Insomnia
Sleep is a natural phenomenon of giving adequate rest
to the body and mind. Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep at night for
many hours or the inability to sleep soundly, which deprives one of natural
rest and interferes with activities during the day.
Insomnia has two stages, acute insomnia and chronic
insomnia. Ayurveda considers three essential pillars to maintain physical and
mental health and they are Ahara (food), Nidra (sleep) and Brahmacharya
(controlled sex). All of these should be enjoyed in moderation to maintain good
health. Classic Ayurvedic documents provide details on ideal amounts of food,
sleep, and controlled sex.