If you suffer from insomnia you’ll know how it can have a big effect on your life. We believe that drugs are not the best cure for insomnia, natural insomnia cures are much better and can be a long-term solution to the problem. Drugs should not be taken for longer than a few weeks and do not offer a permanent solution. You may not get to sleep at all until the early hours of the morning or you may fall asleep easily then wake up after a couple of hours sleep and not be able to return to sleep until dawn.

If you face this every night you will be only too aware of what insomnia means. Not only are the nights difficult but your ability to function during the day is seriously impaired. We’ve gathered together some natural insomnia cures for you to try at home and we hope they will help you overcome your insomnia once and for all.

Insomnia Symptoms

• difficulty in falling asleep
• falling asleep but then waking up after a short time
• falling asleep or waking up much too early
• waking up frequently during the night
• sleeping all through the night but not deeply so that you are not be refreshed in the morning

Insomnia leads to problems during the day including tiredness, irritability, difficulty thinking clearly or focusing properly, depression etc.
To feel refreshed properly most people will need about eight hours of quality sleep.

Classification of Insomnia

Chronic - classed as difficulty sleeping for at least three nights a week that lasts for a month or more
Intermittent - insomnia that is short-term but repeats
Transient - insomnia that lasts for up to a few weeks but then disappears completely

Chronic insomnia can also be divided into two types, primary insomnia which is not associated with other health problems and secondary insomnia which results from another medical condition. This may be depression, chronic pain, arthritis, cancer, stress, asthma, sleep apnia or other mental or physical problems. This classification also includes poor sleep conditions including sleeping with partner who snore was, a poor environments in the bedroom, outside noises and other things that can prevent you from sleeping properly.

More than twice as many women as men suffer from insomnia. Pregnancy can affect your sleeping patterns and those women who are perimenopausal night sweats and hot flashes can also lead to difficulty sleeping. You should always consult your doctor if you suffer from insomnia as there may be a physical cause which can be addressed. It is a good idea before you consult your doctor to keep a sleep diary for week so that you can explain in detail your sleeping patterns. If insomnia is having a serious effect on your life your doctor may refer you to a sleep center for help.

Natural Insomnia Cures

Some natural cures for insomnia include ensuring your sleeping environment is adequate for good sleep, eating sensibly during the day and not consuming alcohol or caffeine before you go to bed, using some natural herbs, learning relaxation or meditation or developing a good sleeping routine. All of these natural insomnia cures are explored here.