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A Naturopathic Approach to Solving Insomnia

Last Updated on 5 November 2024 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic

Suffering from Insomnia? You are not alone as it is a common sleep disorder. Defined as unsatisfactory sleep that interrupts daytime functions, Insomnia is classified as mild, moderate and severe. Almost 30 per cent of the Australian population experiences a sleeping disorder. Of these, 5 per cent of them have chronic Insomnia, while the remaining 25 per cent have primary Insomnia.

There are several different causes of insomnia, including stress, anxiety, depression, medical condition, certain medication, pregnancy and more. Regardless of its causes, lack of sleep can take a toll on an individual’s quality of life. It can lead to physical and emotional issues, such as fatigue and exhaustion, irritability, mood swings, poor focus and memory, obesity and long-term diseases (diabetes, a heart condition, etc.)

Other than that, it can reduce a person’s energy and productivity levels, thereby affecting their performance at school or work.  Dealing with Insomnia can be stressful and overwhelming for anyone. Also, it is likely to aggravate with age, unless you seek treatment.

However, there is a natural solution. Naturopathy is a natural treatment for insomnia. Safe, simple and effective, it seeks to address the root cause of the issue. It can help change the behaviours and patterns that cause insomnia. Hence, sleep is restored naturally, without having to rely on sleeping pills.

In general, the recommended sleep time for adults ranges from 7 to 9 hours. Meanwhile, school-age children should get at least 10 hours of sleep per night.

Sloving Insomnia Through Naturopathy can facilitate high-quality sleep by:

  1. Identifying and defining the contributory factors of insomnia
  2. Supporting neurotransmitter production and regulation, especially melatonin secretion (the primary sleep hormone)
  3. Suggesting home remedies and sleep routine habits that help relax the nervous system
  4. Treating any pathology that causes poor sleep
  5. Prescribing individualised natural treatments


Simply put, solving Insomnia through Naturopathy entails the use of natural modalities for the treatment. These include but are not limited to, behavioural techniques, acupuncture, diet, herbs, relaxation techniques and lifestyle changes

The very first step is to change the affected individual’s lifestyle. We live in a modern, fast-paced world where many factors contribute to insomnia. Thus, it is vital to change certain patterns in our routines, such as late-night TV viewing or excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption. These factors can aggravate insomnia. If insomnia still exists, supportive elements can be used, such as herbs.

In a nutshell, naturopathy seeks to treat the person as a whole. With the incorporation of natural treatment, affected individuals notice a substantial difference in their overall well-being.


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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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