A.Vogel search
When the internal search is activated, personal data such as your IP address is transmitted to our search engine Cludo. Data is thus transferred to a third country. Please click here if you want to display the internal search. You can find more information on data protection here: Privacy policy.
Sleeping problems
Sleeping can be a problem for many. What types of sleep problems can we face?
A.Vogel advisors discuss sleep problems – generally accepted as arising out of non-medical conditions. There's also a Q&A service where you can get answers to all your questions.
An increasing number of people find that getting a good night’s sleep can be a real pain. Estimates of the number of people suffering from sleeping problems vary:
- Some studies suggest that up to 40% of people complain of having ‘sleep problems’
- Other studies indicate that between 23% and 34% of people suffer from problems sleeping including insomnia.
Whatever the true figure is, it is clear that many people around us feel that they can’t sleep or have problems sleeping well.
Sleep problems are different from sleep disorders which are medical conditions that can affect your sleep, such as sleep apnoea.
In general, people experience three patterns of sleeping problems:
- Difficulty getting to sleep - this is probably the most common. With normal sleep, you should be unconscious well within 30 minutes. However, some people find that it can take a few hours to fall asleep but once this is achieved, the quality of sleep is good
- Poor quality sleep - on the other hand, there are those who have no problem getting to sleep but are light sleepers, waking up often with the slightest noise. Once awake, they have difficult falling back to sleep
- Waking up early - this may or may not be a problem. Some people enjoy waking up at the crack of dawn to get on with their daily lives, uninterrupted by others. However, others who wake up early could suffer from low mood or depression.
Problems with sleep can be caused by a large number of factors. Despite this variety, they can in general be placed into two categories:
- Lifestyle changes – these cover many factors from the environment in which you sleep in, the amount of stress you are coping with to your age. Having a new-born baby is definitely a change in lifestyle and is a common cause of sleep deprivation
- Minor medical conditions – there are a number of medical conditions which could prevent you from sleeping well, ranging from a blocked nose to menopausal symptoms, having an enlarged prostate and pain.
Sleep hygiene is the term used to describe a set of steps you can take to promote good sleeping habits. Making some simple changes to your surroundings or your lifestyle could help you sleep better at night. These will include:
- Making yourself as comfortable and relaxed as possible
- Dealing with distractions
- Quietening your mind
- Exercising your mind
- Settling into a sleep routine.
Some people find that they need a bit more help with their sleep problems and look for sleeping aids - remedies or techniques used to help overcome sleep problems. Types of sleeping aids include:
- Sleeping Tablets – these are tablets prescribed by your doctor
- Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies – these are conventional (synthetic) medicines available from your pharmacy without a prescription
- Herbal remedies such as Valerian and Hops – an alternative to conventional medicine and becoming increasingly popular
- Other therapies – these do not come in the form of a tablet capsule or tincture but examples include hypnotherapy and yoga.
A sleep diary is a record of an individual's sleeping and waking times with related information, usually over a period of several weeks.
In addition to being a useful tool for health care practitioners in the diagnosis of sleep problems, a sleep diary can help make individuals more aware of the parameters affecting their sleep.
This data alone can help people pin point factors favouring good sleep.
A.Vogel Goodnight - Natural Sleep Aid Supplement
A.Vogel Goodnight is a natural non-habit forming remedy, used as a natural sleep aid. Scientifically formulated to support every stage of sleep: calms the mind to induce sleep; enhances sleep quality to leave you feeling rested without grogginess. Supports your full sleep cycle: fall asleep easily, increase sleep duration and wake-up refreshed.
A.Vogel Blog – Natural and Healthy
Inspiration for a healthy life!
Alfred Vogel's guide to leading a healthy and happy life
Healthy & nutritious dinner ideas
