Infographic: Keys to Avoid and Cure Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that impairs the quality of life of people who suffer from it. There are daily habits that can help treat it and even cure it .
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LatinAmerican Post | María Fernanda Ramírez Ramos
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According to data from the World Health Organization, around 40% of humanity sleeps poorly. This is a problem that worries public health organizations more and more every day, since sleep disorders reduce people's quality of life and affect their health in general.
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders. "It can occur in isolation or associated with other medical or psychiatric illnesses, linked to substance use or associated with another sleep problem," says Dr. Francesca Cañellas Dols of the Psychiatry Service and Multidisciplinary Sleep Unit in a guide for treat insomnia. Here are some sleep habits that help treat insomnia.
Although these habits can help you prevent insomnia and have good sleep hygiene, if you suffer from chronic insomnia, it is best to consult a specialist. Doctors can rule out causes in other diseases or even send medication for treatment. Remember that self-medication is dangerous. Some medicines have contraindications and not all of them work the same for all people.
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