Tips and treatments to combat insomnia

In today's post, we give you the best tips and treatments to end insomnia and achieve restorative sleep. We tell you all about it.

Insomnia is a disorder that prevents you from falling asleep or staying asleep. This disturbance can affect mood, energy, work performance and, above all, health.

What is insomnia?

Insomnia and sleep-related problems affect people all over the world. We all know how important quality sleep is for our health and general wellbeing, but unfortunately many of us have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night.

Insomnia can be caused by a variety of factors, from stress and anxiety to unhealthy sleep habits and underlying medical disorders. Whatever the cause, it is crucial to address these problems in order to improve our quality of life. As a pharmacy committed to your wellbeing, we are here to offer you advice and solutions to combat insomnia.

Causes of insomnia

Insomnia is usually caused by:

• Excessive consumption of tobacco, alcohol and stimulants.
• An unbalanced diet with heavy meals.
• Living in an unsuitable environment (stress, anxiety, uncertainty or depression).
• Lack of physical exercise and relaxation techniques during the day.
• High exposure to the brightness of digital devices (mobiles, tablets, computers, ebooks...).

Types of insomnia

We can classify the types of insomnia as:

• Transient: short-term, less than three months.
• Chronic: long-term, lasting from months to years.
• Onset insomnia: taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
• Maintenance insomnia: difficulty staying asleep, including waking up too early or interruptions during rest.

Symptoms that determine whether you have insomnia

The main symptoms are:

• Difficulty falling asleep.
• Waking up earlier than expected or during the night.
• Lack of rest after nighttime sleep.
• Difficulty with concentration, work performance and memory. Greater likelihood of making mistakes and having accidents.
• Constant worries, stress, depression, irritability, anxiety, hypertension, fatigue, tiredness...

What can you do to sleep better?

And now, yes, we answer the million-dollar question: what do I need to do to sleep well? Below, we give you tips and treatments to sleep better, which will help you combat insomnia:

• Establish a fixed schedule for going to bed and getting up.
• Get all the hours of sleep you need. Sleep 8 hours.
• Prepare the bedroom, with no noise or light and at a pleasant temperature.
• Regular physical exercise, but never just before going to sleep.
• Avoid heavy dinners and alcohol intake. It is advisable to drink a glass of warm milk before going to sleep.
• It is helpful to have a shower or warm bath before going to bed.
• Sleep in comfortable clothing.
• Avoid using mobile phones or digital devices. It is also not advisable to read or watch television before going to sleep.
• Avoid naps and do not sleep during the day.

The best supplements to combat insomnia

There are also a series of treatments to combat it. From drops to tablets, including infusions and gummies that can help you achieve restorative sleep:

Zzzquil Forte Natura

Zzzquil Forte Natura contains a higher dose of melatonin for moments when we need extra help falling asleep, together with vitamin B6, chamomile, valerian and lavender. It also does not cause dependence or drowsiness the next day.

Aboca Sedivitax Herbal Teas

The herbal teas from the Aboca Sedivitax range combine lemon balm with chamomile and passionflower extracts, to help relaxation, facilitate sleep and improve its quality.

Take 1 cup of herbal tea at night before going to bed and, if you need to relax, also take one in the morning.

Zzzquil Natura oral spray

Zzzquil Natura oral spray is the latest new product from Zzzquil, a spray we can use according to the need of the moment. It helps us sleep when we have insomnia problems, or if we wake up in the middle of the night, to fall back asleep quickly. The dose, that is, the number of sprays to apply, will depend on the need or benefit we want it to provide.

Pranarom sleep gummies

Pranarom sleep gummies help you fall asleep thanks to the essential oils in their composition. They have properties that support relaxation and serenity for restorative sleep.

Bekare Gummies

Bekare gummies contain melatonin and vitamin B6 to support sleep during moments of occasional insomnia, without causing drowsiness the following day. They also have neuroprotective antioxidant action to reinforce the immune system.

Remember that at Farmaciasdirect you can buy melatonin supplements in your pharmacy products at the best price, thanks to our exclusive discounts