MANAGING SLEEP DEPRIVATION WITH AYURVEDA

To rejuvenate the body and mind, work at your best and safeguard your wellbeing, individual must get enough sleep. Most individuals require 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night to operate normally the following day. For the next day to stay active and  fresh, children and teenagers require much more sleep.

Not getting enough sleep or having poor-quality sleep is referred to as Sleep Deprivation. Lack of sleep over prolonged period of time may result in disruptive syndrome which tends to interfere with person’s usual daily activities and have a negative influence on their energy and mood. It can cause major long-term health problems including hypertension, anxiety, stroke, depression, heart diseases etc. it can also impact a person’s heart, immunity, brain function and capacity to handle stress.

What are the stages of sleep deprivation ?

The sleep deprivation happens in stages. The stages of sleep deprivation are :

• Stage 1 : In this stage individual go at least 24 hours without sleeping and the effects are same as being under alcohol influence to the point where driving a car is not safe.
• Stage 2 : Typical signs of sleep deprivation worsen. In this stage, the majority of individuals begin to suffer micro-sleeps and struggle to concentrate or think clearly.
• Stage 3 : In this stage, individuals begin to display very severe symptoms including hallucinations. They could also find it difficult to interact with other around them.
• Stage 4 : In this stage the symptoms are extreme. It might be difficult to distinguish between what is genuine and what is hallucinatory.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION?

Some of the common causes of sleep deprivation includes :

• Bad sleep related habits
• High stress levels
• Alcohol use
• Sleeping in unfamiliar or new place
• Using excessive caffeine
• Insomnia
• Restless leg syndrome
• Short term illnesses like flu, common cold etc
• Degenerative brain disorders like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s diseases
• Parasomnias
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
• Mental health concerns
• Depression
• Post traumatic stress disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety
• Somniphobia
• Panic disorder

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION?

The common symptoms experienced by individual are :

• Trouble in focusing, thinking and remembering
• Daytime sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Irritability
• Slow reaction time

Severe symptoms of sleep deprivation includes :

• Micro-sleep
• Uncontrollable eye movements
• Trouble in speaking clear
• Hand tremors
• Tactile and visual hallucinations
• Impaired judgment
• Impulsive behavior

WHAT AYURVED SAYS ABOUT SLEEP DEPRIVATION?

Nidra (sleep), according to ayurveda, is one of the three foundations of healthy body and mind. In ayurveda, sleep deprivation and Nidranasha are connected. Vata dosha in the body is aggravated by eating unwholesome food, fear, excessive fasting, excessive exercise and other nidan. Vata that is worsened vitiates the kapha and pitta doshas in the body, disrupting a person’s sleep cycle.

HERBS :

• Yastimadhu
• Tagar
• Brahmi
• Shatavari
• Shankhpushpi
• Ashwagandha
• Jatiphala
• Jatamansi
• Sarpagandha

Panchakarma :

• Shirodhara
• Shiro abhyanga
• Nasyam
• Pada abhyanga
• Pichu

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR SLEEP DEPRIVATION :

 

1. Calm Sleep tablet

CAC calm sleep tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like bhang, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stressful conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to calm minds and make your body relax and light.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

 

2. Brain relaxant churn

It is a herbal and purely Ayurvedic  formulation. It is 100% natural and pure. It is prepared from herbs that show calming effect on brain and gives you relaxation. It contains various herbs like Amla, Sonth, Pippali, Marich, Haldi, Bala, Suddha Gandhak, Lauh bhasma etc. that are Stress buster and provide you relief from anxiety. Herbs present in CAC Brain relaxant churna shows antioxidant, Neuroprotective, carminative and anti inflammatory properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1tsp twice a day with normal water.

 

3. Mann Mitra tablet

It is herbal and purely Ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress. It works as a antioxidant, anti depressant, immuno booster, anti epileptic and as neuro protective drug. The main ingredients are Ashwagandha, Vacha, Jeevak, Bala, Swaran bhasma. It shows effective results in Insomnia, Sleep disturbances, Anxiety, Stress booster, Immuno modulator, Schizophrenia and Panic attack.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.