Ayurvedic Treatment Shirodhara for Insomnia A Case Series

1. Insomnia: Ayurvedic Treatments Insomnia is a sleep disorder and is characterized by a constant difficulty in sleeping, or restorative sleep, even if there is enough opportunity to relax. This condition is usually prolonged and lasts for a long time. Or better sleep periods with insomnia periods can occur alternately. Insomnia can be considered a serious health problem. This is because insomnia has a significant negative effect on a person’s well-being. Due to insomnia, their daytime performance and overall quality of life are affected. This blog has a variety of details about insomnia and lets us know about its symptoms, as well as its causes and and the remedies of Ayurveda. Types of Insomnia: Insomnia is divided into 5 types. Let’s know about them in detail one by one. 1. Severe insomnia: severe insomnia is slightly different. Because this type of insomnia is short- lived. The reason for this is frequent stress, the effect of some life events, or a sudden change in the sleep environment. It is a short-term sleep disorder that usually lasts from a few nights to a few weeks. 2. Chronic Insomnia: As the name suggests, chronic insomnia is a condition that lasts for a long period of time. That means at least three nights a week for three months or more. 3. Onset insomnia: Onset insomnia refers to difficulty falling asleep at the beginning of the night. That is, in the beginning of going to bed, you will suffer from sleeplessness for some time. After a long time, sleep takes over, but not enough sleep can lead to other health problems. 4. Maintenance insomnia: Maintenance insomnia is an insomnia problem that involves frequent awakenings during the night after going to bed again and again. Because of this frequent awakening during sleep behavior, one cannot find peace or satisfaction in sleep. 5. Comorbid Insomnia: This insomnia occurs due to other medical or psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, or chronic pain. Symptomsof Insomnia: While not sleeping well is the first symptom of insomnia, there are other symptoms as well. Let’s know about them. Symptoms of insomnia may include:

2. 1. Difficulty falling asleep: Everyone falls asleep as soon as they lie down, usually when they are tired. But those who have insomnia problems do not fall asleep easily, even though they are tired. They take a long time to fall asleep. This is the very first symptom of insomnia. 2. Waking up frequently:People with insomnia can’t sleep comfortably even at night. It is common for them to wake up several times a night. Thus, once you wake up during sleep, it becomes difficult to go back to sleep. 3. Non-restorative sleep: As people with insomnia do not get a perfect night’s sleep, they do not have any kind of refreshed feeling when they wake up in the morning. That is, they feel restless due to lack of sleep. 4. Fatigue during the day: Any person has energy only after a good night’s sleep. The energy that is present in full sleep is not available from incomplete sleep. People with insomnia may feel tired or irritable during the day due to incomplete sleep. 5. Impaired concentration and memory: Sleep is so important for a human being that there is a direct relationship between sleep and concentration. However, only good sleep can increase a person’s concentration. Here the concentration or memory is impaired because the sleep is not gettingg properly. 6. Mood Disturbances: Incomplete sleep leads to lack of peace of mind. This causes mood swings such as mental irritability, anxiety, or depression. Reasons: Insomnia can be caused by various reasons. And those reasons may differ from person to person. What is visible to one person may not be visible to another. However, here we list some common reasons for you. Some of such common reasons are: 1. Stress and anxiety: Some conditions, such as daily running, mental stress caused by it, such as worries or excessive thoughts, sometimes anxiety about something—all these can interfere with sleeping. Due to this reason, many people are suffering from the health problem of insomnia. 2. Poor sleeping habits: Some people sleep in a different position, which causes them to wake up suddenly. For example, some people have the habit of sleeping on their sides. For such people, there is a possibility of waking up suddenly due to shortness of breath. Once you wake up, it becomes a bit difficult to go back to sleep. Others go to bed at different times of the day without having a specific bedtime. So they suffers from insomnia. Drinking caffeinated coffee and tea before going to bed can also prevent sleep. Others may experience sleep disturbances due to consumption of alcohol and use of electronic devices before bed.

3. 3. Medical conditions: Some health problems can also cause insomnia. Some medical conditions, such as chronic pain, asthma, heartburn, or restless leg syndrome, can interfere with sleep. 4. Mental Health Disorders: Good sleep is possible only when mental health is balanced. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are linked to insomnia. 5. Medications: Antidepressant medications, stimulants, and certain medications that affect hormones can disrupt sleep. 6. Environmental Factors: Sometimes the noise in sleeping or the atmosphere of unrest in the house or unpleasant arguments before going to bed can also disturb the sleep. Ayurvedic Treatments of Insomnia: Ayurvedic treatment for insomnia problems without side effects can really help you to get rid of your insomnia problem. We have found some effective treatments at Vedicmed. Here is information on some such Ayurvedic treatments: 1. Counseling: Counseling and stress management play an important role in managing insomnia. We have the experienced consultants to counsel and give appropriate sensitivity to your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. And helps you explore your sleep habits. This is beneficial in reducing your stress and improving sleep quality. 2. Oral Therapy: Our Ayurvedic doctors can prescribe low-dose formulations and dietary supplements to support your sleep quality, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. This step can make a big difference in your sleep. 3. Shirodhara: Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic treatment. In this treatment, warm oil/ Kashaya/ medicated sections is continuously poured slowly on the forehead. This type of warm oil flow can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and induce relaxation. In this way, it supports your good sleep. 4. Nasya (Nasal Administration): Nasya is a treatment given by passing medicated oils through the nostrils. Breathing becomes easier with this treatment. This treatment also helps to calm the nervous system. This treatment has the power to control body defects. And this therapy also helps to reduce stress. Overall, Nasya contributes to your better sleep in all these ways. 5. Shirobasti: Shirobasti is an Ayurvedic treatment in which a cap is placed on the head and oil is poured over it. This treatment relieves the pressure in the head to some extent. And it helps promote mental relaxation and mental balance. It can help you sleep better.

4. 6. Shiro Lepa (Head Pack): Shiro Lepa is a paste of medicinal herbs applied to the head. This treatment provides comfort to the head and helps reduce stress and promote relaxation. Thereby, it provides relief from insomnia. *****