Why can’t I sleep?
There are many reasons why someone may be having trouble sleeping.
- Aches, pain, restless legs
- Stress
- Depression
- Work schedule
- Trained to stay up
- Children
- Vitamin deficiency
- Diet
- Lack of exercise
- Sleepwalking or eating
- And many, many more
Some people, like grandfathers, wear their lack of sleep like a badge of honor. In short spans, such as after you have a baby it can not be helped, and you can often bounce back quickly. However long-term lack of sleep is not good for you and unfortunately for many it’s not too far out of the norm. Trouble sleeping should be addressed as soon as possible.
Here are some solutions you can do at home.
- Improve your lifestyle choices:
- Altering your diet
- avoid caffeine late in the afternoon and evening
- eat healthy food choices
- avoid food that may cause indigestion or heart burn
- Exercise
- begin to exercise to reduce stress
- if you already exercise consider changing your time of the day some people are awake after they exercise
- Improve the sleeping environment:
- new pillow
- new bed
- sheets that are more comfortable or control temperature
- adding a fan
- weighted blanket
- bed air conditioner (yes, it’s a thing!)
- If you still can’t sleep its time to seek help!
Treatment for Insomnia
Unless you want to catch up on late night TV, there’s not much worse than insomnia. There can be many causes. Chiropractic treatments help to alleviate tension from within the body, encouraging blood flow which enables the muscles to relax and make it easier for you to fall asleep. So does Massage and Acupuncture. We also offer a wide range of all natural, non-prescription supplements that help you sleep.
