{"id":30087,"date":"2018-01-17T17:25:23","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T00:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/?p=30087"},"modified":"2020-06-11T09:44:11","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T16:44:11","slug":"sleep-disorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/articles\/expert-advice\/sleep-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Imag Sleep Disorders banner&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WVMag_V3_Web-SleepDisorder.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.105&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;on&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8211; According to Statistics Canada, &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>According to Statistics Canada, one in seven Canadians have insomnia, the inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or experience restorative sleep.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image -Divider&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_SleepDisorders_Web_Rule.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.94&#8243; \/][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8211; Possible Causes of Insomnia&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#c63093&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Possible Causes of Insomnia<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are many possible causes of insomnia including the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Psychological conditions \u2013<\/strong> Sleep disturbance is a common feature of emotional disorders. For example, 90% of depressed people have insomnia. However, insomnia is also a major risk factor for depression. It is often unclear which condition triggers the other.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gut-brain inflammation \u2013<\/strong> Anxiety and depression are common causes of insomnia, and new research shows a direct link between gut microbiota and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_SleepDisorders_Owl.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.94&#8243; \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alcohol<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> An estimated 10\u201315% of chronic insomnia cases result from substance abuse, especially alcohol, cocaine, and sedatives. For most people, one or two drinks a day pose no problem and may even help initiate sleep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical conditions<\/strong> \u2013 Several conditions contribute to or cause insomnia, including chronic pain (e.g., arthritis, back pain), cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone conditions, and some neurological conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medications \u2013<\/strong> Several medications cause insomnia. If your insomnia seems to be associated with when you started taking a medication, talk to your health care practitioner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nightly leg problems \u2013<\/strong> Leg disorders that occur at night, such as restless leg syndrome or leg cramps, are very common and are an important cause of insomnia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shift work \u2013<\/strong> Shift work throws off the body\u2019s circadian rhythm and may lead to chronic insomnia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood sugar imbalances \u2013<\/strong> Blood sugar imbalances are a common \u2013 though less recognized \u2013 cause of insomnia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Menopause \u2013<\/strong> Another type of insomnia very commonly seen is sleep disturbances as a result of the menopausal transition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sleep apnea \u2013<\/strong> It is important to rule out sleep apnea in anyone suffering with insomnia. Elevated cortisol due to stress and HPA dysregulation is a main cause of chronic insomnia. Insomnia worsens HPA dysregulation and increases cortisol, resulting in a vicious cycle that is difficult to control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-100px|||&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243;][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image &#8211; Book excerpt&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_SleepDisorders_BookExcerpt.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-150px|||&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8211; No text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image &#8211; Sleep disorders quote&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_SleepDisorders_Quote.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.94&#8243; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image &#8211; divider&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_SleepDisorders_Web_Rule.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.94&#8243; \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8211; Support for Insomnia&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.94&#8243; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#c63093&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Support for Insomnia<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8211; AdrenaSense\u00ae provides stress reduction&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AdrenaSense\u00ae<\/strong> provides stress reduction support to help prevent the over-production of stress hormones that can keep you wired even though you are exhausted from lack of sleep. An effective way to manage sleep problems due to cortisol dysregulation is to ensure the adrenal glands are supported by proper nutrition. Adrenal regulation is necessary in order to stop the vicious cycle of stress and insomnia. Stress is a very real factor for many people with insomnia. Insomniacs and those who feel \u201ctired but wired\u201d should take most supplements \u2013 including adrenal support \u2013 in the morning. <strong>Dosage:<\/strong> 1 capsule twice daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SomniSense\u2122<\/strong> contains the important herbs passion flower, California poppy, hawthorn, skullcap, and linden flower to help ensure a good night\u2019s sleep. Refer below for more information about individual ingredients. <strong>Dosage:<\/strong> 2\u20134 capsules daily 1 hour before bed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passion flower<\/strong> (<em>Passiflora incarnate<\/em>) has been used traditionally for anxiety disorders, general nervousness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and insomnia. Several controlled studies have demonstrated enhanced sleep benefits for adults with insomnia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>California poppy<\/strong> (<em>Eschscholzia californica<\/em>) is used to treat insomnia, mood disorders, and nervous agitation, and to promote relaxation. It is also effective for pain relief, specifically nerve pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image &#8211; Diet and Lifestyle Tips&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_SleepDisorders_DietLifestyle.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.94&#8243; \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.94&#8243; \/][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image &#8211; Moon Stars&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/01\/WV_V3_Artcl_SleepDisorders_MoonStars.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.94&#8243; \/][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8211; Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hawthorn<\/strong> (<em>Crataegus oxyacantha<\/em>) has been used traditionally as a cardiovascular tonic. New research indicates that hawthorn has antioxidant properties and is effective in treating stress-related disorders such as nervousness and anxiety that are often the underlying cause of insomnia. This herb is usually used in combination with other herbs in the treatment of insomnia. <strong>Linden flowers<\/strong> (<em>Tillia cordata<\/em>) have traditionally been used to soothe nerves and to treat conditions associated with stress, including anxiety and insomnia. <strong>Skullcap<\/strong> (<em>Scutellaria lateriflora<\/em>) has been used for centuries as a relaxant and as a therapy for anxiety, nervous tension, and insomnia. 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It acts like a brake in times of increased stress, eliciting a sense of calm. Low levels of GABA have been linked to anxiety, depression, and insomnia. <strong>Dosage:<\/strong> 100\u2013200 mg 2\u20133 times daily. 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