Sleep Positions and Homoeopathy
Sleep Positions and Homoeopathy
Sleep Positions and Homoeopathy
HOM0EOPATHY
Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Sharma M.D. (Homoeopathy)
Dr. Swati Vishnoi B.H.M.S.
Homoeo Cure & Research Institute
NH 74, Moradabad Road, Kashipur (Uttaranchal) INDIA
Pin- 244713 Ph. 05947- 260327, 9897618594
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Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................... 2
Sleep...................................................................................................................... 2
Sleep-wake cycle................................................................................................... 2
Stages of Sleep...................................................................................................... 2
Non rapid eye movements................................................................................. 2
Rapid eye movements........................................................................................ 2
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES DURING SLEEP............................................................2
In General........................................................................................................... 2
In NREM Sleep.................................................................................................... 3
In REM Sleep....................................................................................................... 3
Sleep Positions....................................................................................................... 3
Fetal.................................................................................................................... 3
Log...................................................................................................................... 4
Yearner............................................................................................................... 4
Soldier................................................................................................................ 4
Free-fall............................................................................................................... 5
Starfish............................................................................................................... 5
Soldier-Starfish................................................................................................... 5
Pillow Hugger...................................................................................................... 6
Snorer................................................................................................................. 6
Duvet.................................................................................................................. 6
Prostrate and Worship........................................................................................ 7
King.................................................................................................................... 7
Criminal.............................................................................................................. 7
Sleeping Lion...................................................................................................... 7
REPERTORY OF SLEEP POSITIONS..........................................................................7
Bibliography......................................................................................................... 10
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Introduction
Sleep
Sleep may be defined as a periodic state of rest accompanied by varying degrees
of unconsciousness and relative inactivity (Psora/ Syphilis).
Sleep-wake cycle
The sleep-wake cycle varies in relation to the age and gender of the individual.
Women past age 35 tend to sleep more than men. On an average
NewbornChildAdultElderly-
20 hr each day
10 hr each day
7 hr each day
6.5 hr each day
Stages of Sleep
Sleep has been found to have two states-
In NREM Sleep
Heart rate and respiration become slower and more regular (Psora/
Syphilis)
In REM Sleep
Heart rate and respiration become more rapid and less regular (Psora/
Sycosis)
Blood flow to the brain is increased (Psora/ Sycosis)
Breathing is more irregular (Psora/ Pseudopsora)
Heart rate and blood pressure vary (Psora)
Cerebral blood flow and metabolic rate increase (Psora/ Sycosis)
Penile erections may occur (Psora)
Sleep Positions
There are several ways the people use to sleep in routine life. These
characteristic sleep positions reflect their personalities. These positions may be
categorized as under-
Fetal
This is the most common sleeping position. This is more common in females.
This position is defined by a person who sleeps on their side with their legs
curled up. Seems like an uncomfortable position to some, but it is a fairly
comfortable sleep style for the majority of people.
The persons who curl up in the fetus position are described as rough on the
outside but sensitive at heart. They may be shy when they first meet somebody,
but soon relax.
Log
This position is defined by people lying on side but with legs kept extended
straight and arms by sides. These sleepers are easy going, social people who like
being part of the in-crowd, and who are trusting of strangers. However, they may
be gullible or credulous. Log sleepers are very sociable people who love to
engage with all kinds of individuals.
Yearner
This is defined as position in sleep on side with both arms stretched out in front.
They are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious and cynical. Their
decisions are slow but firm. These people are usually very open and inviting.
However, they can be a little suspicious of people and are often very cynical.
Soldier
This military posture sleep style is characterized by a person who sleeps on their
back with their arms straight down at their side. People who sleep in this position
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are generally quiet and reserved. They do not like a hassle, but set themselves
and others high standards. Soldier sleepers live up to their name, they tend to
take themselves very seriously and are very structured. They have high
expectations for themselves and others around them. This position may to lead
to snoring and a bad night's sleep.
Free-fall
This position can be defined as lying on belly with hands around the pillow, and
head turned to one side. As the name implies, free-fall sleepers are very free
personality types. These people are often social and impatient. Although they
show such a free spirit, free-fall sleepers are secretly nervous on the inside and
have an over-sensitivity to criticism and extreme situations. Tis position is good
for digestion.
Starfish
This position may be defined as sleep lying on back with legs stretched out, and
arms stretch up by head. People who prefer this unconventional style are very
loyal friends, and make their friends a huge priority in their lives. They generally
do not like to be the center of attention. They love hearing the problems of
others, and go out their way to help when they can. This position may to lead to
snoring and a bad night's sleep.
Soldier-Starfish
This is a hybrid condition. Some sleepers resemble Soldier or Starfish sleepers
both as they sleep on back, but don't keep the rigidity of Soldier nor the
sprawling of Starfish. These hybrid sleepers are characterized by an attitude of
flexibility and a go-with-the-flow nature. They tend to be easily persuaded by
others. This position may to lead to snoring and a bad night's sleep.
Pillow Hugger
This is not a sleep position in itself because sleepers in any of the positions can
either hug their pillow or not. This action does reveal the nature of the person.
Pillow Huggers place high importance on the bonds in their lives, in terms of
friendships, family, and relationships. They tend to be people-pleasers, and may
attempt to help others instead of themselves on occasion.
Snorer
This is also not a sleep position, but snoring can reveal something about
personality. The snorers have extreme emotions which manifest in hyperactivity,
aggression, or depression. Snorers are known for their passion and their ability to
live each moment to its fullest.
Duvet
This position has one arm or leg sticking out of the duvet, followed by both feet
poking out the end.
King
This style is also similar to Soldier. This type of person has stable psychological
conditions. They are self-confident, open-minded and creative. They always feel
happy, easy to control one's manner.
Criminal
This position can be defined as sleeping in any position with keeping one ankle
locked on other. This posture shows that the person is being hindered by
something in mind. Their worry is being reflected by one ankle being put on
another ankle.
Sleeping Lion
This position can be defined as the person is refusing to sleep. This kind of
person does not sleep long and are difficult to fall into sleep. Their conscious
mind hope that they can be woken up as soon as possible.
SLEEP - POSITION - abdomen, on - arm over the head; with one ars. cimic. dig.
lac-c. nux-v. Puls.
SLEEP - POSITION - abdomen, on - arm under the head; with one androc. ars.
bell. cocc. plat.
SLEEP - POSITION - abdomen, on - hands above head aq-mar. carc.
SLEEP - POSITION - abdomen, on - pelvis; spasmodically throwing up the Cupr.
SLEEP - POSITION - abdomen, on - pregnancy; during podo.
SLEEP - POSITION - abdomen, on - sleep; when falling asleep kali-s. lac-c.
SLEEP - POSITION - arms - abdomen; on bell. calc. cocc. coloc. ign. m-ambo.
PULS. stram.
SLEEP - POSITION - arms apart Cham. plat. psor.
SLEEP - POSITION - arms - head - above; stretched castor-eq. verat.
SLEEP - POSITION - arms - head - above; stretched - fingers while asleep; cracks
castor-eq.
SLEEP - POSITION - arms - head over aloe Arg-met. ars. aur. bry. calc. carc.
castor-eq. chin. cimic. coloc. euph. ferr-ma. Lac-c. med. nit-ac. NUX-V. Plat. plb.
PULS. rheum ruta SULPH. thuj. verat. viol-o.
SLEEP - POSITION - arms - head - over - one or both arms nux-v.
SLEEP - POSITION - arms - head - under the acon. aloe ambr. ant-t. ars. bell. caj.
cedr. chin. cocc. coloc. ign. m-ambo. m-aust. meny. Nux-v. plat. Puls. rhus-t.
sabad. sanic. spig. viol-o.
SLEEP - POSITION - arms - head - under the - one or both arms nux-v.
SLEEP - POSITION - arms - heart area; clenched over coca-c.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on acet-ac. acon. Aids. aloe am-c. ambr. androc. ant-c.
ant-t. Apis arn. ars. aur. bism. BRY. Calc. carbn-h. carc. cham. chin. chlor. choc.
Cic. cina Coca Colch. coloc. conch. crot-t. cupr-act. cupr-ar. cupr. cypra-eg. dig.
digin. dros. dulc. Ferr. gink-b. guaj. Hell. hep. hyos. hyper. Ign. iris-foe. kali-chl.
kali-p. kreos. Lac-c. Lyc. m-ambo. m-arct. m-aust. mang. med. MERC-C. mez.
morph. mur-ac. nat-ar. nat-m. nit-ac. NUX-V. olib-sac. op. ox-ac. par. Phos. Plat.
positr. PULS. rhod. RHUS-T. ribo. ruta sabad. sars. sol-ni. spig. stann. Stram.
SULPH. vanil. verat. viol-o. zinc.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - evening impossible mag-m.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - night - midnight after mez.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - alternating with sudden sitting up, then lying again
hyos.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - arms - head; lying over calc. carc. neon vanil.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - arms - head; lying over - left arm lying over head
aids. dig. ign.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - arms - right arm clamped between legs, on falling
asleep plb.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - feet drawn up Puls.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - foot rests on opposite knee with one leg drawn
upward Lac-c.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - crossed over abdomen PULS.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - flat under occiput aloe ambr. ars. coloc.
ign. Nux-v. phos.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - flat under occiput - left hand only acon.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - flat under occiput - left hand only - other
arm over the head coloc.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - head above carc. Lac-c. med. plat. PULS.
viol-o.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - head behind aids.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - head - on the carc.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - head - over the aloe carc. Lac-c. med.
ozone plat. PULS. viol-o.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - head - over the - thighs drawn up upon
abdomen, lower limbs uncovered Plat.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - head - under the head carc. nat-ar.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - hands - head - under the head - folded under head;
hands ars-met. ars.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - head low cench. Dig. nux-v.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - head upright m-aust.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on impossible acet-ac. acon. lact. mag-m. petr-ra.
phos. positr. Sulph.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - knees bent aloe bry. hell. lach. MERC-C. stram.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - knees bent - spread apart; and plat.
SLEEP - POSITION - back; on - only on back dig. Ferr. rhus-t. sulph.
SLEEP - POSITION - changed frequently acon. arn. ARS. aur. Bad. bell. Cact. calcsil. calen. caste. coli. Eup-per. Ferr. form. gels. helodr-cal. Hep. hipp. Ign. kali-c.
Kola lac-del. lac-h. lach. lyc. lycpr. m-aust. malar. merc. mosch. mur-ac. Nat-s.
nux-v. phos. plac-s. plat. positr. puls. Pyrog. rhus-t. rubd-met. Ruta sabin. sel.
sulph. tritic-vg. vanil. zinc.
SLEEP - POSITION - changed frequently morning aur. malar.
SLEEP - POSITION - changed frequently evening kali-c. lach.
SLEEP - POSITION - changed frequently - night - midnight - after midnight; and
dulc. plat.
SLEEP - POSITION - changed frequently - night - midnight - after midnight; and - 3
h tub.
SLEEP - POSITION - changed frequently - palpitations, because of cact.
SLEEP - POSITION - changed frequently - turning three hundred and sixty degrees
all night lac-del.
SLEEP - POSITION - curled up med. musca-d.
SLEEP - POSITION - curled up - dog; like a aids. ars. bapt. bry. heroin. mag-br.
psor.
SLEEP - POSITION diagonally con.
SLEEP - POSITION - face; on the cina Lac-c. med. stram.
SLEEP - POSITION - fingers spread apart lac-c. Lach. Sec.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - abdomen; on Puls.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - and knees; on hands aids. cina med.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - head on cham.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - head over ars. nit-ac. nux-v. plat. puls. sulph. verat.
viol-o.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - head - over - left hand dig. viol-o.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - head - over - both hands castor-eq. nit-ac. plat.
rheum viol-o.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - head - over - one hand rheum
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - head - over - one hand - one hand under the head
coloc. ign.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - head under acon. ambr. ant-t. arist-cl. ars. bell.
cadm-s. chin. coloc. ign. iris-foe. m-ambo. m-aust. nux-v. phos. plat. puls. viol-o.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - head - under morning cocc. ph-ac.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - heart region; clenched over coca-c.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - nape of neck; on Nux-v.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - pit of stomach; one hand on plat.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - pit of stomach; one hand on - right hand acon. plat.
SLEEP - POSITION - hands - pit of stomach; one hand on - left hand ant-t. m-aust.
phos. viol-o.
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SLEEP - POSITION - side; on impossible acon. aur. ferr. Lach. Merc. moni. mosch.
nat-c. PHOS. puls. ran-b. rhus-t. sabad. sulph.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - left side; on acon. am-c. atro. bar-c. borx. bry. bufo
calc. carc. cench. chel. chin. coca-c. elaps fuma-ac. gels. iris kali-p. Mag-m. merc.
myos-a. nat-c. nat-f. nat-m. Nat-s. pert-vc. Phos. pot-e. psor. sabin. sep. Sulph.
Thuj. tritic-vg.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - left side; on - feet drawn up phos. tritic-vg.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - left side; on - hand on chest as if protecting the
heart kali-ar.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - left side; on - head on left arm cob.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - left side; on impossible arb-m. Ars. cean. cimic.
Cocc. colch. coloc. elaps kali-c. Kali-s. Lach. lyc. naja nat-c. op. phasco-ci. PHOS.
puls. sep. tab. thea
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - left side; on - only sleep on; can carc.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - painful side; on bry. coloc. Cupr-act.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - right side; on ail. alumin-p. arg-met. arg-n. arg-p.
arge-pl. Ars. calc-m. carc. cham. chin. coli. cupr-p. ign. iris-foe. kali-c. Kali-s.
ketogl-ac. lach. limest-b. lith-p. Lyc. mang-p. merc. musca-d. Nat-s. pert-vc. Phel.
PHOS. plb-p. positr. Sulph. sumb. symph. titan-s. titan. vanil. vero-o. zinc-p.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - right side; on - abdomen on waking; but on pert-vc.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - right side; on - back on waking; but on Lyc.
SLEEP - POSITION - side; on - right side; on impossible Acet-ac. arg-n. aur. Borx.
bry. chin. merc. prun. psor. puls. ran-b. sulph.
SLEEP - POSITION sitting acon. Ars. bar-c. bell. borx. cann-s. caps. carb-v. chin.
cic. Cina dig. hep. Kali-c. kali-n. LYC. nat-m. PHOS. PULS. RHUS-T. sabin. spig.
Stram. SULPH.
SLEEP - POSITION - sitting erect cina
SLEEP - POSITION - sitting - head - backward; sitting erect and head held a little
Cina Phos.
SLEEP - POSITION - sitting - head - bent forward acon.
SLEEP - POSITION - sitting - head - bent - forward - or to the side puls.
SLEEP - POSITION - sitting - head - bent - side - right; to Cina
SLEEP - POSITION - sitting - head - table; on the Ars.
SLEEP - POSITION - sitting - only when sitting; sleep possible acon. puls. sulph.
SLEEP - POSITION - sitting - up suddenly, then lying on back again hyos.
SLEEP - POSITION - sitting up in bed (unconscious) puls. stann.
SLEEP - POSITION stiff Cham. mag-s. plat.
SLEEP - POSITION - stomach; on ant-c. calc-m. calc-n.
SLEEP - POSITION straight abrot. glycyr-g.
SLEEP - POSITION strange berb. calc-p. plb. tax.
SLEEP - RESTLESS - position is right; no caust. trios.
SLEEP - SLEEPLESSNESS - position is right, no kali-c. lach. laur. lycpr. nat-c. plat.
ran-b. staph.
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