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Az Wellness Information, the power of Alternative, Complementary and Holistic Medicine. Alternative therapies for everyday symptoms.

SLEEPLESSNESS (Insomnia): Is the inability to fall asleep, staying asleep or continually waking up earlier than planned. For most people, tension, anxiety, depression are some causes, however blocked nasal and pharyngeal passages as well as allergies to sugar or MSG can cause this condition.

Self Help – warm milk with honey before bed, or a glass of mineral water. Meditation, deep breathing, visualization, any mindfulness practice that will calm and relax your mind, body and spirit.

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Alternative Therapy	Suggestions
Acupuncture	Balancing and harmonizing the heart, kidney, liver and spleen meridians.
Ayurveda (India)	Jalneti, jaldhauti, japa, intake more fluids, makarasana, linden tea before bed, apply Thai or Chinese Balms round nose area at bedtime. The primary treatment for sleep disorders focuses on vata, which regulates breathing and circulation. Vata imbalances exhibit irritability, anxiety, fear. The use of topical oils (on the head and feet) are appropriate depending on the body type to relax the nervous system. For pitta type- use coconut oil at room temperature, vata type - apply warm sesame oil, and kapha type apply warm mustard oil.
Food Therapy/ Nutrition	Turkey, bananas, figs, dates, yogurt, tuna, whole grains, crackers or nut butter, complex carbohydrates and dairy products all promote sleep, try ½ grapefruit at bedtime. Food with Tyramine inhibit sleep (caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, chocolate).
Herbology, Western	Rose hips, St. Johns Wort, scullcap, valerian, siberian gingsen, lavender oil, lemon balm tea (mellisa), chamomile & passionflower, california poppy, hops, fushen & dragon bone. Kava Kava.
Holistic	Yoga, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, visualization, guided imagery, magnetic therapy, music therapy, chiropractic care. Initiate bedtime rituals to include your choice of breathing exercises, meditation, baths, massage.
Homeopathy	Nux vomica, Coffea, Aconite, Chamomilla, Phosphorus, Ignatia Amara, Muriaticum acidum. All remedies are based on specific associated symptoms.
Naturopathic	Calcium magnesium, vitamin B6, melatonin, 5-HTP, niacin.
Traditional Chinese Medicine	Treatment varies according to the cause. Some times Chamomile, catnip, skullcap, valerian, jujube seeds, chia seeds, schisanda berries, mulberries & lemons, barley gruel, oat goat tea, oatstraw tea, reishi mushrooms, oyster shell calcium, wood betony, spearmint. An Mien Pian, An Shui Wan, Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan and others. Consult your practitioner for personalized evaluation.

* Disclaimer: The information found in this website has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The suggestions on this site are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Before implementing any of these suggestions, it is recommended that you consult your healthcare practitioner for an evaluation and treatment plan. Every person’s chemistry is different (i.e. DNA, blood type, and chemistry) and the way someone reacts to a suggestion may be different from another.