Treatment for sleep disorders, first lifestyle should be changed. Lifestyle adjustments greatly improve one’s quality of sleep especially when one is done along with medical treatments
PEOPLE SHOULD CONSIDER:
- Incorporating more vegetables and fish into one’s diet and reducing sugar intake.
- Reducing stress and anxiety by exercising and stretching.
- Creating and sticking to a regular sleeping schedule.
- Drinking less water before bedtime.
- Limiting your caffeine intake, especially in the late afternoon or evening.
- Decreasing tobacco and alcohol use.
- Eating smaller low carbohydrate meals before bedtime.
TREATMENT FOR SLEEP DISORDERS
Treatment for sleep disorders can vary depending on the type and underlying cause. However, it generally includes a combination of medical treatments and lifestyle changes.
MEDICAL TREATMENTS:
Medical treatment for sleep disturbances include any of the following:
- Sleeping pills
- Melatonin supplements
- Medications for any underlying health issues
- Breathing device/ surgery (usually for sleep apnea)
- A dental guard (for teeth grinding)
Lifestyle adjustments greatly improve one’s quality of sleep, especially when one is done along with medical treatments.
PEOPLE SHOULD CONSIDER:
- Incorporating more vegetables, and fish into your diet and reducing sugar intake
- Reducing stress and anxiety by exercising and stretching
- Creating and sticking to a regular sleeping schedule
- Drinking less water before bedtime
- Limiting your caffeine intake, especially in the late afternoon or evening
- Decreasing tobacco and alcohol use
- Eating smaller low carbohydrate meals before bedtime
- Maintaining a healthy weight based on one’s doctor recommendation
- Going to bed and waking up at the same time everyday can also significantly improve one’s sleep quality
- The effects of sleep disorders can be so discriptive that one will likely want immediate relief. Long term cases can take a bit more time to resolve
- However, if one sticks to his/her treatment plan and regularly communicate with one’s doctor he/she can find his/her way to better sleep