Older Americans are convinced that a good night’s sleep is necessary to maintaining their health. A survey by the Gallup Poll found that seventy-two percent of seniors have discussed poor sleep with their doctors.
The study also found no clear consensus on the safety of sleep medications such as Ambien and Lunesta - also known as hypnotics.
In another study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) titled “The Treatment of Sleep Disorders of Older People”, NIH estimates that disturbances of sleep affect more than half of people aged 65 and older.
They advise hypnotic medications should not be the mainstay treatment of insomnia as “they are overused and have habit forming potential”. Some of their recommendations include exercise, avoidance of alcohol and caffeine, and reduced fluid intake in the evening.
One important cause of sleep problems in older people is lack of nutrients and minerals. Lack of nutrients and magnesium disturbs your sleep.
Magnesium, calcium and other nutrients have health advantages which includes calmer nervous system, strong immune system and improved digestion.
You may think that calcium is used as food for bones but it also works as natural sedative that releases sleep inducing amino acid tryptophan. You can avoid sleeping tablets and sleeping pills if your calcium intake is adequate.
For more information on alternatives to treat sleep problems visit:
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