May be you must try time-tested Ayurvedic tips and antidotes to grab some shuteye But your insomnia continues to inflict you every night. May be you must try out some time tested Ayurvedic and house hold tips to grab some sleep. According to Ayurveda, insomnia is a high vata disorder. so cooling the heat by a massage with anti-vata oils like Narayana tailam,Bala tailam can be helpful. Treatments like shirodhara,shirovasti has proved to be very beneficial. Drugs like Ashwagandha,Brahmi and Jatamansi taken after consulting an Ayurvedic physician yields good results in case of sleeplessness. TRY THIS AT HOME 1) Taking a balanced diet cooked with good quantities of onion can be of use. 2) According to Vastuguna Deepika, a paste made from ground leaves of Indain spinach(commonly called Bachalikoora) when applied on the temples has a soothing effect and in turn induces sleep.Indian spinach has similar effects when cooked and consumed. 3) According to Bhavaprakasham, foods cooked with sesame(til) or urad dal(minapa pappu) promotes sleep. 4) Sugarcane juice has also been known to be useful to those suffering from sleep disorders. 5) Consuming fish,lamb meat(mutton) or its soup can promote good sleep. 6) Regular, but moderate intake of adequate diary products- such as milk,butter and curd - have been known to induce sleep. 7) A glass of milk before going to bed. you can burn those extra calories by exercising the next morning. Remember, exercise also helps to reduce insomnia. 8) Avoiding naps in the afternoon or at odd hours. 9) Avoiding tea,coffee or heavy exercise after five pm and going to bed at a regular time. 10) A warm bath before going to bed. 11) Reading or listening to soothing music also puts calms yours nerves and promotes sleep.
Writer ..........Dr G. Sridevi Ayu Kerala Ayurvedic Panchakarma centre Phone : 23375531
