* A study confirms the effectiveness of homeopathy in the treatment of insomnia.
primary insomnia is a disorder that manifests as difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep or as a non-restorative sleep. The disorder is chronic when it lasts for at least a month. Insomnia causes significant distress or impairment in social relationships, occupational or other important activities of daily living.
similimum The homeopathic remedy that most closely matches the totality of the symptoms of the patient and his choice is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the physical, emotional and mental health of the person.
The purpose of the study (randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled), was similimum to evaluate the efficacy of homeopathic treatment in chronic primary insomnia.
Method. 30 participants were selected (according to DSM-IV TR (2000) 1 criterion 307.42 Primary Insomnia) and then randomly divided into 2 groups, one that would receive the real treatment and the placebo group would . The measuring instruments used were a sleep diary (SD) and a particular evaluation questionnaire (Sleep Impairment Index).
E 'was made a first visit and two initial monitoring visits carried out at intervals of 2 weeks each other. The homeopathic treatment was prescribed at first visit and has been updated to the first and second visit. The evaluation questionnaire was completed at each consultation, and participants were instructed to complete the sleep diary.
Results - From the data collected in the diary showed that the true homeopathic treatment produced a significant increase in sleep duration during the study compared to placebo, but was not also led to a significant increase in sleep duration.
Also in the group which was given the real treatment was a significant improvement in scores on the evaluation questionnaire . An initial improvement has also occurred in the group which was being administered palcebo, then that improvement was not maintained over time. The comparison of risultatidei two groups showed a statistically significant difference.
In Conclusion - Homeopathic treatment with prescription similimum in the treatment of primary insomnia was effective compared to placebo. Homeopathy is therefore a valid way to deal with this disorder and is useful to conduct further studies on the subject.
If you are interested in using homeopathy to cure insomnia, you can contact Dr. Emily Giumetti , medical expert in Homeopathy and Acupuncture. Receive a Macerata (MC), San Benedetto del Tronto (AP) and Star Monsampolo (AP). For information: studiogiumetti@yahoo.it By appointment: 347.3790936
* Department of homeopathy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Durban University of Technology, PO Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa. Published on: Homeopathy - Volume 99, Issue 1, January 2010, Pages 63-68
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