention at night time I almost stay awaken till 2.30 to 3.00 am at night, It is more or less a routine for me! OfcoiurseI take a couple of hours sleep in the after noon. I normally don't get sleep if I am having any pending work, may it be a personal, domestic or professional. I think it ois the tension that is the main cause of the insomnia. When I feel that I am getting affected by it I pop up a sleeping pill and I get really freshen up next morning after a good deep sleep. Otherwise, I am having tendency to dream a lot!Possibly ack of severe and strnecious excercise also one of the factor leading to insomnia. I think with the regular exercise, regular food habits and sticking to routine may help one to get rid of Insomnia, which I am sure I cant get rid of because I really don't have any of the quality quoted above with me!

sometime it happened to me
If it is not bad yet, I think you just need some relaxation for your mind.
If it already disturbing you, you must go to the doctor to get some medicine and treatment.

Diet is especially important when treating sleep disorders, and it is essential to rule out food intolerances as a cause. In one study of infants, sleeplessness was eliminated by removing cow's milk from the diet and then reproduced by its reintroduction. See Food Intolerance for more information.

Certain types of food promote sleep while others inhibit it.

Foods to Eat

Chlorophyll-rich foods, such as leafy, green. vegetables, steamed or boiled.

Microalgae, such as chlorella and spirulina.

Oyster shell can be purchased in health food stores and taken as a nutritional supplement.

Whole grains: Whole wheat, brown rice, and oats have a calming and soothing effect on the nervous system and the mind. Carbohydrates also boost serotonin, which promotes better sleep.

Mushrooms (all types)

Fruit, especially mulberries and lemons, which calm the mind.

Seeds: jujube seeds are used to calm the spirit and support the heart. Chia seeds also have a sedative effect.

Dill

Basil


Foods such as bread, bagels, and crackers that are high in complex carbohydrates have a mild sleep-enhancing effect because they increase serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter that promotes sleep.

A glass of warm milk with honey is one of the oldest and best remedies for insomnia. Milk contains tryptophan which, when converted to seratonin in the body, induces sleep and prevents waking.

Lettuce has a long-standing reputation for promoting healthy sleep. This is due to an opium-related substance combined with traces of the anticramping agent hyoscyarnin present in lettuce. Lettuce should be an integral part of your evening diet if you are suffering from sleep disorders. The meal should also include legumes, peanuts, nutritional yeast, fish or poultry. These foods contain vitamin B3 (niacin). Niacin is involved in seratonin synthesis and promotes healthy sleep. Mixed with a little lemon juice for flavor, lettuce juice is an effective sleep-inducing drink highly preferable to the synthetic chemical agents in sleeping pills.

Foods to Avoid

Coffee

Tea

Spicy foods

Cola

Chocolate

Stimulant drugs

Alcohol

Refined carbohydrates (They drain the B vitamins.)

Additives

Preservatives

Non-organic foods containing pesticides.

Canned foods or any source of toxicity or heavy metals.

Sugar and foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates. These raise blood-sugar levels and can cause a burst of energy that disturbs sleep.

Foods that are likely to cause gas, heartburn, or indigestion, such as fatty or spicy foods, garlic-flavored foods, beans, cucumbers, and peanuts.

Foods such as meat that are high in protein can inhibit sleep by blocking the synthesis of serotonin, making us feel more alert.

Monosodium glutamate (MSG), often found in Chinese food. This causes a stimulant reaction in some people.

Avoid cigarettes and tobacco. While smoking may seem to have a calming effect, nicotine is actually a neurostimulant and can cause sleep problems.

Alcohol and caffeine are two beverages/food that you must avoid for a healthy sleep. Avoid caffeine in all forms (tea, coffee, cola, chocolate). See Also: Caffeine Content of Common Beverages for a table of caffeine in common beverages.