Dr.Santhosh Kumar, BAMS, DNHE, DHHM
Nidra, it is formed by prefix ‘Ni’ in the Sanskrit root of our English word “Nether” and suffix ‘dra’ may be cognate with the English word “drowsy”. In Ayurveda Nidra or Sleep is due to “Ratnswabhava”. Sleep is a naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles, and reduced interactions with surroundings.Sleep occurs in repeating periods, in which the body alternates between two distinct modes known as non-REM and REM sleep.REM stands for "rapid eye movement".During sleep, most of the body's systems are in an anabolic state, helping to restore the immune, nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems; these are vital processes that maintain mood, memory, and cognitive performance, and play a large role in the function of the endocrine and immune systems.
Sleep Classification in Ayurveda :
According to Ast.Hrudayakara
Akale Sevitha
Atiprasghath Sevitha
Na Cha Sevitha
Nishevatha
According to Sushruta
Tamasika
Swabhavika
Vaikariki
Sleep Cycle
The sleep cycle is an oscillation between the slow-wave and REM (paradoxical) phases of sleep, sometimes called the ultradian sleep cycle, sleep–dream cycle, or REM-NREM cycle, to distinguish it from the circadian alternation between sleep and wakefulness. In humans this cycle takes 1–2 hours.
Sleep Disorders
Any difference in normal sleep pattern . it may be sleeplessness,oversleep or intermittent sleep.Lack of sleep make a person feel foggy and uneasy to carry out daily activity. As per the age person is in the requirement is proportional.Sleeplessness produces laziness, inertia, dizziness, tiredness, feeling of heaviness, body ache and headache. Acc to Ayurveda,Insomnia is produce when we are out of harmony with nature’s regular pattern.The sleep cycle runs through all three Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Imbalanced Vata causes insomnia.
Symptoms Of Sleeplessness :
Inability to have continuous sound sleep
Difficulty in Concentration
Falling Asleep
Frequent yawning & Loss of Appetite
Getting up frequently
Causes of Sleep Disorder :
Imbalance state of Vata Dosha
Neurological Disorder
Mental illness
Tension, stress
Emotional Problem
Pain affecting the part of body
Worry, Anxiety, Fear and restlessness
Excess intake of Caffeine and Alcohol
Ayurvedic Treatment :
Treatment in Ayurveda varies according to the cause.Ayurvedic treatment helps to brings dosha into the state of harmony.Panchakarma, Rasayana, Yoga, Meditation, life style change and diet all these form a part of Ayurvedic treatment for sleep disorder.
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