Alternative Sleep Apnea Treatments
If you don’t want to treat sleep apnea with breathing devices, undergo sleep apnea surgery, and are already implementing the home remedies for sleep apnea, there are many alternative sleep apnea treatments that you might want to try out. It is always a good idea to consult your doctor before trying anything new.
Treating Sleep Apnea With Tea Therapy
A cup of hot tea before bedtime can promote normal and restful sleep. There are several types of tea known for their ability to promote sleepiness:
- Sleepy Time Tea
- Chamomile Tea (don’t drink it if you suffer from allergies)
- Valerian Tea - this tea calms the nerves and promotes sleep. Pour boiling water over 2 teaspoons of Valerian root and drink before bedtime.
- Hops Tea - drink it three times a day. Add one ounce of tea to one pint of boiling water.
- Catnip Tea - add one teaspoon of dried catnip to one cup of boiling water.
Treating Sleep Apnea With Homeopathy
It is important you consult a homeopathic practitioner before you start any treatment. According to the constitutional type of the person different types of treatments will be recommended. Diet should be closely monitored, eliminating sugar and other allergic foods, since homeopathic practitioners believe sleep apnea is related to a loss of energy.
- Arsenicum album - for respiratory disorders accompanied with fear, restlessness, agitation.
- Lachesis - appropriate for people who are talkative, intense, jealous, or feel depressed.
- Opium - appropriate for people who might be confused due to the sleep disorder
- Sambucus - appropriate for people with nasal obstructions or asthma
- Spongia - appropriate for people who feel tightness in the chest area
- Sulfur - for individuals who prefer cold temperatures and dislike restriction
Treating Sleep Apnea With Yoga
Yoga is appropriate for all ages and can greatly reduce stress and improve the quality of sleep. Their are breathing and relaxation techniques that will relieve your sleep apnea. The special type of yoga that promotes sleep is called Yoga Nidra, which in Sanskrit means “sleep.” Yoga uses breathing and visualization techniques to help you relax, and it is recommended you do the exercises every night before sleep.
Treating Sleep Apnea With Acupuncture
In Chinese medicine acupuncture has been used for a long time to treat sleeping disorders. Many techniques have been developed to improve the ease, duration, and quality of sleep. The procedure known as acupressure consists of applying mild pressure to identified body points related to sleep issues. If the results are positive after the preliminary procedures performed with pinching the points between the thumb and a finger, there are great chances of successfully treating sleep apnea when the procedure is done with needles.