The University of Maryland has put together a fantastic article about insomnia that all insomniacs (and everyone curious about the condition) should read. It details insomnia causes and a whole host of insomnia treatment options, including medications as well as natural insomnia remedies.
Here are some of the key points that we found particularly noteworthy:
- 40-60% of insomniacs show signs of depression
- Around 50% of insomnia cases have no identifiable cause
- 30-40% of menopausal women suffer from insomnia
- Insomniacs should avoid refined foods and eat less red meat
- Some reports have found a 90% success rate when acupuncture is used to treat insomnia
We really can't recommend enough that you click the source link below and read the article. We guarantee you'll learn something new about insomnia.
Source: University of Maryland
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Last updated: April 27, 2011
My main problem these days seems to be getting me to wake up completely enough so that I actually leave the bed and start my day. My bladder speaks louder than my stomach in this matter. Often on days when I never seem to leave the bed until dinner time, I’m not feeling rested when I do get up.