Insomnia
There are a number of sleep disorders of
which insomnia, described as an inability to sleep or to obtain
satisfactory sleep, is the most common, experienced by 25%
of Americans. There are different forms of insomnia from difficulty
falling asleep, to difficulty staying asleep, to waking early,
to sleeping at inappropriate times, to not sleeping deeply
enough, which is imperative for REM sleep. Insomnia or restless
sleep is experienced by most people at some stage of their
lives, but is only considered a problem when this pattern
becomes chronic or when it interferes with daily functioning.
Prolonged sleep disturbance can lead to disease or illness
as it results in an inability of the body to restore or replenish
itself, which takes place during sleep. It also interferes
with or leads to hormonal changes, which if experienced over
a long period of time can lead to disease.
To assist with relaxing in order to fall asleep
and to remove toxins from hormonal changes, the Dead Sea bath
salts and also mud packs can be very beneficial.
Some causes of sleep disorders or insomnia
include:
1. Pain experienced at night following injury,
trauma or certain conditions e.g. arthritis.
2. Stress
3. Emotional trauma or mental anguish
4. Ineffective diet including over use of
nicotine, caffeine and other stimulants
5. Reduced exercise
6. Environment including noise and light levels
7. Geopathic stress
8. Jet lag
9. Aging
10. Nightmares and other dreams that
interfere with adequate sleep
11. Over excitement
12. Too many electrical appliances in the
bedroom
Prolonged sleep disturbance can lead to: reduced
energy level, irritability, disorientation, dark circles under
the eyes, poor posture, memory and concentration difficulties
and fatigueSome recommendations for
dealing with sleep problems include: obtaining counseling
or dealing with whatever psychological issues are involved,
work with any dreams together with a professional who is experienced
in dreams interpretation and therapy.
Relaxation and good exercise program, be
careful not to do aerobic exercise the hour before bedtime.
Developing a regular sleep pattern and bedtime routine, balanced
diet, eliminate caffeine, nicotine and other stimulants especially
at night. Avoid emotional upset or onfrontation especially
just prior to bedtime. Refrain from watching or reading scary
films or the news in the last hour before bedtime.Make
sure the bedroom is sufficiently ventilated, the temperature
is appropriate and there is reduced noise and light.As
part of the bedtime routine, specialists often recommend hot
baths to relax the muscles, de-stress and prepare for bed.
Adding the Dead Sea Bath Salts to these baths
will be beneficial due to their added properties of detoxifying
and enhancing a state of general relaxation. Be careful if
taking a hot bath to drink water while soaking in the bath
to prevent dehydration or dizziness.Saunas
often use Dead Sea salts to evaporate the bromides thus creating
and environment similar to the Dead Sea. Having a hot bath
with Finders Dead Sea Salts and allowing the steam to collect
in the bathroom will have a similar effect. Other than the
benefits listed below for bath salts, steaming and using these
salts in the bath can be beneficial for respiratory conditions
e.g. asthma.
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