Classic sleep aid are for insomnia is not always the best solution. To "Day Relaxing Schlaf" 21. June 2019 to give pharmacists in Bavaria, helpful tips for better sleep.
In the case of sleep disorders, many want a quick solution and synthetic sleeping pills can therefore be used by the physician in order to prescribe so-called benzodiazepines. This is not the best and, above all, not a permanent solution: "Chemical sleeping pill carry a high potential for addiction. You can also, for example, the ability to drive einschränken", pharmacist Dr. Volker Schmitt, the press spokesman of the Bavarian chamber of pharmacists (BLAK) warns. “Therefore, we advise pharmacist, this soporific – if at all – only briefly to take.”
As the causes for sleep disorders, Stress, emotional problems, pain, and medication, but also poor sleep conditions, such as a wrong mattress, brightness, or the loud snoring of the partner are eligible, according to Schmitt,. It could be worthwhile to invest in a good mattress and dark curtains. Against the light and noise, a sleep mask and/or earplugs help. There are other confounding factors for the sleep, which are much easier to influence: to high alcohol consumption or a lot of sports in the evening, too late to eat, and blue light from screens, such as televisions or Smartphones.
An Alternative to synthetic hypnotics are drugs for minor sleep disorders high-dose Valerian. They are not addictive and have a calming effect. Their full effect is, however, only if you take them over a longer period of time. Helpful is often, in the evening a herbal tea with soothing herbs like lavender, hops and lemon balm to make. The pharmacy can put together a soothing tea according to personal taste of the patient. In the case of longer-lasting sleep disorders pharmacist Schmitz advises, however, a physician must be consulted in order to clarify the possible causes.
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