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How to get sound sleep in old age
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Question #21694
1 year ago
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How to get sound sleep in old age - #21694

Shakuntala
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My mother is 80 years old Sleep duration time has reduced and sleep quality is not good Appetite has also reduced Not able to pass wind from stomach pure vegetarian diet Fond of milk and milk products

Age: 80
Chronic illnesses: Nil
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HELO SHAKUNTALAJI it often seen sleep disturbance at old age as old is the period of vaata dosha as per ayurveda . to get proper sleep you have to control or normalise vaata dosha . the best remedies for vaata is oil application . 1 - luke warm coconut or seaseme oil application on foot , head will help 2 - nabhi puran / belly nourishment with oil would hepls to normalise vaat and apetite also , gases also passes easily with belly nourishment . 3 - avoid milk and milk products in old age that may leads to more indigestion 4 Home Remedies - take 1 teaspoon jera , saunf , 1 pinch hinga powder , 1 teaspoon coriander seeds and rock sallt 1/4 teaspoon add all mix it well andhave 1 teaspoon daily after food to improve appetite and better health . saraswataristha 2 teaspoonful twice a day with prasham tab 2 tab at bed time would help you to get better sleep .

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Hello

Try to avoid giving too much milk & milk products. Try to give vegetables by boiling as it should boiled well. Before going to bed 30 mins can give glass of milk.

1) sootashekar ras 1-0-1 before food 10mins 2) nidram cap 0-0-1 after food

Thank you

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Avoid tea, coffee, dairy and bakery products. Regular exercise whatever she likes. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Cap.Brahmi 1-0-1 Tab.Stressnil 1-0-1

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1.Ksheerabala taila- Do Footmassage regularly, Before going to bed & Can use as head oil also

2.Dhanwantharam gulika 1-1-1 After food with jeeraka water ( tablet should be chewed)

Avoid too much of diary products if using, because it can irritate the gut. Have some very mild walk especially after food Take warm water which is boiled with jeeraka/ Coriander seeds

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Sukumar gritha two spoons with warm milk two times a day after meals Saraswathi arista 20ml two times a day with warm water two times a day Hinguwastka churna 1/4 spoon with warm water before bed time

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Add ghee in her diet Have more water Have more leafy green Veggies, salad Do head massage with himasagara tail on alternate days Do foot massage daily before sleep Have milk added with 1 tsp ghee at night Take tab chitrakadi vati 1tid before food Indukanta grita 1 tsp with milk Swamala compound 1 tsp daily Manasamitra vati 1 bd after food If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of shirodhara or shirobasti

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Medha vati- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water

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1. Paed 36 1 tsp -0-1 tsp before food 2. Manas mitra vatakam 2 tab crush and take with milk. At bed time

External treatment 1. Ksheerbala plain - apply on head half. Hour before bath

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1)Manasamitravatakam 0-0-2 with milk 2)Hibril oil 5 drops in vertex bedtime

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Got it Give Shad-dharan Churna 2 gm twice a day after food. For digestive issues And Jatamansi Fant at night before bed. Soak 5 gm Jatamansi churn in hot water for 2 hrs then use it before bed. Avoid TV or mobile screen time at list 2 hr before bed time.

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Ashwagandha tablet 0-0-1 with warm milk at bedtime Liv-52 1-0-0 after food with water Brahmi oil few drops light massage on scalp at bedtime

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Hi. Due to old age it’s natural ,sleep time reduce Apply kshirbala oil on her head and on feet Padabhyangya Give her vegetable soup add ghee cumin seeds rock salt Reduce milk product

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take bramh rasayana 1/2 tsf wiith warm milk and ksheerbala tail- head massage

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Hi ,as age advances digestive power also decreases, please mention of she is under medication for any other ailments

Tab.hingivachadi (1-1-1)before food Abhyarishtam (15ml-15ml-15ml)before food Aswagandharishtam 30ml twice daily after food Fourty plus granules with milk at night Dhanwantaram tailam for head application If she is suffering from bp it has to be managed Ayurvedic treatments like padabhayanga,shirodhara will help in sleeplessness Avoid over protein in diet ,take balanced diet Stay hydrated Avoid milk products if suffering from gas issues

Thankyou

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Hello Shakuntala

U have Age Related Sleep Issue so for Sound Sleep take

• For Sleep - Tab.Medha Vati Extra Power 2 Tab 1 hr Before Sleep • For Appetite and Proper Motions - Avipattikar Churna 1 Tsf twice a Day After Food • Take 1 Glass of Buffalo Milk at Night

Avoid Tea Coffee Spicy Salty items Increase Fluids Water Fibers Vegitable Fruits in Diet

God Bless You 😊🙏

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TAKE PATANJALI NUTRELA ASWAGNDHA WITH MELATONIN CHEEWABLE GUMMIES AT NIGHT CHEW 1 GUMMIES AT NIGHT ITS ABSOLUTELY ABSORB IN TOUNGE IN 5 MIN THEN AT 15-30 MIN PERSON SLEEP WELL MINIMUM 7-8 HOURS

ITS ESPECIALLY DESIGN FOR KIDS OR OLD AGE PERSONS WHO DNT TAKE LOTSS OF SEDATIVE DRUGS…GO FOR THAT…ITSS MERACULE MEDICINE

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Brahmi oil nasya Aswgandha tab Brahmi tab

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TAB. Shantam 1 tab two times a day after food Saraswatharishta 20 ml thrice a day

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Jatamamsi powder 1/2tsp at night time only

Tab. Triphala 1-1-1 Cap. Aloevera 1-1-1 Tab. Shankh vati 1-0-1

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In that age it is quite normal, loss of appetite and sleep is common… Message her foot with any oil at night… Drink adequate water… Avoid late night feeding… Tab Manasmitra Vati 2tab at evening with milk may helpful…

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U can check once The serum Vitamin D level, Thyroid function test also

Mental relaxation is beneficial Mild activities in day time Protein and fiber rich food according to the appetite can be provided Completely avoid oily food and reduce sugar consumption

Reduce screen time (if any)

Manasamitra vati 1 with milk at bed time Aswagandharishta 10 ml -0-10 ml After food Mild massage of the feet by ksheera bala taila (luke warm) before bed daily

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Rx Interanlly: 1.Abhayarishtam+Jeerakarishtam(7.5 ml from each mixed together,intotal 15 ml,thrice daily after food) Externally Rasnadi choornam + Ksheerabala 101 Avarti:MIx rSNdi choornam with 3 to 5 drops of ksheerabala 101 A,heat it,make into a paste size of 1 re coin,apply on the vertex half an hour before sleep,remove it with hot water after half an hour.

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Addressing your mother’s sleep issues involves looking at her overall health, including digestion and diet. Reduced sleep, appetite, and flatulence might be linked to a Vata imbalance, which is common as we age. Ayurveda suggests bringing balance by supporting digestion, calming the nervous system, and adopting lifestyle changes.

1. Digestion First: Begin with stimulating agni, or digestive fire, to improve appetite and digestion. Encourage her to take a small piece of fresh ginger with a pinch of rock salt before meals. This can help stimulate her appetite and aid digestion.

2. Diet Adjustments: A warm, soothing diet can help balance Vata. She can consume easily digestible foods like rice, moong dal, and stews of her favorite vegetables. Warm, soupy meals with good assortments of cooked spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel can aid digestion.

3. Milk Products Mindfulness: While she loves milk products, these can sometimes be heavy. Ensure she takes milk warm and spiced (try a pinch of turmeric or cardamom) before bed; this can help soothe and calm the body, promoting better sleep. Ghee, being sattvic, can be helpful too—consider adding a teaspoon in the evening or with food.

4. Routine and Environment: Regular sleeping patterns and a calming bedtime routine can be key. Have her go to bed and wake up at the same time daily. Encourage gentle yoga or pranayama exercises during day, particularly focusing on lengthening exhalations to relax the nervous system.

5. Herbal Teas: Ashwagandha or Brahmi tea can be soothing. Have her take a warm cup on an empty stomach before bed. This not only helps in calming her mind but also assists in a good night sleep.

6. Abhyanga: Encourage daily warm oil massage with sesame oil to calm Vata and nourish her tissues. The application of warm oil, followed by a warm bath, can enhance relaxation.

7. Consultation: If issues persist, consider consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner who can delve deeper into her prakriti and specific needs. While these suggestions are generally beneficial, personalization will yield the most effective results tailored to her constitution.

Keep these suggestions adaptable to her comfort and convenience, and monitor how she responds to these changes. Immediate attention from a conventional healthcare provider might also be necessary if symptoms do not improve over time.

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