The Savikalpa Journal

Medical conditions can significantly contribute to insomnia, often creating a cycle of poor sleep and worsened symptoms. Understanding the connection between these conditions and insomnia is crucial for addressing sleep challenges effectively.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is characterised by the haunting grip of vivid flashbacks, intrusive thoughts or images, nightmares, and overwhelming distress caused by reminders of trauma.

The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) helps in maintaining equilibrium amongst many of the different functions and systems within the human body. The ECS consists of a network of receptors that are activated by cannabinoids.

Understanding what insomnia is, ways for symptom relief from insomnia, the treatment options for insomnia and more.

Migraines, often confused with severe headaches, are a complex neurological disorder. A headache is usually just one of the symptoms of a migraine. Other symptoms include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, etc.

While treatment options vary for Insomnia, simple yet consistent lifestyle changes can create a solid foundation for better sleep, going a long way in the treatment of insomnia.

While pregnancy insomnia is common, it doesn’t have to dominate your nights. By addressing these causes with simple solutions, you can create a more restful sleep environment. If the problem persists or becomes overwhelming, consult your healthcare provider for tailored advice.

Sleep regulates our metabolic functions, playing an important role in appetite control and weight management. Sleep deprivation disrupts this delicate balance, increasing the risk of insulin resistance and subsequent weight gain.

What makes the process of cannabinoid receptor signalling unique is that it is presynaptic. This means that, unlike in the case of neurotransmitters that travel from a neuron to a postsynaptic cell, cannabinoids attach to cannabinoid receptors located on the presynaptic neuron and affect ECS (endocannabinoid system) functions.

Migraines are a neurological disorder that comes with a range of symptoms and triggers that can leave you feeling exhausted and debilitated. Let's understand the symptoms and causes of a migraine to manage and prevent it, giving you a chance to reclaim your peace of mind. 

Much can be said about the potential of cannabis and natural remedies to improve human health, including CBD oil for stress relief and as an alternative medicine for pain management.

Some women may have mild PCOD symptoms, while others with PCOS face more pronounced metabolic and reproductive issues.

Cannabis has emerged as a potential remedy for insomnia. At the heart of this relationship lies the endocannabinoid system (ECS)

The ECS interacts with the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, managing and controlling key reproductive processes like helping eggs mature, pain modulation, the development of the uterus lining, implantation, the development of the embryo during pregnancy and more.

In the case of cannabis medicine, tolerance is most commonly associated with patients who are consuming doses with a high potency of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) over an extended time. THC tolerance can also be affected by one’s gender, DNA, previous use history, and drug delivery method.

Sleep is one of the most crucial pillars of good health, yet many struggle to get enough. There are various reasons you might stay awake through the night, from an endless loop of thoughts to physical discomfort. A natural and widely used practice called acupressure could help. 

Arthritis, including osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), significantly affects daily life by causing joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. In Ayurveda, arthritis is considered an imbalance of Vata, the dosha responsible for movement in the body.

Endometriosis can quietly reshape everyday life in ways many women don’t notice at first. Over time, women may find themselves planning their days around pain or unpredictable flare-ups, often struggling with reduced productivity during certain phases of their cycle.

THC is known for providing the controversial, mind-altering, recreational high. However, it is replete with medicinal benefits as well. For example, THC treats pain, soothes nausea, reduces inflammation, and can improve metabolism.

With hundreds of active compounds in cannabis, cannabis has a multiplicity of effects on the human body, including some that are less known and fascinating, such as THC's impact on the body.

The cannabis experience is significantly influenced by mindset (intention/expectation) and setting (environments of consumption and post-drug onset). One’s male or female biological sex can also affect the mind and body reaction to cannabis' effects, alongside and in concert with several other factors

The quality of our sleep is deeply interconnected with nearly every other aspect of our health, and can be substantially influenced by our sleeping environment. Individuals hoping to treat sleep disorders, including insomnia with cannabis, should begin by identifying any relevant factors and predispositions that may be contributing to a poor night’s sleep.

The science behind Ayurveda can aid in reestablishing equilibrium, decreasing stress and anxiety, enhancing digestion, normalising hormone levels, and altering behaviours that may contribute to poor sleep.

The symptoms and intensity of migraines can differ from one person to the other. The key to managing migraines is to identify and understand the triggers. 

What is Migraine? It is a neurological disorder causing intense, throbbing pain, often on one side of the head. Learn the difference between migraines and headaches, explore symptoms like nausea and light sensitivity, and discover effective treatments and triggers for managing migraines.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting quality sleep. The cause of insomnia determines how one treats insomnia.

Managing rheumatoid arthritis requires different approaches to reduce inflammation and improve the quality of life. While conventional treatments like medications and physical therapy are commonly prescribed, natural remedies can complement these methods effectively.