Change of season, change of time, biological rhythms are disrupted... and sleep disorders are legion at this time of year.
Night-time awakenings? Insomnia? Difficulty falling asleep? Waking up too early? All these symptoms are sleep disorders, but they won't be treated in the same way by homeopathy.
Homeopathy is an alternative to conventional treatments. With no side effects or habituation, it can be used to treat a wide range of sleep-related problems.
Discover our new range of homeopathic medicines to effectively treat your sleep problems with homeopathy.
Homeopathy is a natural healing method that uses diluted substances to relieve health problems. It is often used to treat sleep disorders in children and adults.
Sleep disorders can be caused by many factors, such as stress,anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders and circadian rhythm disorders. Homeopathy can be used to help relieve these disorders and improve sleep quality.
Sleep disorders considerably alter quality of life. As a result, insomnia is a frequent cause for consultation or advice at the pharmacy. While there are many prescription drugs available, their use must be limited to avoid addiction. In your pharmacy, we can suggest lifestyle measures or therapeutic alternatives.
Sleep is a specific state of the central nervous system, alternating cyclically with wakefulness.Sleep-wake alternation is acquired progressively after birth, as a result of two phenomena: sleep homeostasis or sleep pressure (a decrease in sleep time increases the propensity to fall asleep, and conversely, an excess of sleep hinders falling asleep) and the circadian rhythm of sleep, dependent on a biological clock and synchronized by external factors.
There are many homeopathic remedies available online that can be used to treat sleep difficulties on an ad hoc basis. Among the most commonly used are :
It's important to note that homeopathy is not a substitute for conventional medical treatment, and you should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional before taking any homeopathic remedy. It is also advisable to speak to a qualified homeopath to determine which remedy is best suited to your personal situation.
The consequences of sleep deprivation are readily apparent in pharmacies and doctors' surgeries, where countless patients suffer from sleep disorders or excessive stress. France, in particular, is unfortunately the second biggest consumer of benzodiazepines, which is extremely distressing when you consider the risks associated with prolonged use of these molecules.
Paradoxically, more and more patients are losing confidence in allopathic medicine following the various scandals of recent years. These patients often turn to natural therapies to help them regain their serenity and sleep. Among these ishomeopathy.
In fact, homeopathy is highly effective in this field, helping to restore well-being and sleep with far fewer side effects than anxiolytics and hypnotics.
Insomnia is a regular disorder which, to be diagnosed as such, must occur at least three times a week for more than a month. Otherwise, they are referred to as " bad nights ".
Insomnia manifests itself in three non-exclusive ways:
This lack of sleep has repercussions the following day, as the body has not benefited from all the repairs necessary for optimal functioning during the night: fatigue; concentration and mood disorders...
Gelsemium 15CH: This strain is indicated in the aftermath of bad news, anticipatory jitters with inhibition and aggravation of symptoms by fear of not falling asleep. Take 5 granules before the evening meal and at bedtime. Repeat in case of nocturnal awakening.
Ignatia amara 15CH: Effective in the aftermath of emotions and grief, with paradoxical behavior, hypersensitivity or spasms (lump in throat, sobbing, stomach knots). Take 5 granules before the evening meal and at bedtime. Repeat if you wake up at night.
Coffea cruda 15CH: Used in cases of hyperideation, following strong or joyful emotions. Take 5 granules before the evening meal and at bedtime. Repeat in case of nocturnal awakening.
Aconitum napellus 15CH: This strain is used in case of nocturnal awakening between midnight and 1 a.m., with anxiety, sensation of imminent death, intensity and brutality. Take 5 granules before the evening meal and at bedtime. Repeat in case of nocturnal awakening.
Nux vomica 15CH: Effective in difficulty falling asleep, waking up at around 3 a.m., accompanied by preoccupation, sensitivity to noise and overwork. Take 5 granules before the evening meal and at bedtime. Repeat in case of nocturnal awakening.
Hyoscyamus niger 15CH: Useful for nightmares and agitation, anger, violence and jealousy. Take 5 granules before the evening meal and at bedtime. Repeat in case of nocturnal awakening.
Stramonium 15CH: Used for anxiety, fear of solitude, fear of the dark and nightmares. Also useful for people who talk in their sleep, for night terrors or for those who need a nightlight or diffused light to sleep. Take 5 granules before the evening meal and at bedtime. Repeat in case of nocturnal awakening.
Kalium bromatum 15CH: Effective for nightmares, restless hands during the day, people who talk in their sleep or grind their teeth at night. Take 5 granules before the evening meal and at bedtime. Repeat if you wake up at night.
All advice on the use of homeopathy is mainly based on the book "L'homéopathie de A à Z" by Dr. Jean-Louis Masson, published by Marabout, 2003. The advice you find on this page is the result of research carried out by our pharmacists using medical literature, and does not depend on the Boiron laboratories. What's more, this advice in no way replaces the advice of your homeopathic doctor. It cannot replace a medical consultation. Nor should you ever interrupt a treatment in progress, or change the dosage yourself.
In conclusion, homeopathy can be an effective means of relieving sleep disorders in children and adults. If you suffer from chronic sleep disorders, it may be wise to consult a homeopath to determine the remedy best suited to your situation.
Consult the bibliography of works used as sources of information for all homeopathic medicines on this dedicated page: Bibliography.
