TJHMS, Volume 7 Issue 2 (Apr. - June) 2024
Review Articles
INSOMNIA AND HOMOEOPATHY
Hemlata Singhal
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by complaints of trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or early morning awakening despite having adequate opportunity and environment to sleep. The symptoms include waking up too early, distress or impairment in functioning, daytime tiredness, drowsiness, depression, anxiety, headaches, difficulty remembering and focusing, and irritability. Insomnia contributes to the risk of developing conditions such as psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Conventional treatment therapies to treat insomnia are classified as sedatives and hypnotics, which include benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and various other hypnotics. Most of them are habit forming and can cause drug dependence, drug tolerance, abuse of the medication. Homoeopathic medicine offers an alternative treatment option for those seeking long-term relief from insomnia symptoms without the potential side effects. Homoeopathic medicine for insomnia focuses on addressing the root causes of the sleep disorder, such as stress, anxiety, or hormonal imbalances, and aims to restore balance within the body to promote sleep.
