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→Management of sleep disorders
== Management of sleep disorders ==
== Management of sleep disorders ==
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Insomnia and hypersomnolence are managed by different therapeutic modalities.
Insomnia and hypersomnolence are managed by different therapeutic modalities.
=== Measures to improve sleep in insomnia ===
=== Measures to improve sleep in insomnia ===
Diet promoting sleep:
'''Diet promoting sleep:'''
*Meat soup of domestic, marshy and aquatic animals, burrow dwelling animals and gallinaceous birds
*Rice with curd, milk, and fatty substances
*“Shali” type of rice, wheat, food made of grain flour processed with sugarcane products
Activities/procedures
*Alcoholic beverages (madya)
*Sweet and unctuous substances with milk and meat soup
*Consumption of grapes, sugar and sugarcane during night
Psychological measure
'''Activities/procedures'''
*Massage (body kneading and rubbing)
*Unction
*Bath
*Oil application over head
*Instilling nourishing substances in eyes
*Application of soothing paste overhead and face
'''Psychological measures'''
*Measures promoting pleasant state of mind
*pleasing smell or aroma
*pleasing sound or soothing music
*soft and well-spread bed
*cosy dwelling
*proper sleeping time
[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 21/52-54][Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 4/43-46]
[Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 21/52-54][Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 4/43-46]
===Measures to control excess sleep or hypersomnolence ===
===Measures to control excess sleep or hypersomnolence ===
*Therapeutic emesis ([[vamana]]) and other purification therapies ([[panchakarma]])
*Fasting ([[langhana]])
*Blood-letting ([[rakta mokshana]])
*Involvement in mental activities [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 4/47]
===Night vigil as a therapeutic measure===
===Night vigil as a therapeutic measure===
Night vigil has therapeutic efficacy in treatment. It is indicated in conditions of aggravated [[kapha dosha]], fat ([[meda dhatu]]), poisoning (visha) [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 4/48] and throat ailments. [A. S. Sutra Sthana 9/29]
Night vigil has therapeutic efficacy in treatment. It is indicated in conditions of aggravated [[kapha dosha]], fat ([[meda dhatu]]), poisoning (visha) [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 4/48] and throat ailments. [A. S. Sutra Sthana 9/29]
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== Current researches==
== Current researches==
In the conventional management of insomnia, non-benzodiazepine hypnotics are the first line pharmacotherapeutic agents, followed by benzodiazepines, amitriptyline and antihistamines.
In the conventional management of insomnia, non-benzodiazepine hypnotics are the first line pharmacotherapeutic agents, followed by benzodiazepines, amitriptyline and antihistamines.