*Head and feet massages also induce better sleep. A pinch of cinnamon powder and one piece of cardamom can be added for better results. In the morning make a paste and mix it with a cup of milk. *Soak almonds (7-8), dates (3-4) and walnuts (2-3) in water overnight. One could even opt for simple home remedies, suggested Dr Chauhan. “Cannabis is mostly used for pain management, but if one is using it in the treatment of insomnia, they must be very cautious because it is very addictive,” he said. According to Dr Chauhan, “cannabis is not advisable for regular use in case of insomnia”. “No, CBD oil is not effective in such cases,” said Dr Dutt. “I prescribe medications only if the patient has high blood pressure and diabetes along with insomnia,” Ayurvedic practitioner Dr Dixa Bhavsar, who is currently seeing many high blood sugar and cholesterol level patients with half of them experiencing sleep-related issues, told .Ĭannabis or CBD oil for insomnia treatment?Ĭannabidiol or CBD oil made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant has been touted to be a popular, natural remedy for overcoming stress and providing pain relief. In severe cases, medication like anxiolytics and sleeping pills can be prescribed to them for a shorter duration of time, said Dr Kaur. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)īy counselling and changing the lifestyle, people might be able to overcome/deal with insomnia. Many people’s sleeping habits have become inconsistent. Deficiency of Ojas could result in weak immunity, which in turn disturbs mental health,” he explained. In Ayurveda, there is a term called Ojas, which manages the immune system as well as mental well-being. Post-Covid, the body becomes fragile and immunity level is less. When Vata increases in our body, it impacts our brain which eventually results in insomnia. In Ayurveda, this is known as Vata aggravation. The virus not only affects the lungs, but also damages the nervous system making it so weak that, even the slightest disturbance could affect the brain. “The reason behind this could be panic attacks and severe stress issues caused by the loss of their loved ones due to Covid-19.
People are encountering insomnia owing to the stress, which can be due to various reasons like loss of jobs, loneliness due to staying alone, being in quarantine, being in the hospital, financial difficulties, and even due to other health issues such as cancer, heart or liver problems, said Kaur.Įven Ayurvedic practitioners like Dr Partap Chauhan, director, Jiva Ayurveda, have been receiving many complaints. Insufficient sleep, tiredness during daytime, not feeling active, waking up too early, waking up many times during the night, depression, anxiety, lack of concentration, irritability, being moody, and difficulty in remembering due to lack of sleep.īut why are people unable to sleep amid pandemic? The reason is mainly post-Covid stress and in some cases, irrational use of steroids during the treatment,” said Dr Charu Dutt, infectious disease specialist and home care expert at Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad.Īlso Read | ‘Coronasomnia’: Everything you need to know about Covid-19 and insomnia “On an average, 70 per cent of our post-covid patients in all age groups have complaints related to sleep-wake cycle, mood and behaviour. This will halt the person’s recovery and give rise to many other health issues, said Dr Kaur.Īmid Covid-19, sleeplessness and or sleep-related issues have been termed as ‘ coronasomnia‘.
Insomnia can be described as a sleep disorder wherein one fails to get a good night’s sleep which affects the regular sleep cycle of the person. Not only this, but many people are also complaining of insomnia even after recovering,” said Dr Navneet Kaur, general physician, Apollo Spectra Nehru Enclave, Delhi. “A lot of people are battling depression, stress, anxiety, frustration due to job loss, and even insomnia. According to experts, Covid-19 has not only impacted people physically, but also mentally.
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