Natural Treatment for Insomnia

Start Sleeping Better and Feel the Difference in your Daily Life

Last Updated on 15 October 2024 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic

Insomnia generally is categorised into 2 types – sleep onset (difficulty falling asleep) and sleep maintenance (difficulty staying asleep). It is generally more common in women. As a general guideline, the recommended times for adults varies from 7-9 hours and school-age children should get 10 to 11 hours of sleep per night. While the average person gets around 7 hours of sleep per night anything less than 6 hours can increase the risk of developing serious health issues over time. If you’re looking for a Natural Treatment for Insomnia our Naturopath can help.

How can Naturopathy help with Natural Treatment for Insomnia?

A naturopath can facilitate sleep quality with natural treatment for insomnia by:

Establishing the causative factors of insomnia
Supporting neurotransmitter production and regulation, particularly melatonin secretion, our primary sleep hormone
Suggesting effective home remedies and sleep routine habits, aimed at calming the nervous system
Addressing any pathology that contributes to poor sleep
Prescribing individualised natural treatment for insomnia to support one of the most important functions for good health

What can a Naturopath do for a patient suffering from Insomnia?

Often insomnia is made worse by a busy lifestyle, a result of living in a modern world. It is important to begin with changing the patterns in our daily routine such as stress reduction, avoiding TV viewing or looking at computer screens at least 1 hour before bed and refraining or limiting caffeine and alcohol. When all of these issues have been addressed but the insomnia is still an issue, then supportive elements can be prescribed. Natural treatment for insomnia are chosen based on the underlying cause such as hormonal imbalance associated with adrenal fatigue, thyroid issues and of course peri-menopause but there can also be other reasons identified during case taking. Herbal medicines are tailor-made in a combination that best fits the individual, while nutritional medicine plays a vital role in reversing the patterns of overstimulation experienced with insomnia. Both children and adults respond well to gentle natural treatment for insomnia that allows the body to rest, restore and renew. The noticeable difference can be almost immediate and the goal is to use the supportive elements for the period of time it takes for the body to adjust to a healthier sleeping pattern.

Long term solutions

One of the principles of Naturopathy is to Treat the Whole Person and by using natural treatment for insomnia there is also a rewarding follow on effect for both the patient and the practitioner to note an overall sense of wellbeing as a result of getting good quality sleep. Improvements to energy levels, mood, appetite regulation and weight loss can be observed, giving much benefit and good results in achieving positive, permanent change.

Why You May Wish to Consult a Naturopath

Gut Health

Hormone Health and Thyroid Issues

Detox and Cleansing

Insomnia and Sleep Health

Autoimmune Conditions

Mental Health

Women’s Health

Fertility and Pregnancy

Men’s Health

DNA Testing

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Food Intolerances and Allergies

Weight Loss

Nutrition and Mineral Deficiencies

Parasites

Our Amazing Naturopaths at Brisbane Livewell Clinic

Shella Hall (Sunshine Coast and online)

Amy Angus (Wavell Heights and online)

Jen Strachan (Cannon Hill and online)

Nicole Odlum (Wavell Heights and online)

Dominique Johanson (Wavell Heights and online)

Locations We Service – Naturopathy

Naturopath Caloundra
Naturopath Wavell Heights
Naturopath Cannon Hill
Naturopath Sunshine Coast
Naturopath Brisbane Northside
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External References

Naturopathic Care for Anxiety: A Randomised Controlled Trial PLOS ONE

Global Naturopathy Research as Reflected by Scopus (2000–2019) – Emerald Insight

Selenium and Naturopathic Treatment of Hashimoto’s Disease – PubMed

Global Strategy for Traditional and Complementary Medicine – World Health Organization (WHO)

Naturopathy for Mental Health: Approaches to Anxiety and Depression – Journal of Integrative Medicine

Naturopathic Research Resources – World Naturopathic Federation

World Naturopathic Federation – Naturopathic Research Resources

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies – Overview of International Naturopathic Practice and Patient Characteristics

National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) – Evidence-Based Naturopathy for Chronic Disease Management

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine – Naturopathic Research Capacity in Clinical Practice

PubMed – Clinical Evidence for Selenium and Naturopathic Treatment of Hashimoto’s Disease

World Health Organization (WHO) – Traditional and Complementary Medicine Strategy

Journal of Integrative Medicine – Naturopathic Approaches to Anxiety and Depression

National University of Health Sciences – Resources for Naturopathic Research

Cambridge Media Journals – Naturopathy in Clinical Practice Guidelines

The American Journal of Medicine – The Integration of Naturopathy in Chronic Disease Management

External Resources

– National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
– Australian Government: Department of Health
– World Health Organization (WHO) – Traditional Medicine
– National Institutes of Health (NIH) – MedlinePlus: Complementary and Integrative Medicine
– Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM)
– British Medical Journal (BMJ) Complementary Medicine
– Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS)
– University of Sydney – Complementary Medicine Research
– Australian College of Natural Medicine
– Natural and Traditional Medicine Program at the Australian National University

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We blend traditional medicine with the latest healthcare advancements to create personalised and comprehensive treatment plans. Our holistic and integrative approach addresses root causes rather than just symptoms, ensuring you achieve your health and wellness goals.

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Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, improving dietary habits, needing physical rehabilitation, or searching for mental and emotional support, we offer a wide range of services:

Naturopathy: Naturopath treatments for a broad range of illnesses and health challenges
Dietician and Nutrition: Promote health through diet, understand food allergies, and focus on gut health
Acupuncture: Versatile Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy to support the improvement of your health and specific wellness issues
Physiotherapy: Help with movement, muscle, and joint-related injuries
Massage Therapy: Including relaxation massage, lymphatic drainage massage, Indian head massage, pregnancy massage, remedial massage, and more
Kinesiology: Balance mind, body, and energy through muscle movement and other approaches
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Mindset Therapy: Overcome addictions and trauma through mindset changes

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At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, we serve the following locations and are a part of the local community in:

Wavell Heights
Brisbane City, Brisbane Northside, North Brisbane and The North Side of Brisbane
the surrounding suburbs of Boondall, Gordon Park, Stafford, Carseldine, Stafford Heights, McDowall, Aspley,
Northgate, Banyo, Nudgee,
Geebung, Everton Park, Nundah, Hendra, Clayfield,
Kedron, Chermside, Chermside West, Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane; and
Cannon Hill
and the surrounding suburbs of Morningside, Murarrie, Norman Park, Seven Hills, Carina, Balmoral, Camp Hill, Hawthorne, Tingalpa, East Brisbane, Bulimba, Carina Heights, Hemmant, Belmont, and Coorparoo.
Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Ipswich and the Darling Downs
around Australia (for our Naturopaths, Nutritionists, Dieticians, Hypnotherapists and Mindset Therapists).

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