Sunday, January 31, 2010

Is There Any Natural Remedy for Insomnia?

By William Wallace

If you have trouble sleeping, like other 20% of the Americans, either not being able to fall asleep, or waking up prematurely and being unable to get back to sleep, than you should probably listen to some of the things recommended by different people. Some of them are experts in this field, having even a PhD; others are just insomnia sufferers who tested some suggestions and found out that in their case it worked. In any case, experiment and stick to what may work for you. The following sleeping tips are compiled from various sources.

* You should use your bed only for sleeping, and not for reading, doing paperwork, watching TV, snacking, or making phone calls.

* If you've tried to get asleep and you weren't able, you've just laid down on your bad try the classical sheep counting or not the less classical backwards counting (for example from 100, or you may increase the number) in order to stop your mind from thinking on the problems you had the previous day or problems that are in front of you.

* Deep breathing, using the whole abdomen can be helpful. It needs practice and instruction.

* You can view in your mind some nice and peaceful place.

* A very boring lecture can help you.

* You should make a sleeping program and observe it.

* Stick to a set bedtime hour, and don't change it. Around 10 pm is a good time.

* Don't use caffeinated beverages before sleeping (and we are not speaking only about coffee, but also about any other caffeine rich drink, a black tea or Coca Cola, for example) and stay away from smoking (that is good advice for anybody, with or without insomnia problems).

* Don't drink alcohol right before bedtime - the sleep will not be a refreshing one.

* If you, avoid to sleep during the day.

* It is a good habit to wake up at the same hour, no matter if it is a weekday or weekend.

* Do aerobic exercise daily, but don't do exercise shortly before bedtime.

* Put an illuminated clock, if you are using one, in a place where you can't see it.

* A firm mattress, not a fluffy one, is helpful and also open the windows for the air to come in; the temperature shouldn't be too high.

* You could additionally sip something before going to sleep: some warmed milk, lime tea. Also onions are good.

* Massage is another good way to prepare the sleep.

* Listen good, relaxing music.

* If the noise bothers you, use earplugs.

* Don't watch stimulating television shows late at night and don't read stimulating books.

If you still can't get rid of the insomnia, maybe it is good to check with your doctor to eliminate other possible health problem (such as depression, anxiety, hyperthyroidism, heart failure, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

There is also another method that you can try, one that proved to be a life saver for thousands of people enduring insomnia. This method is natural, doesn't create dependency and it gives immediate results, as many have said. - 14130

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