The 4 most common causes of insomnia + natural remedy

Did you know that between 20% and 48% of the Spanish adult population suffers from difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that consists of the inability or difficulty to sleep, causing tiredness and affecting the daily life of those who suffer from it. It's a very common problem, and particularly prevalent among women, the elderly and those with psychological conditions, such as anxiety and depression. Currently, one in five Spaniards suffer from transient insomnia (insomnia lasting less than seven days), according to the Spanish Sleep Society (SES).

Causes of insomnia

There are many causes of insomnia. Here, we list the 4 main causes of insomnia:

Emotional disturbances and situations accompanied by intense anxiety, worry, psychological tension, anguish, fear or sadness that can affect the person.

Medical causes: illnesses or physical problems that may impair sleep by not allowing relaxation prior to falling asleep, by interrupting sleep during the night, producing pain or annoying sensations such as itching, burning, etc. Psychiatric illnesses (anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, etc.) are also included, as well as other sleep disorders that contribute to insomnia (restless legs syndrome, sleep apnoea syndrome, parasomnias, etc.).

Environmental factors affecting sleep: poor sleep habits, substance and medication use and abuse, shift work or frequent travel.

Substance-related: stimulants (coffee, cola, chocolate, etc.) taken in the evening can cause insomnia (difficulty falling asleep in under 30 minutes). Alcohol causes sleep disturbances through maintenance insomnia (frequent awakenings) and shallow sleep.

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Natural remedy for insomnia

At Tea Shop, you'll find 8 relaxing herbal teas that will help you with insomnia.

Discover your favourite relaxing herbal teas and stop suffering from causes of insomnia with the help of our various teas. Brew your cup, sit back, relax and feel the calm come over you:

Beauty Rosebuds: a high concentration of vitamin C and a natural anti-ager that improves digestion and has a relaxing effect. Prepare this rosewater and fruit drink.

Tila Garden: one of the most renowned herbal teas for its relaxing and digestive properties.

Calm Moment: ideal for disconnecting and falling asleep with its sweet, smooth and pleasant flavour.

Valeriana Garden: this one will help you relax body and mind.

Dreaming Verveine: its main effect is that of a stomach relaxant, which can induce an overall relaxing effect.

Say goodbye to the causes of insomnia and get a superior quality of sleep thanks to our relaxing herbal teas. Feel the peace come over you.

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