A lot of Americans experience sleep problems on a regular basis. Insomnia is not a problem that should be ignored. It is a severe, ongoing struggle that negatively impacts your health.

What are the Reasons for Insomnia?

Insomnia can be a result of unhealthy sleep habits, biological factors, and physical medicine, and psychiatric conditions. The experts claim that it results from the brain’s confusion between the wake and sleep cycle. There are mild to severe reasons for insomnia, including:

• Sinus / Nasal Allergies
• Endocrine Problems (Thyroid Disorders)
• Asthma
• Chronic pain
• Arthritis
• Neurological Conditions
• Lower Back Pain
• Gastrointestinal Problems.

However, you should bear in mind that you can provoke insomnia through certain substances and activities. Some alcohol before going to bed won’t do any good but will disrupt your quality of sleep at night. Also, nicotine, caffeine, heavy meals, and spicy food before bed increase the risk of insomnia. Dealing with chronic insomnia can increase your risk of high blood pressure and depression as well as will negatively impact the quality of your life. The most common symptoms of insomnia are:

• Lack of concentration and focus
• Mood Swings
• Poor Memory
• Anxiety
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Lack of energy and motivation
• Increased fatigue during the day
• Increased number of accidents.

Sleeping Pills and Insomnia

People who suffer from insomnia usually take some pills. They are called sedative-hypnotic and contain barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and other hypnotic drugs. Benzodiazepines such as Valium, Librium, Xanax, and Ativan treat anxiety, increase drowsiness, and improve sleep. Barbiturates depress the central nervous system and cause sedation. Sonata, Lunesta, and Ambien are sleep-inducing drugs that promote sleep and increase drowsiness. Along with their positive impact, these drugs have a vast number of side effects. They include:

• Constipation
• Headache
• Weakness
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Stomach pain
• Changes in appetite
• Dry mouth and throat
• Dizziness
• Difficulty keeping balance
• Problems with attention or memory
• Burning or tingling in the arms, legs, hands, and feet
• Uncontrollable shaking in the body
• Daytime drowsiness.

Nutmeg a Solution for Insomnia

This is a frustrating and debilitating issue that can impact your whole life. For that reason, you should try nutmeg, a natural cure that can ease your sleeping problems. This spice provides a great number of other health benefits such as relieving pain, boosting skin health, soothing indigestion, improving blood circulation, strengthening the immune system, and detoxication of the body. It’s the mild sedative qualities of nutmeg that soothe the problems with insomnia. It is more beneficial to grind the nutmeg at your home than to use a dried one. Dissolve ¼ of ground nutmeg in warm water and consume this drink for 4-5 hours before going to bed. You can also add it to your nighttime tea. CAUTION: Make sure you consume nutmeg in moderate doses because too much of it can act as a toxin. Watch the following video and learn how to make a natural nutmeg tea, a powerful remedy for insomnia. Via David Wolfe