Menopause and Insomnia: Try “Sleep Hygiene” Before Drugs
No, I’m not telling you that your personal physical hygiene is lacking. I’m not rude! “Sleep hygiene” is the term given to a series of recommendations for diet, physical activity and your sleeping environment to encourage natural, restful sleep. Because of the hormonal changes that occur during menopause, insomnia is a frequent complaint of women going through “the change.” Many of the drugs taken to alleviate menopause actually aggravate insomnia. This article outlines the issues faced by women when dealing with menopause and insomnia; and recommends some solutions. See if they work for you.
Bookmark to:
Posted by Cydne |
| 