Insomnia

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace consultation with a healthcare professional. If insomnia persists or affects your daily life, seek medical attention.

Does Rilassáre's complementary medicine replace traditional medicine?

No. Our complementary medicine protocols (nutrition, psychological support, and general medicine) are designed as an adjunct to the treatment a patient may already be receiving, never as a substitute. Every case is individually assessed by our medical team, since no intervention is free of risk and its suitability depends on each person's clinical history.

What is insomnia?

If you find it difficult to fall asleep, wake up during the night, or wake up too early and can't get back to sleep, you may have insomnia. People with insomnia may feel tired and irritable during the day. Insomnia is not only uncomfortable, but it can also increase the risk of some health conditions. Here we explain what insomnia is, what may cause it, and when it's important to seek professional help.

When stress levels are very high, sleep disorders such as insomnia are common. Stress produces a hormone called cortisol which, when it remains elevated, can affect different functions of the body, including rest. Insomnia can result, among other factors, from high levels of stress, but it should always be diagnosed by a healthcare professional.

Why is sleep so important?

Just as an electronic device needs to recharge to function optimally, the human body recharges through sleep. Sleep allows your brain and body to process the day's activity.

Good rest helps keep your body healthy and may help prevent certain health problems. Lack of sleep can affect your concentration, information processing, and memory formation. Your body has its own biological clock that regulates your sleep-wake cycle; it's called your circadian rhythm and works on a roughly 24-hour cycle.

Symptoms of Insomnia

If you have insomnia, you may feel anxious and tired during the day. Physical symptoms include tension headaches and gastrointestinal symptoms. Emotional or mental symptoms include low energy, inability to concentrate, and poor coordination.

Causes of insomnia

Insomnia can have several causes. Sometimes it is temporary or short-term, related to periods of high stress or changes in sleep schedule. Three-quarters of all insomnia cases are short-term. Other times it becomes chronic insomnia; about 25 percent of cases fall into this category.

Factors that can contribute to insomnia:

• •Excessive stress: Very high levels of stress are associated with insomnia in many cases.
• •Time changes: Night shifts, jet lag, daylight saving time—anything that affects your body's internal clock.
• •Technology: Using screens that emit blue light can disrupt your circadian rhythm, including using a smartphone, tablet, or TV screen just before bed.
• •Sleep hygiene: A noisy, hot, cold, or too-bright environment, or an uncomfortable bed, can make it harder to rest.
• •Sedentary lifestyle: Not getting enough physical activity during the day can make it harder to fall asleep at night.
• •Substance use: Stimulants such as caffeine or other substances can interfere with sleep.

Types of insomnia

Short-term insomnia is when you can't fall or stay asleep for a few days or a few weeks. Chronic insomnia occurs when sleep disturbances happen at least three times a week for three months or more. An estimated 10 to 15 percent of adults experience insomnia at some point.

Diagnosis of insomnia

Diagnosis should be made by a doctor or sleep specialist through a complete clinical evaluation. Diagnostic methods and tools may include:

• •Medical and sleep history
• •Sleep questionnaires (such as the Insomnia Severity Index)
• •Sleep diary
• •Mental health evaluation
• •Sleep study (polysomnography, if other disorders are suspected)

Treatment for insomnia

Treatment for insomnia should be determined by a healthcare professional and may include non-medical therapy, such as developing better sleep habits or psychotherapy, and in some cases medication. If a medical condition is causing your insomnia, treating that condition may help. Never change or stop a medication without first consulting your doctor.

At Rilassáre Clinic, our interdisciplinary team (nutrition, psychology, and general medicine) can support you with habits and general wellness protocols that complement the treatment your doctor determines; this does not constitute a cure and does not replace specialized medical or psychological care for insomnia.

Complications of insomnia

Untreated insomnia has been associated with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or substance use problems, as well as an increased risk and severity of some long-term conditions, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

Insomnia prevention

Keeping a consistent sleep routine, exercising regularly, and following a balanced diet are general measures that can help. At Rilassáre Clinic we offer an interdisciplinary approach to stress management (nutrition, psychology, and general medicine) that can help improve your sleep hygiene; this does not replace the medical or psychological evaluation that persistent insomnia requires.

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