KUMBHAKARNA NIDRA – A HYPOTHALAMIC DISORDER ??

Excess sleep can be a major issue of concern, which many people tend to ignore. As, Sleeping for longer periods, can be sign of an underlying chronic disorder !!

 Just like KUMBHAKARNA long sleeping cycles (6 months at a stretch) was actually not totally due to A curse given by Indira God, rather, it was known to be due to a chronic disease called HYPOTHALAMIC SYNDROME – which presents in the form of polyphagia (excessive hunger), Obesity, Sham rage and excessive Sleep !!

 Before we start to argue or overthink, whether that is true or not , let’s address our excess sleep issues. The most common underlying issue may be Hypothyroidism, low haemoglobin levels, low Iron levels, low vitamin D levels, low Vitamin B12 levels, Brain tumors, Tuberculosis, Sarcodoisis etc..

 Along with the above mentioned medical conditions, there may also may be underlying EMOTIONAL ISSUES that may cause excessive sleep- DAILY !! It can be Depression, Rejection, Loneliness, Fear, Hopelessness, Lack of any goal, Break ups, loss of any loved one, loss in Business etc..

 Much more simpler reasons of excess sleep , can be , lack of physical activity daily, excess indulgence of JUNK FOODS, OVERCONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, lack of sufficient fibre in foods, not drinking sufficient water, not practicing deep breathing exercises etc..

 Only when we know the hidden cause of our problem , we can look forward for the required forms of treatment accordingly. So, take time to analyse your hidden problem and find ways to get rid of it gradually.

 Life is meant to lived fully , it is beautiful and you gotta to be awake throughout the day light period , every day , in order to experience it fully J