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How to Use a ¼ Teaspoon of Nutmeg to Help Fall Asleep and Relieve Insomnia Symptoms

Insomnia affects more than 30% of the population in the U.S. and more than half of Americans complain about not getting enough sleep.  In most cases, people turn to pharmaceuticals to help them, which contributes to the immense increase in the sales of sleeping pills. However, these medications have been found to do more harm than good in the long run. Researchers have found that their use can cause the following side-effects: Diarrhea Difficulty keeping balance Dizziness Burning or tingling in limbs A headache Heartburn Stomach pain and tenderness Uncontrollable shaking Mental slowing/problems with attention and memory Unusual dreams Weakness Changes in appetite Constipation Daytime drowsiness Dry mouth and throat Flatulence Impairment the next day Insomnia is the inability to sleep due to various factors, like waking up too early, frequently waking up during the night, or facing difficulties to fall asleep. It can be a result of biological, psychologi...

Serious Health Problems That Could Be Causing Your Insomnia

Are you struggling with sleep at night? A regular disturbance in sleep is insomnia. There are many factors which contribute to this problem. These are related to medication adverse effects, medical conditions, environmental changes, psychiatric disorders, neurological disorders and so on. So, when you are unable to have a sound sleep, then think about it. You should answer yourself why you are not getting a night of sleep. Is there something, which your body wants to tell you. Do not ignore insomnia as it a serious health issue. When you start spending the night by just turning here and there on your bed, then it is some serious issue. The problem can be hormonal, mental and physical. Reason can be anything, so these are just some warning signs shown by the body and alarming the situation to take care of. 1.Thyroid When thyroid hormones start producing in the body more than the required amount, then it affects body temperature and heart rate. All these symptoms contribute...