Slumbered Sleep

5.3 SLEEP INDUCED ISSUES
WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?
One might think that medication and
medical treatments are the only way
to combat sleep disorders, however
other treatments that are not directly
medically involved have proven beneficial.
Meditation has recently been
popularized in modern society and
can act as a way of treating sleep disorders
in various ways.
Several body and mind practices designed
to encourage relaxation are
included in meditation. Meditation has
been practiced for thousands of years
and is just now beginning to gain popularity.
The possibility of meditation
as an insomnia cure is of curiosity
to researchers. For those who find it
difficult to access other forms of therapy
or medication, sleep meditation
for insomnia is a desirable alternative
because it is reasonably inexpensive,
low-risk, and simple to use.
Numerous meditation techniques may
help treat insomnia and may even enhance
sleep for people who don't already
have sleep issues, according to
research. Individuals who suffer from
insomnia and older individuals seem
to benefit from mindful meditation in
terms of better sleep quality and less-
Figure 75: Meditative Peace
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