Why You Don't Sleep Well (beyond modern science)

Sleep is one of the major pillars of health along with nutrition and exercise.

Most of us find that it's one of the main culprits for weight gain, burn outs, unhealthy skin, feeling stressed and moody is all because we're not getting good sleep.

Many also believe sleeping more hours (Hyperinsomnia) will work but it doesn’t because good sleep is not about the number of hours - it is all about what is best for the individual. Let me come back to this a little later. 

The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get 7 to 9 hours a day and their research shows that around 75% of people with depression show symptoms of some sort of sleep disorder – like insomnia or hyperinsomnia.

There is also a lot of free advice out there on how to get better sleep like: 

Having good evening routines to prepare for sleep

Taking sleeping aids

Melatonin supplements 

Using darker curtains in the bedroom to block out lights

All of this is great in some sense but it does not address the person's body that needs the sleep and how to make that happen in their current lifestyle.

So – Ayurveda talks about the 3 doshas = Vata / Pitta / Kapha

Whatever the most dominant dosha might be for an individual that is going to determine their sleep pattern. Like:

Kapha – is naturally a slower and heavier person so he does not need 9 hours of sleep. He will do best with 7 hours of sleep otherwise the more he sleeps the more he will put on weight and promote dullness and laziness. Kapha doshas need more movement and less sleep that the rest.

The Vata sleepers are light sleepers – and can do with 8 to 9 hours of sleep because they are more likely to wake up during the night.

Pitta sleepers are dreamers – so they will do better with 8 to 9 hours of sleep as well.

While this is general advice and you’re best to find out what might be the reason you’re finding it hard to get quality sleep. This will depend on what needs balancing. Still most people self-diagnose themselves with insomnia or hypersomnia and connect their emotional state with having sleeping problems.

Correcting the quality of sleep you are getting with Ayurveda can be very easy. As easy as making a few corrections like: your diet, activities and self-awareness according to what keeps your energy (dosha) balanced. You can CLICK HERE to find out your dosha to align your lifestyle choices for better quality sleep.

You might be feeling stuck in a vicious cycle of stress from lack of sleep or think it’s too late to change what has been a long term problem for you. But take it from the ancient texts and Ayurvedic physicians that sleep is a natural occurrence and your body is more intelligent than you might know. All it needs is our assistance to return to how it should be functioning. 

Like nightfall happens after the day. If you are not experiencing ease in falling asleep then it just means you have fallen out of sync with nature's cycles. All you need is find out how to move away from the struggle and get back in tune!

If after reading the general advice on your dosha is not making sense for you or you feel that you could do with a deeper look I can help you with that. Book me to get a personalized routine by CLICKING HERE. I can show you what is currently throwing your body off kilter and what you can do right away to bring it back into alignment. Ayurveda is a natural medicine that is highly effective in the preventative stages of any disorder and also a powerful complimentary medicine if you have been dealing with chronic diseases.

Signs that your gut needs a reset! Free Digestive Reset Plan included

Ayurvedic medicine believes that all disease starts with a disturbed digestive system. 

The digestive system is where our fuel is prepared for our body to have energy to grow and repair.

While most of us are familiar with the common signs of a weak digestive system like the odd stomach ache, heartburn, diarrhea and constipation what most of us don’t do are take notice of how many times it happens until we are forced to head to the pharmacist or doctors for relief.

Quick fixes like laxatives and supplements that are available at the chemists might be helpful in the short term, in this article I'll show you how to create a better pattern for the long haul so your digestive system will not get weaker with time. 

A good way to start is to notice what sort of signs you are seeing with yourself such as: First sign of digestive disturbance for Vata are cramping, bloating and constipation. Pitta are heartburn, acidity and diarrhea. Kapha are prone to feeling heavy, dull and sleepy with stools that are sticky and mucusy.

The main problem with a disturbed digestion is that the body is showing sings of producing Ama (toxicity) and Ama itself causes disturbances in digestion. So it becomes a vicious cycle, which then causes chronic illnesses like: ulcers, ulcerative colitis, IBS and even cancer in the long run.

In general disturbances in our digestive system happens from Emotional stress, alcohol, drugs, faulty dietary and daily routines. 

BUT that is exactly why we can achieve a LOT by simply shifting to a diet that is lighter in quality and quantity and attending to the basic Ayurvedic guidelines. 

Right now we are entering a new season in less than a month and soon before you know it your choices in food will also change. My advice is if you have been seeing the signs of disturbances, it would be the optimal time for you to do a digestive reset.

Some of you might even need further detoxing if you are entering a warmer season. So the reset will also prepare your body and brain for a deeper cleanse if that is what you need before the next season starts.     

CLICK HERE to do a 3 Day Ayurvedic Digestive Reset while you find out your dosha HERE

This digestive reset is suitable for all doshas and it will present you with a fresh start to eating right again. The plan is a gentle nudge toward giving your digestive system a break from having to keep working with old waste and new food consumed. You will not need to fast or make any drastic changes. It is a light detox and lasts only for 3 days which will very quickly pass. In 3 days you will feel lighter and clearer to take the next steps on your transformation journey. 

If you have any questions, please post them below. And do let us know how you found the reset plan for you. 

Best of luck