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How to Naturally Heal Eyelid Eczema
Another great post from itchylittleworld.com – Natural remedies for eczema to soothe your itchy little world..
By Laura Dolgy (bio below)
Do you ever experience itchy or swollen eyelids? Although eyelid eczema can be caused by a variety of external or internal factors, most cases are characterized by itching, stinging and/or burning. It is also quite common to experience red, swollen or flaky skin as well.
If you’re suffering from this inflammatory condition, we’re here to help you heal your eczema both naturally and safely.
Please keep in mind that although these treatments can relieve eczema, we are in no way medical professionals. If you’re experiencing severe eczema symptoms like fever or an infection, it is best to seek medical advice immediately.
Prior to discussing tips and recommendations for eczema on eyelids, it’s important to first discuss why this type of eczema occurs.
Atopic Dermatitis vs Atopic Contact Dermatitis vs. Irritant Contact Dermatitis
If you are experiencing red, itchy or flaky skin around the eyes due to topical exposure to certain metals, personal care products or pet dander, then you are most likely suffering from atopic contact dermatitis. This essentially means that your eye eczema is triggered from exposure to a topical allergen.
Alternatively, irritant contact dermatitis is an eye rash that is triggered by a specific irritant such as chemicals, solvents, adhesives and very hot or cold temperatures. The irritant can enter the eye area, cause friction and damage leading to temporary discomfort and redness.
If you can determine that neither of the above types of contact dermatitis relate to your flare up, then you likely have atopic dermatitis. This is an internal reaction expressed through the skin and often triggered by things like stress, consuming certain foods, seasonal or environmental allergies, etc.
Although these types of dermatitis may be triggered differently, their symptoms are quite similar.
It’s best to get a physician’s diagnosis to properly diagnosis your skin condition just to be sure. Your eye area is very sensitive and we don’t recommend taking any chances.
Symptoms of Eyelid Eczema
If you already suffer from eyelid eczema, then you probably already know the uncomfortable and annoying symptoms associated with the condition.
These include:
- Changes in eye appearance (i.e. an extra fold of skin above or under the eye, eyelids darken)
- Inflamed, red eyelids
- Scaly or flaking skin
- Itching
Although rare, those suffering from atopic eyelid eczema can also experience complications such as cataracts, spontaneous retinal detachment and scarring.
To best avoid these complications, it is always best to seek medical attention immediately, once symptoms are difficult to handle. It’s also important to make sure not to rub or scratch the area in order to avoid skin infections and eye problems as mentioned above.
How to Heal Eyelid Eczema
As stated prior, it’s important to never scratch your eye eczema. Scratching can cause further harm not only to the skin, but to your eye as well.
If you are suffering from eyelid eczema due to irritants, then your first step should be asking yourself what might be the main cause of your eczema:
- Do my eyes itch or swell after I pet my dog, cat, etc?
- Do my eyes tear and/or itch when I use a certain type of mascara, eye shadow or eyeliner?
- Do my eyes change in appearance based on temperature?
- Have I gotten an insect bite on or near my eyelid recently?
If you are able to answer at least one of these questions, then treatment is quite simple. Think about removing the allergen or irritant that might be causing your eczema to trigger.
Obviously, getting rid of your pet might seem a little drastic, but try to keep their dander/saliva away from your eyelids. Perhaps wash your hands immediately after petting them or keep your face at a distance (depending on how severe the eczema is). Keeping them off your bed and sofa and anywhere you may rest your head is a good idea as well.
Alternatively, if you cannot identify the source of your eczema, then your condition might need a little more care.
Treatments for Eyelid Eczema
Eyelid Creams
There are thousands of eyelid creams that can be found in stores; however, many are made with unsafe, harsh ingredients.
Because eyelid skin tends to be thinner and more sensitive, it’s best to opt for products that are more natural in order to fully soothe your eczema and not irritate your eye further.
Our editor’s favorite product for the eyes or face or anywhere on the body is the Organic Manuka Skin Soothing Cream. Keep in mind this is a creamy balm so it’s very thick and rich and a little goes a long way. Some people who are used to light facial lotions, may find this product too heavy and may prefer our next suggestion.
Gentle and natural is just what is required and that’s why we love Calendula Facial Cream. This cream is both gentle and cooling, as it contains both Organic Calendula flowers and Organic Aloe juice. It contains Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), a natural supplement that is anti-inflammatory in nature and also provides skin firming and anti-aging benefits as well.
To gently cleanse the eyes and face, be sure to check out this natural Organic Calendula Face Wash. Similar to the ingredients in the cream mentioned above, this face wash is gentle with its blend of soothing herbs and will help calm red, inflamed skin. It’s also an excellent face wash for extremely sensitive skin. The wash and cream work really well together.
Wet or Dry Wrap Therapy
If you’re experiencing extremely itchy and inflamed eczema, then you can always try adapting wet or dry wrap therapy for eczema around the eyes.
Both wet and dry wrap therapy are common processes used among eczema sufferers and can be used as a short-term fix for moderate to severe eczema. To read more about these methods, make sure to check out both our blog posts: Our Eczema Trials – Wet Wrap Therapy And Our Eczema Trials: Dry Wrapping.
Instead of using body bands or clothing, feel free to use bandages or cut out strips of clothing to drape over the eyes. Or easier yet, a sleep mask, but make sure it’s made of natural, not cheap synthetic materials. We like these cotton eye masks with no extra padding. NEVER use cortisone or a pro-topic medication for this method. The eyelids are extremely sensitive and you do not want to risk damaging your eyes.
Elimination Diet
Lastly, if you feel like you have tried everything and have been unsuccessful, perhaps it is time to look at what foods may be triggering your eye eczema.
Many eczema sufferers have found relief and treatment by simply changing their diet.
If you think your eyelid eczema might be triggered by food, then we suggest checking out our post: Our Eczema Elimination Diet Success (How You Can Do it Too!). An elimination diet is essentially removing certain foods from your diet for a specific time period and then reintroducing them slowly to determine which foods are causing a reaction.
Do you suffer from eyelid eczema?
Let us know how you treat it in the comments below!
Bio: Laura is a contributor and content developer for It’s An Itchy Little World. She is in no way a medical professional. Her comments, suggestions, and reflections are not intended to replace any medical advice. Always seek the help of a medical professional before undertaking any diet or lifestyle changes. Please see It’s An Itchy Little World’s disclaimer for information about affiliate links and more.
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Eczema 104: How to Protect & Treat Eczema Naturally
Another great post from itchylittleworld.com – Natural remedies for eczema to soothe your itchy little world..
In the previous part of this series, Eczema 103: How to Heal Eczema From Within, we discussed how to heal the body from the inside out. Now we’re going to discuss how to treat eczema naturally.
Please keep in mind that although these tips and information have worked for several sufferers, we are in no way medical professionals. If you’re experiencing severe symptoms or have a topical infection, it is always best to seek medical advice immediately.
Prevent Scratching
In many cases, the most difficult thing to tolerate about eczema is the constant itch and the desperate need to scratch. It can be all consuming! And while you may be good at not scratching during the day, you may unknowingly scratch while you sleep and open new wounds or worsen existing wounds. So, the first step to treat eczema naturally is to wear scratch protective clothing like eczema mittens and gloves.
For kids, this may mean wearing something like these ScratchMeNot Flip Mitten Sleeves. Or perhaps eczema gloves in soft bamboo. And for pajamas, there are plenty of sleep sacks and pajamas for eczema that come with attached mittens to prevent harmful scratching.
For adults, there are tops with built in mittens (trying getting out of these while you sleep!) and bamboo eczema gloves.
Treat With Natural Skincare
Since healing from within can take some time to see results, you may find you need to treat your skin topically with natural skincare to find relief in the interim. Not all products labeled as “natural” really are, so read your labels and watch out for the following ingredients which are toxic and/or common skin irritants.
Ingredients to Avoid
- Alcohol of any type (too drying and can cause burning)
- Fragrance/Parfumes
- FD&C Colors and Pigments
- Petroleum
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- PEG’s
- Propylene glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Cocamidopropyl betaine
- Sodium benzoate
- Dimethicone
- SLS, SLES, ALES, ALS – all sulfates
Treat By Symptom
Because symptoms can overlap between the various types of eczema, it’s usually most effective to determine the best course of treatment based on the symptoms rather than by the type of eczema.
For Itchy/Red/Dry Eczema
Among all eczema symptoms, these seem to be the most common. Eczema can be found in patches of chronically itchy, red and dry skin. Find products formulated for itchy, red dry eczema.
For Red/Weeping Eczema
This eczema is characterized by patches of angry looking red skin that can also be crusty or can ooze or weep. Find products formulated for red, weeping eczema.
If you are suffering from Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), your skin symptoms usually fall into this category. If you’re new to our blog and currently going through TSW, check out some of our posts that focus on topical steroid withdrawal.
For Thick/Scaly Eczema
Eczema that appears in patches usually ends up thickening over time, especially with lots of scratching, causing a crocodile skin type effect. Find products formulated for thick, scaly eczema.
Moisturizer & Balm
With eczema, because the skin barrier is damaged, it’s important to repair it topically with an emollient that keeps the skin moist and also offers some wound healing properties, like any of the following products which are gentle, but great for all eczema symptoms. To help prevent eczema, apply a moisturizer once a day. To treat eczema naturally, apply moisturizer at least twice a day and ALWAYS after a bath or shower or hand washing or anytime water makes contact with the skin. To get you started, here are a few of our favorite emollients:
Organic Manuka Skin Soothing Cream is one of our favorites and The Paleo Mom’s too! It combines only six simple, natural ingredients – Organic Olive Oil, Organic Beeswax, Filtered Water, Grape Seed Oil, Organic New Zealand Manuka Honey and Manuka Oil Extract – to create an extremely thick balm with a unique, nourishing creamy texture. Read more about why Manuka honey heals eczema naturally.
Tallow Balm is another really simple, gentle nourishing balm we highly recommend. It’s made with grass fed tallow, so it’s both pure and highly nutrient. Tallow is great for even the most sensitive of skin.
Conqueror Eczema Balm has a nice simple base of oils which carries a blend of very highly effective essential oils formulated for multiple eczema symptoms. You should expect to see long lasting hydration and relief with this balm.
Organic Calendula Salve is a lovely product with one very powerful ingredient, which you can guess by the product name, calendula! This powerful flower is known for wound healing, itch relief, topical pain relief and reducing inflammation to name a few. Read about Why You Should Try Calendula For Eczema Relief.
Bathing
A really important step in treating eczema is to determine how your or your child’s skin handles bathing. Some people find relief with daily baths and some find more than once a day too drying and irritating. Like everything else with eczema, bathing frequency is best determined with trial and error to find the best results for you. Another thing to remember about bathing is that it will help keep the surface of their skin clean and free of bacteria or other irritants that may have stuck to them throughout the day. However, it’s important to note that warm baths, as cool as you can stand, are ideal whereas hot baths can be detrimental to your skin and are best avoided.
Bleach baths are a common recommendation for eczema, but bleach itself is a harmful chemical and not something we promote when trying to heal the skin. Instead, check out these bleach bath alternatives you can try at home.
In terms of soap, moderation is key. Simply put, avoid soap unless you absolutely need it without a shadow of a doubt. When you can simply rinse the skin with water, this is best. However, if you are dealing with a topical infection or open wounds and sores, soap can be critical, so it’s important to find a mild, gentle soap that is fatty, moisturizing and will strip the skin of it’s natural oils as little as possible. And it must be noted that all soap will dry the skin, but some are less offensive than others, which is what you want to use. The following are our recommendations for the best eczema soaps.
Emily’s Liquid Soap Soother & Body Wash contains eczema fighting Chinese herbs in a rich fatty base. A bonus – it can be doubled up as a shampoo! Another great alternative is this nourishing Grass Fed Tallow Soap for sensitive and allergy prone skin.
Try Dry and Wet Wrapping
Although in no way a cure, wet and dry wrapping can offer a much-needed break from itching and dryness. And honestly, I’ve never seen anything provide such fast relief.
For dry wrapping, simply apply a layer of cream on the skin and following with a dry layer of clothing. The clothing helps cream permeate into the skin. Read more about dry wrapping in Our Eczema Trials: Dry Wrapping.
For wet wrap therapy, it’s a bit more of a process, but results are faster and more intense, so it’s definitely worth the extra effort. To wet wrap you’ll need to take a bath in lukewarm water (no soap!), followed by a layer of cream, followed by a damp layer of clothing, followed by a dry layer of clothing. Once again, the clothing keeps the moisture from the cream or balm locked in, which not only provides a cooling sensation, but allows the skin to heal quicker. But the difference here is the dampness of the clothing, which intensifies the moisturizing effects. It’s for this reason that we don’t recommend using any topical medication when wet wrapping without a physician’s prior approval. Read more about wet wrapping in Our Eczema Trials: Wet Wrap Therapy.
While cotton clothing can work for wet wrapping, we’ve seen better results with TENCEL fabric clothing made especially for wrapping. WrapESoothe is a line of wet wrapping garments made with TENCEL, check out their bands/sleeves for adults and children, one piece suits for babies to toddlers and children’s tops and bottoms. For more options, check out these wet wraps for eczema relief.
For Children with Eczema
Eczema in babies or children is extremely difficult to deal with, because as parents seeing our children suffer is devastating and there isn’t anything we wouldn’t do to help give them relief. The owner of this blog, Jennifer, battled her son’s eczema for years and found certain natural eczema treatments that dramatically improved his skin. She created this blog to share her story and those stories of other parents in order to help support families in their search for skin healing. Read about Jennifer’s story here.
Learn about what ended up helping Jennifer’s son heal in Natural Remedies for Eczema – What Worked For My Son.
Finding Support & Encouragement
For everyone either going through eczema themselves or as a caregiver or parents tending to a child with eczema, know that you are not alone. We encourage you to reach out to others – do not suffer in silence. The National Eczema Association has an online support group that is wonderful resource. Managing eczema can be stressful, emotional, painful and all consuming, but it doesn’t have to control your life.
ECZEMA DOES NOT DEFINE YOU.
We have some wonderful posts all about the emotional impact of eczema – we hope you’ll read them and that they will give you strength, confidence and courage as you continue on your healing journey.
That’s the end of our four part Educational Eczema Series. If you missed any of the posts in the series, check them and a bunch of other essential posts about eczema on our Start Here for Eczema Relief page.
Let us know how YOU treat eczema naturally!
Share your stories and successes with us in the comments below!
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Dry Skin Home Remedies – Treat Skin Dryness Naturally
Dry skin is a skin which contains low amounts of sebum or oil. Due to poor sebum secretion, the skin becomes parched, flaky and extremely itchy. The skin fails to retain moisture after every wash and becomes all the more dry. The situation can be managed by applying an external moisturizing cream. Dry skin becomes very sensitive and itchiness may soar to maddening levels, causing one to violently scratch the skin with a back scratcher. Chapping, cracking and wrinkles are the signs of dryness of skin. Regions like arms, hands, lower legs, sides of abdomen, cheeks, around the eyes are prone to dryness. Dryness, if ignored for a long time, may lead to dermatitis or skin inflammation and infection.
Causes of Dry Skin
1. Malnutrition and deficiency of Vitamin A and B. 2. Genetic grounds 3. Low sebum secretion 4. Exposure to sun, wind, cold and chemicals. 5. Wintry weather 6. In air-conditioned rooms 7. Itchy clothing 8. Bathing with harsh soaps 9. Prolonged hot showers. 10. Skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea. 11. Medications like diuretics, antispasmodics, antihistamines. 12. Diseases like diabetes, hypothyroidism.
Home Remedies for Dry Skin
1. Massaging face and body with olive oil or almond oil before going to bed at night can tackle the problem of dry skin.
2. Soaking the face and body in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes is an effective remedy.
3. Castor oil and avocado oil are very helpful for treating severe dryness.
4. Massaging with grape seed oil is an effective home remedy for dry skin.
5. One may apply before bath, a fine mixture of egg yolk, one teaspoon orange juice, one teaspoon olive oil and few drops of rose water and lime juice. This helps to fight dryness.
6. Massaging skin with a mixture of cream of milk, rose water and lime juice is a beneficial remedy. It erases fine lines and wrinkles.
7. Application of a mixture of clay powder and one teaspoon honey also eradicates dryness.
8. One may apply mashed banana on skin, leave it for 15 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.
9. Application of aloe Vera gel after bath manages the problem of dryness.
10. One may apply few drops of lavender essential oil to bath water. This treatment also reduces dryness.
11. It is advisable to wash face with mineral water rather than tap water, for those suffering from dryness.
12. Proper and healthy diet also helps in treating dry skin problems from the root. Diet should contain all nutritional values, which is necessary for our skin. You can also take herbal supplements to fill the gap of nutritional values.
Read more about Home Remedies for Dry Skin. Also know effective Home Remedies for Insomnia. Read useful Home Remedies for Stretch Marks.
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How to naturally boost production of the histamine degrading DAO enzyme
We’re told that diamine oxidase’s (DAO) job is to make sure histamine is broken down when it’s no longer needed for things like healing, digestion, and wakefulness. Studies show its activity varies more in women that men, possibly due in part to histamine’s role in causing uterine contractions and miscarriage. While DAO production does decline as we age (especially in women), there are nutrients proven to give it a boost. Read on to find out what they are and how we can get them from whole foods rather than supplements.
Research tells us that DAO is highest during the luteal phase that is right after ovulation and up to menstruation, which is why low serum DAO levels in post menopausal women “should be interpreted with caution”.
While there remains some controversy as to how diamine oxidase is linked to excess histamine, for the purposes of this post I’m just looking at studies speaking of how we can boost this enzyme.
A recent study confirmed what I’ve been writing about for the last few years regarding DAO and nutrients,
and because I’m a fan of getting as many nutrients as possible as food rather than supplements, I created my nutrient and antioxidant dense cookbooks. Check out the books and read about how antioxidants fight histamine inflammation here.
DAO boosting nutrients
Please bear in mind that some foods are only high histamine because of bacteria contamination or spoilage. Any kind of virus or bacteria will stimulate an inflammatory release of histamine. This is why fermented foods are so problematic for us.
Vitamin B12
Liver (I also suggest grass fed – this appears as high histamine on some lists)
Salmon (fresh gutted fish or flash frozen at sea is not considered high histamine)
Grass fed beef (you can do regular beef but that would be inflammatory, the grass provides the animal with omega 3 fatty acid)
Eggs (duck and chicken, but they can also be inflammatory. I buy flax seed or pastured chicken eggs only)
Chicken (inflammatory so I don’t eat it, pastured may be less so)
Phosphorus
Sunflower seeds (some websites list these as high histamine)
White beans
Mung beans
Grass fed beef
Almonds
Brown rice
Broccoli
Eggs (uncooked egg white is a histamine/mast cell trigger. Ask your doctor if duck eggs might be alright for you)
Long chain/Omega fatty acids
Olive oil is an excellent source of long chain fatty acids. It’s also higher in the monounsaturated fat than vegetable oils, which means it’s less prone to oxidation (we don’t want that which is why we eat antioxidant foods like blueberries).
I eat about a pound of salmon a week for the omega 3 fatty acids. I prefer not to take supplements due to the oxidation of the oil. If you take them, make sure to add in an antioxidant or buy one that comes with it in the capsule.
Calcium
I’ve left out dairy because it’s highly inflammatory and casein is a mast cell trigger
Sesame seeds (listed on some sites as high histamine)
Collared greens
Mustard greens
Beet greens
Broccoli
Chard
Salmon (wild caught is best if possible because farmers sometimes use antibiotics and food dye pellets to colour the salmon)
Sardines (I eat them fresh only, and I mean really fresh because they are rarely gutted)
Zinc
Grass fed meats and poultry (if you can find it)
White beans
Chickpeas
Lentils
Oats
Salmon
White fish
Pistachios
Almonds
Magnesium
Read the histamine magnesium post here.
Chard
Pumpkin seeds
Kefir (fermented foods are considered high histamine)
Black beans
Almonds
Banana (high histamine, never had a problem with them myself but always be careful please)
Cacao (not high histamine but can liberate histamine from mast cells)
Learn how to create your own personalised healing plan here.
It’s finally here! Man Food – a high nutrient antihistamine and anti-inflammatory ingredient filled book geared towards guys, women who love to work out, yoga like they mean it, or just load up on healing nutrients. Features my personal shopping list of antihistamine and anti-inflammatory foods.
The Anti-cookbook and all liquid Anti-Detox Book, don’t treat any conditions, but feature a plethora of the high nutrient antihistamine and anti-inflammatory ingredients that have been instrumental in helping me feed myself on a limited diet. The Anti-cookbook features a four page list of antihistamine and anti-inflammatory foods and comes in regular and Paleo
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5 Tips to Heal your Weeping Eczema Naturally
If you suffer from eczema, then this time of the year is probably the most difficult for your skin. Colder temperatures and harsh winds tend to dry out skin for long periods of time leading to more painful, cracked and red eczema. It could also lead to weeping skin.
If you have ever experienced severe eczema, then you’re probably already familiar with this type of reaction. Weeping eczema consists of dry, irritated skin that has developed few or multiple blisters. Through persistent scratching or irritation, these sores can eventually open up, causing oozing pus and infections.
Although many eczema sufferers rely on aggressive treatments to heal the skin rapidly, there are several natural ways to prevent your irritated skin from developing blisters or worse – a Staph infection. If you’re one of many eczema sufferers who have experienced oozing, wet eczema, check out some of our top tricks you can start today to help prevent and heal your skin.
1. Calm and moisturize
The first step to healing weeping skin is to find a moisturizer with wound healing and bacteria fighting properties. Honey is one of the best naturally anti-bacterial ingredients around and is used by hospitals for its wound healing abilities. Apply honey directly on the skin or try a moisturizer like this one with Manuka honey and Manuka oil, Organic Manuka Skin Soothing Cream. Chinese herbs are known to be quite powerful as well – EczeHerbal #1 – Oozing Eczema Treatment will help soothe red, itchy and crusty skin, as well as prevent bacterial infection.
2. Wet wraps
If you haven’t already heard of wet wraps for eczema relief, then you might want to give this simple and effective process a try for weeping eczema. Wet wrapping has been shown to provide quick eczema relief for all types of eczema, as well as psoriasis, allergic contact dermatitis, and dermatomyositis. Depending on the affected areas, you’ll want to either opt for body bands or full garments. These WrapESoothe Body Bands for Kids and Adults are perfect for those who are experiencing eczema on their arms or legs. Otherwise, for full body eczema, you’ll want to look at a full suit for babies and young children or WrapESoothe shirt and pants for bigger kids.
Want to learn more? Check out the step-by-step instructions here: What is Wet Wrap Therapy for Eczema?
3. Anti-inflammatory foods
Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet will not only help you fight off bacteria, yet it will help keep your immune system in check. Incorporating foods like leafy greens, seasonal vegetables, fish and berries will help provide the necessary nutrients and vitamins to keep your body in check. In fact, you may find supplementing with a high quality fish oil can be very beneficial as well.
4. Elimination diet
Although we’ve pointed out that it’s important to adopt an anti-inflammatory diet with wet eczema (or any type for that matter), undergoing an elimination diet can be very helpful too. Elimination diets have shown to be extremely effective in healing eczema naturally. For more information on how to get started or to learn what exactly an elimination diet is, check out our family’s experience with elimination diets.
5. Consider TSW
Although not terribly common, topical steroid addiction is a real area of concern that is becoming more and more widespread. If you have red, angry looking skin it is possible you may be reacting to the overuse of topical corticosteroids. It’s something worth looking into. Read more about topical steroid withdrawal.
Weeping, oozing eczema can become extremely painful and infected without proper care. The above-mentioned tips are extremely beneficial in the prevention and treatment of severe, wet eczema. However, if you are experiencing symptoms such as bleeding, infected wounds or fever, you should seek medical advice immediately.
Have any tips of your own for preventing or healing weeping eczema? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
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Bio: Laura is a contributor and content developer for It’s An Itchy Little World. She is in no way a medical professional. Her comments, suggestions, and reflections are not intended to replace any medical advice. Always seek the help of a medical professional before undertaking any diet or lifestyle changes. Please see It’s An Itchy Little World’s disclaimer for information about affiliate links and more.
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Start Each Day Awake and Refreshed Naturally
For many people, as they get older getting the proper amount of sleep just doesn’t seem possible. If you have trouble falling asleep every night or a few times in a week, you’re not alone. Scientific research shows that over 40 million Americans suffer from some sort of chronic long-term sleeping disorder.
There are many contributing factors, some short-term and many that lead to nightly insomnia. As a result, some people try to self-medicate with pills or alcohol and this can lead to a life of dependency and a future stay at an inpatient drug rehab center.
How much sleep do you need?
The average person requires anywhere from seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep. When your body doesn’t get the amount it needs you wake up tired. This feeling will travel with you throughout the rest of your day. As a result, your memories from the prior day can become vague and your concentration levels challenged. This can affect your ability to drive, operate machinery and perform at your best at work.
Sleep patterns
Don’t you wish you could go back to your teens when going to bed actually meant falling asleep in minutes? If you go to bed and spend hours each night trying to fall asleep, it may be time to change up your bedtime routine. When you’re young you’re active throughout the day and by the time you head off to bed, you’re exhausted. So what changes happen that make it difficult to sleep when you are older?
First, stress can take a toll on not only your body but also your mind. If you worry about final exams, bills or your job, any one of these things can keep you up at night. Clear your mind before you head off to bed. Exercise a few hours prior to bedtime can actually release the stress and replace it with good feelings that relax you. For others establishing a bedtime routine that includes a warm bath just prior to bed, relaxes the body and helps them fall asleep faster. And, yet others believe that a glass of warm milk does the trick.
What to eliminate hours before bedtime?
Many people already know not to drink a cup of coffee before bed and expect to climb in the sack and catch some zzzs. But there are other things that maybe you’re not aware of like exercise. While exercise helps to release endorphins which make you feel good, exercise also energizes you, which is the last thing you want right before bedtime. Instead, get in your exercise a few hours before bedtime and then take a hot bath to relax the muscles. Spicy foods can also prevent you from acquiring a good night’s sleep. When you eat these foods late at night you often get heartburn shortly after. And, once you lie down the heartburn worsens, keeping you awake longer.
Create an environment for sleeping
Going to bed should mean going to sleep. If you spend hours trying to fall asleep you may be able to achieve a good night’s sleep by making a few simple changes to the environment in your bedroom. In order to sleep you need a dark room. If you fall asleep with the television on, turn it off. Not only will the noise keep you up, but the flickering light from dark to bright on the screen will also prevent solid sleep. If you have a street light that shines in your window, cover it up with a black-out curtain. Some people can’t sleep because it’s too quiet so they use a fan to create white noise; this can actually soothe you off to sleep because it’s a steady sound. The point is to eliminate the distractions in the room.
Seniors and the difficulty of sleeping more than five or six hours
For many seniors, as they get older they find that acquiring seven or eight hours of sleep just isn’t possible and they start taking naps. These naps are actually most of the problem. In order to break the cycle of taking a two-hour nap each day you need to stay up regardless of how tired you may feel. A few days of doing this and you’ll find that you’re able to fall asleep and stay asleep. For other seniors, it’s their retirement that caused their lack of sleep. The way to get back your good sleeping habits is to establish a routine. Just like your former work week, set an alarm and get up the same time each day.
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