45% of the Worlds' population suffer from sleep disorders and despite this only 51% seek help!
So, what causes poor sleep?
A) Lifestyle
Research shows that to obtain the best sleep we need to do the following 'X ' number of hours before bed, though some of you may not be affected by caffeine, alcohol etc.
All these activities stimulate the brain when we want to slow it down before bed.
B) Pain
Mostly pain from the back, hips and neck keeps people awake or from injuries in an accident. I have charts of these positions if you would like me to e-mail you a copy.
Massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy,and acupuncture all help plus a strengthening programme later on such as Pilates, Physiosize and weight work .
Herbal medicine for pain relief
There are many herbs in tablet or liquid form that are great for pain and inflammation. Cucurmin is one such herb. Please ask me which would be best for you as it all depends on what medical anti-inflammatories you are on as to whether they are compatible or not.
C) Anxiety/ mild-moderate depression
There are two types of insomnia:
a) Difficulty falling asleep - Major causes are anxiety. pain, caffeine and alcohol
b) Waking in the middle of the night - Major causes are depression,sleep apnea, low blood sugar levels, pain and alcohol.
As a result different herbs are used for each type. They are used during the day as well as 1/2 hour before bed to reduce a build up of tension during the day. If you need help here please give me a call.
Benefits of massage for anxiety and depression
If you are very stressed your nervous system is in what we call 'Sympathetic mode'. Massage plus aromatherapy oils help to bring the nervous system back into 'para sympathetic mode'. a relaxed state. This will then help you to sleep better.
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This edition will look at three topics : calf and foot cramps with ideas on how to treat this common affliction Colds and flu and ways to strengthen the immune system And a couple of weeks of closure of the clinic from Sat 17 June to reopen ion Tuesday 4 July Also, as of 15 June I will no longer have a business land line - 9436 0306. Instead please use my mobile number to contact me and make appointments. 04247192436
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