Insomnia Treatment

Articles tagged with "Insomnia Treatment".

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Evidence-Based Sleep Treatment

Tags: CBT-I, Insomnia Treatment, Sleep Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

October 22, 2025

What Is CBT-I and How Effective Is It for Treating Chronic Insomnia?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the most effective evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia, with research showing 70-80% of patients experiencing significant improvement and 60% achieving normal sleep patterns. CBT-I combines behavioral techniques like sleep restriction and stimulus control with cognitive strategies to address the thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate insomnia. Unlike sleep medications, CBT-I provides lasting benefits that continue long after treatment ends, making it the gold standard first-line treatment recommended by major medical organizations for chronic insomnia.

Magnesium Supplementation Improves Sleep Quality in Elderly with Insomnia

Tags: Magnesium, Sleep Supplements, Elderly Sleep, Insomnia Treatment

October 22, 2025

Does Magnesium Supplementation Help Elderly Adults Sleep Better?

Yes, this double-blind placebo-controlled study demonstrates that magnesium supplementation significantly improves sleep quality in elderly adults with primary insomnia. Participants taking 500mg of magnesium daily for 8 weeks showed substantial improvements in sleep efficiency (from 75% to 85%), total sleep time (increased by 17 minutes), sleep onset latency (reduced by 7 minutes), and early morning awakening. The study also found improvements in serum melatonin and cortisol levels, suggesting that magnesium helps regulate the hormonal systems involved in sleep-wake cycles.

Tart Cherry Juice for Insomnia Treatment: Pilot Study Investigation

Tags: Tart Cherry Juice, Insomnia Treatment, Natural Melatonin, Sleep Quality, Pilot Study

October 22, 2025

Can Tart Cherry Juice Effectively Treat Insomnia Symptoms?

Tart cherry juice consumption significantly improves insomnia symptoms, sleep quality, and sleep duration through natural melatonin enhancement, this pilot study investigation demonstrates. Participants with chronic insomnia who consumed 240ml of tart cherry juice twice daily for 2 weeks showed substantial improvements in sleep onset time (reduced by 17 minutes), total sleep time (increased by 84 minutes), and sleep efficiency (improved from 74% to 84%). The study found that tart cherry juice naturally contains melatonin and melatonin precursors, along with anti-inflammatory compounds that may enhance sleep quality through multiple mechanisms. Unlike synthetic melatonin supplements, tart cherry juice provides a whole-food source of sleep-promoting compounds with additional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.