From a 2011 study, insomnia was
found to be a prevalent condition in Canada, although relatively few people
seeked medical help for this condition. From a sample of 2000 Canadians, aged
18 or older, 40% reported at least one symptom of insomnia. 13% had consulted a
healthcare professional about their sleeping difficulties at least once in
their lifetime. 10% had used
prescribed medications for sleep in the previous year, 9.0% used natural
products, 5.7% used over-the-counter products, and 4.6% used alcohol.
There are number of alternative therapies that have been
proven to help with insomnia.
Acupuncture
In a study, published
in 2013, researchers in China found that acupuncture alone improved people’s symptoms
of insomnia better than people receiving sham acupuncture plus a sleeping
tablet. In another recent study
from Israel, researchers found that acupuncture improved sleep and mood of
people with schizophrenia.
Allergy Therapy
The
association between caffeine consumption and insomnia is a well established in
scientific research.
Homeopathy
In a
recent pilot study,
published in 2013, researchers in the UK found that homeopathic medicine helped
symptoms of insomnia. In another study
from researchers in Italy, they found homeopathy helped with insomnia and
anxiety.
Massage
From a
review published in
2013, researchers from Canada found that massage as well as acupuncture and
exercise were associated with improved sleep during pregnancy.
Shiatsu / Acupressure
Researchers
from the university of Naples concluded from their study that acupressure
treatment was a non-invasive, safe, effective treatment for insomnia with no
adverse side effects.
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