Homeopathic Remedies for Insomnia

Homeopathy practitioners will often offer several different possible remedies for insomnia brought on by grief, mental strain, fear or even physical overexertion. According to an article called Homeopathy for Insomnia ignatia can be used for sleeplessness caused by grief, arnica can be used for sleeplessness from physical or mental overexertion. 

They may even suggest coffee for sleeplessness caused by exciting or distressful news. Hydrotherapy can be used for a short term episode of insomnia, add 2 cups Epsom Salts to a tub of warm, not hot, water and soak for 20 to 30 minutes. This may be repeated nightly if needed. Acupuncture medicine believes that insomnia can be caused by kidney disorders or problems.

They suggest acupuncture treatments to improve flow of chi and restore harmony within the organ. Acupressurist might apply pressure to the heart 7, spleen 6, kidney 3 and an extra point known as Yin Tang which lies between the eyebrows. These remedies may or may not work but they give us another avenue to explore in the never ending saga of a good nights sleep.