Dr. Pranit Ambulkar
What is insomnia?
Insomnia (or sleeplessness) is a sleep disorder in which a person can not come or where the duration of sleep is insufficient sleep. Many people encounter intermittent problems when they go to bed but can not fall asleep. Also, one can wake up at night and are not resume sleep. This creates a disruption in sleep patterns which one is not sufficiently equipped or relaxed upon waking. This can manifest itself in a repeat of disturbance and light sleep. The disease has a major impact on a person's productivity and quality of life. Insomnia is a condition in itself, but can also be a symptom of various systemic disorders and psychological. In addition, a lack of sleep itself can also lead to psychological and systemic disorders. Insomnia is in SanskritNidra-naasha'Named. In Ayurveda, it is described as a condition that is caused by degradation of the 'Vata' dosha (One of the three bio-humors). Acute insomnia may, chronic or temporary.
Cause
Vata, Pitta and Kapha the three bio-humors that all physical functions of the body regulate. A normally functioning Kapha provides a healthy sleep, while different reasons different types of insomnia cause increased Vata and Kapha reduced.
Animal, Raja and Tama are the three qualities of mind. It is essential for healthy sleep Tama, while Raja is responsible for an interrupted sleep and early waking. In most patients, insomnia is a symptom of a systemic or psychological disorder. With fifty percent of diagnosed cases of insomnia, there is psychological problems which the Raja of mind is increased. Psychological factors such as anxiety, anxiety, rage, envy, spanning, stress, and so on, increase this Raja property of our psyche, which in turn can lead to poor sleep and insomnia.
In disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), rheumatoid arthritis, restless legs (RLS), Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and menopause is increased Vata. These disorders often lead to insomnia therefore. Other conditions that cause insomnia are: reduced Kapha due to an improper diet and malnutrition, weakness by different causes acute, chronic exhaustion and degenerative diseases.
Indigestion, heartburn, frequent urination, etc. may also lead making a healthy night's sleep is disturbed, as well as pain, unhygienic place to sleep, loud noises, bright lighting, disturbances of the circadian rhythm (circadiaanritme) by night services, Late parties, jetlag, and so on, cause insomnia.
