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Music Therapy for Insomnia
Music is used to influence physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being, and improve quality of life for healthy people, as well as those who are disabled or ill. It may ....
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Melatonin for Insomnia
The natural hormone known as melatonin helps regulate the sleep/wake cycles (circadian rhythm). Certain diseases such as cancer, prescription medications such as benzodiazepines, and age may decrease melatonin levels. Melatonin ....
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Relaxation Therapy for Insomnia
Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that
differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary
goal is usually non-directed relaxation. Most techniques share the
components of repetitive focus (on a word, sound, ....
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Massage for Insomnia
Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....
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Guided imagery for Insomnia
Therapeutic guided imagery uses the power of the imagination as a healing tool. Guided imagery may be used to help patients relax and focus on images associated with personal issues ....
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Ayurveda for Insomnia
Ayurveda, which originated in ancient India over
5,000 years ago, is probably the world's oldest system of natural medicine.
There is evidence from one well-designed study that a traditional Ayurvedic formula
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Acupressure for Insomnia
Shiatsu literally means finger (Shi) pressure (Atsu) in Japanese. Shiatsu technique involves finger pressure at acupoints and along body meridians (divisions). It can incorporate palm pressure, stretching, massaging and other ....
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Yoga for Insomnia
Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise, and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Preliminary research reports that yoga may benefit sleep efficiency, total sleep time, number of awakenings, ....
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Valerian for Insomnia
Valerian root (Valerian officinalis) has been used as a sedative and anti-anxiety treatment for more than 2,000 years. Several studies in adults suggest that valerian may improve the quality of ....
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5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Insomnia
5-HTP is the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It is obtained commercially from the seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia. Although many naturopathic regimens for sleep include 5-HTP, there is ....
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Lemon balm for Insomnia
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a commonly used herb with a lemon like smell. High-quality clinical evidence supporting the use of lemon balm as a sedative/hypnotic is lacking, although it ....
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Hypnotherapy for Insomnia
Hypnotherapy or hypnosis uses the power of suggestion to help individuals overcome all types of adversity, including health issues such as insomnia. Several early studies report that hypnosis may decrease ....
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Hops for Insomnia
Animal studies and traditional uses of hops include insomnia, sedation, and alcoholic beverage production. Hops may have sedative and sleep-enhancing (hypnotic) effects. However, little human research has evaluated the effects ....
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Herbology for Insomnia
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Chiropractic therapy for Insomnia
Chiropractic healthcare is a discipline that focuses on the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (primarily the spine) and body function (as coordinated by the nervous system), and how this relationship affects ....
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Chamomile for Insomnia
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has been used medicinally for thousands of years, and is widely used in Europe. Traditionally, chamomile preparations, such as tea and essential oil aromatherapy, have been used ....
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Aromatherapy for Insomnia
Aromatherapy is a technique in which essential oils from
plants are used with the intention of preventing or treating illness, reducing
stress, or enhancing well-being. The oils are applied to the skin, ....
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Acupuncture for Insomnia
The practice of
acupuncture, or the insertion of needles, originated in China 5,000
years ago. Traditional Chinese medicine commonly uses acupuncture to treat
insomnia. A review of the available studies found reports of ....
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Tai chi for Insomnia
Tai chi is a system of movements and positions believed to have developed in 12th Century China. Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected ....
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Qi gong for Insomnia
Summary:Qi gong is a type of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is thought to be at least 4,000 years old. It is traditionally used for spiritual enlightenment, medical care and ....
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Prayer for Insomnia
Summary:Prayer can be defined as a "reverent petition," the act of asking for something while aiming to connect with God or another object of worship. Prayer on behalf of the ....
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Meditation for Insomnia
Summary:Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In modern times, numerous meditation types are in ....
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Kundalini yoga for Insomnia
Summary:Kundalini yoga is one of many traditions of yoga, which share common roots in ancient Indian philosophy. Kundalini Yoga incorporates multiple modalities (physical postures, chanting, mediation, breathing exercises, visualization). Proponents ....
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Homeopathy for Insomnia
Summary: Homeopathy, or homeopathic medicine, is a holistic system of treatment based on the “law of similars”, or treating “like with like”. ....
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Diet-based therapies for Insomnia
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Chelation therapy for Insomnia
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Biofeedback for Insomnia
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Progressive Relaxation for Insomnia
Summary:Progressive muscular relaxation (PMR) is a type of relaxation therapy used to treat medical conditions caused by stress. Muscular tension is the most common symptom of stress, and it can ....
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