When it comes to sleep, there are many scientific theories about its function, but they all agree that it is a fundamental activity for our organism.

In the past, it was thought that sleeping 8 hours guaranteed perfect physiological recovery, but today we are beginning to realize that the ideal amount of rest can be different for each of us . On average, most people find rest in a sleep that goes from 7 to 9 hours.

If you have a night when you can't sleep the necessary hours, you shouldn't think that you are suffering from a pathology, we all know the feeling of turning over in bed, changing the position of the pillow and getting up repeatedly. After all, thoughts, worries, stress or the effects of jet lag do not favor a good sleep.

But there are those who face nights like this often, very often, they are people who suffer from insomnia. Those who suffer from it perceive their sleep as inadequate, insufficient, of poor quality, that is, they are unable to enjoy a restful sleep. Do you know when we wake up in the morning and already feel tired as if we had not slept? It means that sleep has not fulfilled its natural function which is to prepare both the body and the mind to face a new day.

This disorder is very widespread, it is estimated that it is occasionally experienced by more than half of the population and that women and the elderly population are the most affected categories.

However, there are several good habits that we can adopt to combat insomnia and promote good rest . Some of these are:

• Learn the correct breathing techniques to help you sleep
• Practice yoga or relaxation courses
• Follow a healthy lifestyle
• Going to sleep more or less always at the same time
• Sleeping on a mattress that suits your needs
• Regulate the temperature of your bedroom. Too much heat or cold can make it difficult to fall asleep.
• If necessary, use earplugs.
• Concentrate on something pleasant, trying to push away the worries of the day
• Taking a warm bath before going to sleep is a good, pleasant and relaxing remedy against insomnia.

In addition to good habits, some remedies such as melatonin and valerian can be very useful.

Valerian is useful for promoting relaxation and sleep for a restful night's rest.

Melatonin , in addition to being a valid aid for those who have difficulty falling asleep , helps alleviate the effects of jet lag.

These are simple measures, within everyone's reach, but they can really make a difference.

It is true that a good day begins in the morning, but how could there be a “good morning” without a healthy and restful sleep?