Not being able to get enough sleep is actually one of the biggest problems that people face in their day-to-day lives. It’s a huge problem, which is estimated to regularly affect up to a third of the World’s population, but is actually one which is pretty easy to fix.

Essentially, not being able to sleep is actually just down to one problem - not being relaxed enough to allow yourself to fall unconscious. When we fall asleep, our brains actually switch off and “recharge” for the night, rearranging all your memories and thoughts for the day. It’s a natural thing that most animals do, and is essential for us humans because we think about so many things.

The problem is that in order to fall asleep, you first need to fall unconscious.?This is where so many people fall down. Because we are naturally programmed to fall asleep when we are sure that everything is safe, we need to be extremely relaxed and calm before doing so. However, if you are someone who tends to worry about things, or is just generally anxious, you can actually be preventing yourself from being able to fall asleep because your brain is constantly working, trying to keep track of all the things you feel you need to.

Normally, to stop this and fall asleep, people will just pop a pill. I’m not going to lie - this will probably send you to sleep… but the problem is that sleeping pills can become incredibly addictive and have nasty side effects. There are more effective ways of falling asleep and one of the most powerful is to use a herbal insomnia cure. These cures are made up of plants (herbs) which contain chemicals and properties which allow your brain to relax and fall asleep. They work by giving your brain the ability to fall unconscious and stay unconscious naturally, allowing you to get a deep refreshing sleep!

Sleep paralysis is a condition where one experiences complete or partial paralysis of the muscles. Usually it takes place when one just falls asleep or when one wakes up from the sleep, the latter is much more likely to occur. Sleep paralysis can be a situation when you want to get up or speak but you find yourself tongue tied and unable to move. This condition can last for seconds or for minutes depending on the severity of the condition. It can also be terminated by a sound or touch from outside at times.

Sleep paralysis is usually characterized by the following symptoms:

Paralysis: Paralysis of the muscles can take place before going to sleep or as soon as you wake up. The movement of the body parts becomes very difficult except for the processes like breathing and blinking of the eyes. Usually while dreaming, the brain tends to paralyze the body just to protect the body from harming itself while dreaming. People tend to move their body parts as in real while dreaming and they can certainly harm themselves so the brain temporarily paralyzes the body. This paralysis sustains moments after the person has woken up when the brain fails to realize whether the person is still dreaming or not.

Hallucinations: Sleep paralysis is also coupled with hallucinations during sleeping. A person tends to see images or hear sounds before going to sleep or after waking up. He/she can also feel someone exerting heavy weight on their chest or feeling someone’s presence in their room, etc. This situation can be really frightening at times for the people who experience it. They almost feel choked and find it hard to move or even open their eyes. It is better to consult a good doctor if you feel that the condition getting worse.