It has been estimated that millions of people regularly rely on pills (generally habit-forming) to get enough sleep. Insomnia can be caused by many things including job stress, worry, fear, and fatigue.
Sleep Like A Baby
Sleep Like A Baby herbal sleeping enhancement is an excellent blend of plants that soothe, relax, and helps you to sleep without constantly awakening.
The blend contains valerian, lemon balm, chamomile, along with other plants.
It is not habit-forming and does not force you to sleep. However, when you are relaxed and fall asleep, it helps you to sleep soundly and awaken with an amazing sense of peace and calm.
The Sleep Like A Baby Pillow is a mixture of herbs that have been found to encourage sleep. It has been said to have helped to ease the nightmares of Vietnam War veterans. The mixture is placed in a small cotton pillow. You place the bag in your pillow case near your nose as you sleep.
Sleep Like A Baby Mask for when you want to shut out the world. Wear it for a good night sleep; wear it when you fly, and wear it when you just need a moment of shut eye. It blocks light and promotes a restful sleep.
Other Sleep-inducing Techniques... Relaxation techniques are one of the most effective ways to increase sleep time, fall asleep faster, and feel more rested in the morning. They require a minimum of 20 minutes before going to bed. There are several different techniques... Visualization involves imagining a relaxing scene. You can try it in bed before falling asleep. Involve all your senses. If you're imagining yourself on a tropical island, think of the way the warm breeze feels against your skin. Imagine the sweet scent of the flowers, look at the water and listen the waves--you get the picture. The more vivid the visualization and the more senses you involve, the more effective it will be. Yoga combines deep breathing, meditation, and stretching. A Harvard study found that daily yoga for eight weeks improved total sleep time and the time to fall asleep. If you've never tried yoga before, not to worry, there are many gentle yoga styles to choose from. Just surf the web or check out your local library for more information. Cut out caffeine (especially near bedtime) Caffeine can have a pronounced effect on sleep, causing insomnia and restlessness. In addition to coffee, tea, and soft drinks, look for hidden sources of caffeine such as chocolate, cough and cold medicine, and other over-the-counter medicine. Avoid sweets(especially near bedtime) Although sugar can give a burst of energy, it's short-lived and can cause uneven blood sugar levels. This can disrupt sleep in the middle of the night as blood sugar levels fall. Eat foods that help you sleep Tryptophan is an amino acid that is a precursor to serotonin, which is then converted to melatonin. Carbohydrate snacks such whole grain crackers before bedtime may help to promote sleep. Just be sure to stay away from sweets. Eat magnesium-rich foods Magnesium is a natural sedative. Deficiency of magnesium can result in difficulty sleeping, constipation, muscle tremors or cramps, anxiety, irritability, and pain. It has also been used for people with restless leg syndrome.Foods rich in magnesium are legumes and seeds, dark leafy green vegetables, wheat bran, almonds, cashews, blackstrap molasses, brewer's yeast, and whole grains.
Aromatherapy The scent of English lavender has long been used as a folk remedy to help people fall asleep. Research is starting to confirm lavender's sedative qualities. It's been found to lengthen total sleep time, increase deep sleep, and make people feel refreshed. It appears to work better for women, possibly because women tend to have a more acute sense of smell.The good thing about lavender is that it begins to work quickly. Try putting a lavender sachet or sleep pillow under your pillow; or place one to two drops of lavender essential oil in a handkerchief; or add several drops of lavender oil to a bath -- the drop in body temperature after a warm bath also helps with sleep.
Exercise Lack of exercise can contribute to poor sleep. Muscle tension and stress build in the body. Exercise can promote deep sleep that night. However, intense exercise too close to bedtime can increase adrenaline levels, leading to insomnia. Chillow Pillow For hot flashes, a thin, flat foam pillow insert, called a Chillow, can help to cool the head throughout the night. Herbal Supplements Chamomile, valerian, kava kava, hops, passionflower, lemon balm, and ashwagandha are herbs that are often used for insomnia. Some people may find benefit from simply having a cup of chamomile tea one to two hours before going to bed. Chamomile tea can reduce anxiety, calm the digestive system, and relieve muscle tension. Feng Shui Feng shui, which originates in the Chinese philosophy of Taoism, instructs on how to arrange rooms, furniture, offices, houses, and other arrangements to maximize favorable energy flow throughout living spaces. Here are some recommendations that may help promote relaxing sleep: ·Try not to have the bed in a corner of the room. The corners are where energy tends to be stagnant. ·Avoid putting your bed next to a window. Energy can be drained this way. ·The bed shouldn't be positioned so that the soles of the feet, when lying face-up in bed, directly face the doorway. ·When lying in bed, you should have full view of anyone coming in the door. If you can't do this directly, hang a mirror to reflect the entranceway. ·Try to avoid facing sharp corners from desks, bookcases, and other pieces of furniture when in bed.
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