Classifying Insomnia
Sleep experts classify insomnia according to its duration and cause.
Causes of Insomnia
Some forms of insomnia may be a response to pressures or stresses in our daily lives, such as illness, air travel, psychiatric conditions, and alcohol and/or drug abuse.
Definition of Insomnia
Insomnia is a disorder of initiating and maintaining sleep. A weakness in the sleep system can be manifested as difficulties falling and/or staying asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, or early-morning awakenings.
Food Clues To Sleeplessness
If you occasionally have trouble falling asleep at night, there are some dietary factors that may be at fault. A big meal or a meal high in protein in the evening, eating too late at night, or consuming caffeine or alcohol, can interfere with sleep.
Exercise Helps Insomniacs
Regular aerobic exercise can help insomniacs regain the ability to achieve restful sleep. Exercise is especially likely to help if you?ve been sedentary. Don?t exercise too close to bedtime, though.