Introduction to Sounder sleep

Do you experience from any of the following?

• Trouble falling asleep

• Waking up a lot during the night with trouble returning to sleep

• Waking up too early in the morning

• Having un-refreshing sleep (not feeling well rested), even after sleeping 7 to 8 hours at night

Then you may be suffering from insomnia. Insomnia is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. Both organic and nonorganic insomnia constitute a sleep disorder[1][2]. It is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs or caffeine. An overactive mind or physical pain may also be causes.
 Insomnia can cause problems during the day, such as excessive sleepiness, fatigue, trouble thinking clearly or staying focused, or feeling depressed or irritable. It is not defined by the number of hours you sleep every night. Although the amount of sleep a person needs varies, most people need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep a night.

What are the different types of insomnia?

Insomnia can be:
• Transient (short term) insomnia lasts from a single night to a few weeks

• Intermittent (on and off) insomnia is short term, which happens from time to time

• Chronic (on-going) insomnia occurs at least 3 nights a week over a month or more

Chronic insomnia is either primary or secondary:

• Primary insomnia is not related to any other health problem

• Secondary insomnia can be caused by a medical condition (such as cancer, asthma, or arthritis), drugs, stress or a mental health problem (such as depression), or a poor sleep environment (such as too much light or noise, or a bed partner who snores).

Do women suffer from insomnia more than men?

Women are twice as likely to suffer from insomnia than men. Some research suggests that certain social factors, such as being unemployed or divorced, are related to poor sleep and increase the risk of insomnia in women. Also, insomnia tends to increase with age. Sometimes perimenopausal (the time leading up to menopause) women have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep; hot flashes and night sweats often can disturb sleep. Pregnancy also can affect how well a woman sleeps.

Xynergy have two products that can help you get a better night’s sleep. Both contain Valerian root extract. Valerian is a perennial herb native to North America, Asia, Europe and Australasia, and has long been used to naturally treat sleep disorders. It can help to relax the mind and to improve sleep latency (the amount of time that it takes a person to fall asleep). It can also help with restless leg syndrome.According to Ayurveda, Ashwaganda is traditionally used to strengthen the immune system and protect against the stresses and strains of 21st century living. Ashwaganda is energising, strengthening and calming and can help a tired nervous system.

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