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Asked by Anonymous - Mar 16, 2023Hindi
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My son is 16 years old and seems to have these issues with sleep patterns. He can barely sleep especially prior to exam dates. How can I help him resolve this so he can sleep peacefully?

Ans: One common reason for sleep issues and anxiety amongst teenagers is excessive digital exposure - be it for gaming or studies. We have to introduce the youngsters to meditation techniques to relax their mind. These are extremely useful not just for issues such as - anxiety, sleeping disorders but also improves concentration.
Since their diet patterns have also changed, the preservatives and artificial food enhancers further contribute to increased stress and anxiety levels. While they should avoid over eating on junk food/ outside food, you can also give them naturopathy detox once every 2 two months.
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