Sleep Disorders

• If you find it challenging to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night.
• If you experience excessive sleepiness during the day, even after a full night’s sleep.
• If you have irregular breathing patterns or snore loudly, it may indicate sleep apnea.
• If you encounter restless legs or uncomfortable sensations in your limbs at night.

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, commonly known as insomnia, can be attributed to various reasons, such as stress, anxiety, depression, or an irregular sleep pattern. Besides, lifestyle habits like consuming caffeine and using electronic devices before bedtime can also impact sleep quality.

Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes breathing to stop and start repeatedly, is commonly linked to certain risk factors such as obesity, smoking, and nasal congestion. Genetic factors can also play a role in its development and severity.

Restless Leg Syndrome, a neurological disorder characterised by an irresistible urge to move the legs, may occur due to iron deficiency, kidney failure, or the use of certain medications such as antihistamines, antidepressants, and antipsychotics.

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that is characterised by an excessive urge to sleep during the day and sudden, uncontrollable sleep attacks. The condition can be caused by genetic factors or abnormalities in the brain’s signalling processes.

Insomnia

• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• Waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep
• Feeling tired upon waking

Sleep Apnea

• Snoring loudly
• Periods of unconscious breathing while sleeping
• Unexpected awakenings coupled with dyspnea
• Headache in the morning

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)

• Uncomfortable sensations in the legs are often described as crawling, creeping, pulling, or throbbing.
• An overwhelming urge to move the legs, especially in the evening or at night
• Temporary relief from discomfort with movement

Narcolepsy

• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Sudden muscle weakness (cataplexy), often triggered by strong emotions
• Sleep paralysis
• Hallucinations at the onset of sleep

• Avoid caffeine and heavy meals before bedtime.
• Establish a relaxing bedtime routine.
• Ensure your sleeping environment is comfortable and conducive to rest.

• Follow the herbal prescription and treatment plan as advised.
• Practice good sleep hygiene and maintain a regular sleep schedule.
• Keep a sleep diary to monitor your progress and discuss it with your practitioner.