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Insomnia Relief using Natural Remedies
Natural sleep remedies can help you sleep better without resorting to prescription sleep medicine or over the counter insomnia medicines that can be addictive and have negative side effects.
Like many other things in life, there is no perfect solution that will work for everyone. But, the good news is that there are quite a few natural insomnia remedies that work.
For example, you may choose to use yoga or reflexology to relax, self-hypnosis to change your belief system and get back on track, herbal or flower remedies to calm down or aromatherapy to relax and set the stage for sleep.
You will just have to decide which one suits your lifestyle and your philosophy best.
Natural sleep remedies like herbal tea and a sleep mask can help you sleep.
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If you think about it, your doctor really doesn’t know exactly what will work for you, when he treats a condition or disease. He uses the process of trial and elimination to determine which (drug) will be best suited for you and your symptoms.
When you use natural sleep aids, you will have to use the same approach. Try only one or two sleep aids at a time and see how they work.
Write down your feelings and reactions to each, so that you will have a good record. Getting serious about sleeping, will help you get results!
Some people will see results quickly, but, for others, there is a gradual process for recovery. And, keep in mind, that no combination of medications or natural sleep remedies can erase the effects of a poor diet, too many cigarettes, too much alcohol, a sedentary lifestyle with no exercise or poor stress management.
Lifestyle patterns may be the underlying cause of your sleeplessness—and, if so, they must be addressed!
The natural sleep remedies that follow have been found to be safe and effective. However, none of them are for everyone. You will need to choose what is comfortable for you, and then decide which sleep aids work best for you…
Yoga - Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation and exercise. It can promote relaxation of both the mind and body and improve the quality of your sleep. With yoga, you can do simple exercises or more complex ones—depending on your level of health and fitness. The most important thing to remember with using yoga as a sleep enhancer is that you need to practice it regularly.
- Many people are afraid of being hypnotized because they think that they will lose control—but this is simply not so. You cannot be hypnotized if you don’t want to be, and you won’t do anything that you don’t want to do. And your subconscious mind will reject anything that you you think is unethical. You remain in control, even though you become very relaxed.
Hypnosis can help you in two ways. First, it does promote a deep sense of relaxation and it can help you wind down, even when you have had a very stressful day. Secondly, if you use a good hypnosis program, it can help you change your subconscious thought patterns.
For example, you can program yourself to relax and forget the problems of the day, leaving them outside the bedroom—until you are refreshed and ready to handle them, in the morning.
Homeopathic Medicine - Homeopathic remedies are safe, not addictive and they do work, but it is very difficult to prescribe them for yourself. An experienced homeopathic physician knows the questions to ask in order to determine exactly what you need. If you are interested in using homeopathic medicines, it is best to work with a homeopathic doctor.
Herbal Remedies - Herbal remedies are a way to pamper yourself. Whether you choose to have a cup of herbal tea before bedtime or a nice warm bath with a handful of herbs added, herbs can help you relax before bedtime. The heat of the water releases the fragrance of the herbs and activates the healing properties of the herbs. The inhaled scent passes through the nervous system to the brain and the herbal properties absorbed through the open pores of your skin pass into the bloodstream. Herbal remedies can benefit both mind and body—but you’ll need to be patient, as this is a process that works over time.
Flower Remedies - Flower essences are very gentle and they can be used safely for anyone, including small children. They are believed to be most useful for people who have a psychological or spiritual problem. And, it is believed that flower remedies work at a vibrational level within our bodies. In other words, they work to help restore our energy levels, which have been damaged by stress or emotional turmoil, poor dietary habits or a stressful environment.
To use a flower remedy, you would put several drops of the flower concentrate on your tongue or in a glass of water—several times a day. If you decide to try this type of natural sleep remedy, make sure that you use a flower remedy that is intended for consumption. This is NOT the same as aromatherapy!
Aromatherapy - With aromatherapy, essential oils are absorbed into the body by inhalation or through the skin. All stress-related conditions respond well to aromatherapy.
The most popular ways to use aromatherapy are with a nice body massage or by adding 5-10 drops of essential oils to a warm bath.
Foot Reflexology - Reflexology is a type of foot massage. It is used to prevent or help a number of conditions, including stress-related conditions, in addition to helping people get a restful sleep. You can have a partner massage your feet, or you can do it yourself.
If you decide to use reflexology, it would be better to get a book like Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexologyto help you, as there are certain pressure points on your feet that do different things. However, even if you don’t do this exactly right, a nice foot massage can be very relaxing!
Natural sleep remedies do work.
Sometimes they take time to give you results, but, if you want to avoid the dangers of prescription drugs or over the counter sleeping pills, you might want to try some of these natural sleep aids, to help you get some good sleep!
to help you, as there are certain pressure points on your feet that do different things. However, even if you don’t do this exactly right, a nice foot massage can be very relaxing!
