Human sleep is necessary because during it the body is restored. But not all people can boast a healthy and sound sleep. Experts note that most of the world's population suffers from insomnia (insomnia).
Often for the treatment of sleep disorders have to resort to drugs or traditional medicine. However, for long-term insomnia (more than a month), you should contact a doctor. There are several ways to deal with insomnia.
Ethnoscience
Excellent remedy for sleep disorders is honey, which is completely harmless (except for an allergic reaction), but very effective. Just improves sleep onions, eaten at bedtime, and a decoction of oatmeal with honey or a glass of warm milk.
Extracts from plants with a calming effect
Have a calming effect extracts of some plants, which include mint, St. John's wort, hawthorn blood-red, chamomile, oregano, clover flowers, Lavandula, red elderberry, valerian peony, woodruff and many others.
Before starting the use of herbal medicines, it is necessary to read the contraindications or consult a specialist for advice. To make an infusion is necessary to take a tablespoon of crushed plants, pour them a glass of hot water (80-90 degrees) and let a couple of hours. Take a decoction should be up to 4 times per day.
Medications
Hypnotics are divided into several groups according to their actions.
For first- class include barbiturates, antihistamines, and drugs with a bromine content. Hypnotics second class are made based on a plurality of benzodiazepines. Before using hypnotic drugs definitely need to see a doctor for advice.
A disadvantage of these drugs is immense number of side effects, some of the drugs may cause addiction even. It is also worth noting that most hypnotic greatly alters the structure of sleep, so after waking people feel overwhelmed and do not get enough sleep.
Herbal preparations
Drugs of this type are made on the basis of plant components. Various phytocomplex supplements have a sparing action on the body than drugs. These drugs are sold in pharmacies without a prescription, taking courses. Before treatment is necessary to read the instructions, paying attention to contraindications and dosage.