What are some natural sleep aids? I know Lavender is supposed to have relaxing properties but….?
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Question by Rebekah05: What are some natural sleep aids? I know Lavender is supposed to have relaxing properties but….?
But lavender doesn’t help me fall asleep. Does anyone know other natural ways or home remedies to help me fall asleep.
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Answer by Kimberly
Try to drink chamomile or sleepy time tea before bed. It really calms your nerves.
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Rosemary tends to help, try some nice herbal teas like Cinnamon or apple
herbally – Valerian, Hops, Skullcap, Catnip
aromotherapy – Lavender, Clary Sage
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Hot milk is great.
German Chamomile,honey + warm milk,valerian,lime flower(linden),passionflower,skullcap,california poppy,hops,lemonbalm(melissa).
You also have to make sure that your getting high quality products.
Alternatively you could try bath or shower before bed or essential oils(externally) like chamomile or sandalwood.
The Indian herb, Ashwagandha has sedative properties on the body, it has a host of other benefits as well. Then there is kava kava, valerian and chamomile. Epsom salts are also a good remedy as they are rich in magnesium and help you to relax.
To relieve insomnia, you should avoid substances that make it worse and have good bedtime habits that make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. Make sure your bedroom is a comfortable temperature, dark, and quiet enough for sleep.
Good bedtime habits include:
- Prepare yourself for sleep by, e.g. preparing a ‘to do’ list for tomorrow, so that such distractions are at their minimum when you actually hit the bed.
- Turn your alarm clock so that its glow doesn’t let you know of the time ticking away.
- Not exercising, eating heavy meals, or drinking a lot shortly before bedtime. One exception is yoga. A number of yoga postures are designed to calm your body and prepare you for sleep.
- Following a routine that helps you wind down and relax before bed, such as reading a book, listening to soothing music, or taking a hot bath.
- If you share a bed, buy a king size bed with two different mattresses so that you two don’t disturb each other while sleeping.
- Making your bedroom sleep-friendly. Avoid bright lighting and minimize possible sleep distractions, such as a TV, computer, or pet.
- Going to sleep around the same time each night and waking up around the same time each morning, even on weekends. If possible, avoid night shifts or alternating schedules at work and other causes of irregular sleep schedules.
Both herbal and homeopathic remedies are commonly used alternatives to sleeping tablets in reducing insomnia, and can be very effective in helping to assist an individual in the transition to peaceful slumber without strong sedatives or any concerning side effects.
Certain herbs such as Hypericum perforatum, Scuttelaria laterifolia, Passiflora incarnata can be used to maintain healthy sleep patterns and promote optimal balance of sleep-related hormones involved in the sleep cycle.
Homeopathic remedies such as Coffea C30 and Nux Vom. C30 are also used to reduce insomnia and maintain restful, satisfying, and healthy sleep. Other natural supplements that are widely used to address the underlying causes of chronic insomnia are calcium lactate, magnesium lactate and vitamin B6.
You may get more info on all of these from here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/i/insomnia.htm
Hope all this helps
Good Luck