Banish
insomnia with the sleep tips on this site...
You just can't sleep.......
You toss and turn, count sheep, sip warm milk, but still,
sleep eludes you.
You are not alone! A significant proportion
of the population has trouble sleeping at some stage in
their life and many experience frequent insomnia.
Natural remedies including herbs can be
very effective for sleeplessness from a wide variety of
causes and their effects range from very mild relaxants to
effective sleep aids.
Herbs For
Insomnia
My Number 1 insomnia remedy is Valerian.
Check out how to take it, Valerian
side effects and Valerian
Dosage here. Corydalis, Passion Flower, Lemon Balm,
and Chamomile are also good. I have included a
description, recommended dosages, and possible side
effects of some of the most popular natural sleep
remedies.
Herbs for insomnia can be taken internally
as tablets or capsules, as infusions or as tinctures. They
can even be used topically as baths or essential oils.
Homeopathy can also be very effecive for short term
sleep problems.
Hypnosis For
Sleep
As the main cause of temporary insomnia is
psychological stress and the ensuing worry and anxiety,
hypnosis is increasingly used for insomnia and is proving
to help enormously too.
Nutrients That
Help Insomnia
Certain nutrients are also helpful for
insomnia and these include, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium
and the B vitamins.
L-theanine which is an amino acid found in
tea, is an excellent remedy for anxiety and stress and also
helps you sleep. It is one of my personal favourites as a
general remedy.
Insomnia or lack of sleep, is the one
condition that is often better treated by natural remedies
and herbs.
Drugs can cause side effects, leave you feeling drowsy the
day after, and are often addictive.
Sleep
Disorders That Cause Insomnia
Sometimes insomnia is caused by a sleep
disorder such as sleep apnea, snoring, night cramps,
restless leg syndrome or bruxism (teeth grinding). In
this case the disorder should be treated.
Medical
Conditions That Cause insomnia
It can also be caused by other medical
conditions such as allergies, arthritis, cancer,
fibromyalgia, heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD), hypertension, asthma, emphysema,
rheumatologic conditions, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's
disease, hyperthyroidism, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Medications
That Cause Insomnia
Medications that can cause
insomnia include antidepressants (fluoxetine,
bupropion), theophylline, lamotrigine, felbamate,
beta-blockers, and beta-agonists.
Approximately 10 - 15% of chronic insomnia
cases result from substance abuse, especially alcohol,
cocaine, and sedatives, and shift work can disrupt the
wake-sleep cycle.
This is why it is so very important to
check with your doctor to rule out any underlying medical
conditions for your insomnia before trying the natural
remedies.
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