Best natural sleep aid?
So I have trouble sleeping..was wondering if there is any good natural sleeping aid (not those meds pills)
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If you have problem in onset and maintenance of sleep then try some strategies like learn to relax, relieve stress before bedtime, establish a routine with set sleeping and waking hours, avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol in the late afternoon or evening. These substances can delay as well as interrupt your sleep, also avoid afternoon nap if you have problem to fall asleep at night.
Some people use natural herbs such as valerian, chamomile, lavender, hops, and passion-flower. They found their good effect during sleeplessness. You can also try them and will hopefully good for this sleeping trouble.
Some people use natural herbs such as valerian, chamomile, lavender, hops, and passion-flower. They found their good effect during sleeplessness. You can also try them and will hopefully good for this sleeping trouble.
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i think Self-Massage for Insomnia is answer for your need.
Insomnia is a distressing symptom. How annoying it is to toss about in bed, unable to sleep. After having a hard time falling asleep, fantastic dreams may ensue, and one may be woken by fright. Sometimes, one is wakeful all night long.
In traditional Chinese medicine, insomnia is attributed to the following causes:
1. Excessive mental strain leading to consumption of qi and blood and insufficiency of the heart and spleen:
2. Blood deficiency of the heart, resulting in disturbance of the heart function and mental uneasiness:
3. Psychic depression giving rise to disorders of the liver qi, which interferes with mental activities, including sleeping; and
4. Improper diet impairing the spleen and stomach，and a disharmonious stomach interfering with normal sleep.
In summary, excessive mental strain, anxiety, weak constitution, irregular diet and impaired digestion all can cause insomnia.
They are many therapies for insomnia in traditional Chinese medicine. One of the simplest therapies is self massage. Since ancient times, self-massage has been one of the effective ways of maintaining health and preventing disease.
In the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Jiebin cited the following passage from Su "s Formulae for Maintaining Health when he discussed health maintenance: "Rub the soles with the hands to raise the qi to the top of the head. Hotness will be felt in the lower abdomen, waist and back. Then rub the corners of the eyes, the ears and nape until they feel hot. Pinch the bridge of the nose five to seven times on the left and then on the right side. Comb the hair a hundred and more times, and then go to bed. You will sleep fast until the morning comes."
Instructions
1. The head: Rub the pains of the hands together until they are hot. Then rub the face with the palms ten to twenty times. Massage the Yintang (Ex-HN3), which is located between the eyebrows, with the tip of the middle finger for thirty times. Then massage the superscalar ridge along the eyebrow and the Taiyang (Ex-HN5) for thirty times, until soreness and distension is felt at the massage point (see Fig. 1).
2. The ears: Massage the bilateral auricles with the thumb and index finger in a downwards direction for twenty times. (Put the thumb on the back of the auricle, and the index finger on the front.) Then rub the earlobes in the same way for thirty times until the ears feel hot.
3. The neck: Massage the depression next to the mastoid process behind the ear (point Anmian, which literally means "sleeping point") with the palmer aspect of the index finger, rubbing and kneading for fifteen times. Then massage with four fingers along the outer side of the sternocleidomastoid muscle from top to bottom for twenty times. The massage may be done with strength but not too fast until there is a feeling of pressure in the neck (sec Fig. 2).
4. The abdomen: This massage is best practiced before sleep. Take a supine position, rub the palms until they are hot, and massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction with one palm for twenty times and then counterclockwise for another twenty times. Use the left and right palms alternately. Massage of the abdomen can not only cure insomnia but also strengthen the stomach and promote digestion. Thus, it is particularly helpful for insomnia patients with gastric troubles.
5. The centre of the sole of the foot: This massage can be done while washing your feet. First, heat your feet including the ankles with hot water (about 50~C). After the feet become red and hyperemic with dilated capillaries, massage the bilateral Yongquan (K 1), the centre of the sole of the foot, with the palmer aspect of both thumbs for ninety times. This can regulate the liver function, strengthen the stomach, help induce sleep and promote health (see Fig. 3).
Of the above-mentioned five types of massage, the first three can be done in the daytime, whereas the last two are better performed before sleep. To keep your mind focused and concentrated, count the number of massage strokes as you practise. If you Practise self massage every day, insomnia will surely be alleviated. Of course, yon also have to pay attention to your emotional state, diet and daily life and avoid overstrain and over-fatigue.
Insomnia is a distressing symptom. How annoying it is to toss about in bed, unable to sleep. After having a hard time falling asleep, fantastic dreams may ensue, and one may be woken by fright. Sometimes, one is wakeful all night long.
In traditional Chinese medicine, insomnia is attributed to the following causes:
1. Excessive mental strain leading to consumption of qi and blood and insufficiency of the heart and spleen:
2. Blood deficiency of the heart, resulting in disturbance of the heart function and mental uneasiness:
3. Psychic depression giving rise to disorders of the liver qi, which interferes with mental activities, including sleeping; and
4. Improper diet impairing the spleen and stomach，and a disharmonious stomach interfering with normal sleep.
In summary, excessive mental strain, anxiety, weak constitution, irregular diet and impaired digestion all can cause insomnia.
They are many therapies for insomnia in traditional Chinese medicine. One of the simplest therapies is self massage. Since ancient times, self-massage has been one of the effective ways of maintaining health and preventing disease.
In the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Jiebin cited the following passage from Su "s Formulae for Maintaining Health when he discussed health maintenance: "Rub the soles with the hands to raise the qi to the top of the head. Hotness will be felt in the lower abdomen, waist and back. Then rub the corners of the eyes, the ears and nape until they feel hot. Pinch the bridge of the nose five to seven times on the left and then on the right side. Comb the hair a hundred and more times, and then go to bed. You will sleep fast until the morning comes."
Instructions
1. The head: Rub the pains of the hands together until they are hot. Then rub the face with the palms ten to twenty times. Massage the Yintang (Ex-HN3), which is located between the eyebrows, with the tip of the middle finger for thirty times. Then massage the superscalar ridge along the eyebrow and the Taiyang (Ex-HN5) for thirty times, until soreness and distension is felt at the massage point (see Fig. 1).
2. The ears: Massage the bilateral auricles with the thumb and index finger in a downwards direction for twenty times. (Put the thumb on the back of the auricle, and the index finger on the front.) Then rub the earlobes in the same way for thirty times until the ears feel hot.
3. The neck: Massage the depression next to the mastoid process behind the ear (point Anmian, which literally means "sleeping point") with the palmer aspect of the index finger, rubbing and kneading for fifteen times. Then massage with four fingers along the outer side of the sternocleidomastoid muscle from top to bottom for twenty times. The massage may be done with strength but not too fast until there is a feeling of pressure in the neck (sec Fig. 2).
4. The abdomen: This massage is best practiced before sleep. Take a supine position, rub the palms until they are hot, and massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction with one palm for twenty times and then counterclockwise for another twenty times. Use the left and right palms alternately. Massage of the abdomen can not only cure insomnia but also strengthen the stomach and promote digestion. Thus, it is particularly helpful for insomnia patients with gastric troubles.
5. The centre of the sole of the foot: This massage can be done while washing your feet. First, heat your feet including the ankles with hot water (about 50~C). After the feet become red and hyperemic with dilated capillaries, massage the bilateral Yongquan (K 1), the centre of the sole of the foot, with the palmer aspect of both thumbs for ninety times. This can regulate the liver function, strengthen the stomach, help induce sleep and promote health (see Fig. 3).
Of the above-mentioned five types of massage, the first three can be done in the daytime, whereas the last two are better performed before sleep. To keep your mind focused and concentrated, count the number of massage strokes as you practise. If you Practise self massage every day, insomnia will surely be alleviated. Of course, yon also have to pay attention to your emotional state, diet and daily life and avoid overstrain and over-fatigue.
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There are herbs that can help you to sleep, eg, valerian root, kava kava, chamomile, hops, passion flower, skullcap. Probably, valerian root and kava kava are the best. You have to keep in mind that it can take a few weeks for some herbs (including valerian) to build up in your system before they start towork.
The minerals calcium and magnesium might be helpful for sleep. You can also try 5-HTP, trytophan, or melatonin (about 3 mg). I would not take melatonin for over a month unless your doctor says it is ok.
What was very helpful to me, especially when my mind was racing, was to lie in bed and listen to relaxation CDs, especially those that contain someone speaking with relaxing music in the background. Many of these CDs are available on eBay for very low prices.
A warm bath is a great way to help you to sleep. If you can’t take a bath, you can give yourself a foot massage with slightly warm massage oil, sesame oil, or castor oil from a health food store.
A helpful technique is to relax your body one part at a time. So you could relax your feet, your lower legs, upper legs, moving up from your lower belly up to your chest, etc., until your whole body is relaxed.
Of course, guided relaxation methods can help, imagining yourself in the country, the beach, or whatever is most soothing to you.
If you have annoying thoughts or personal issues that run thru your mind when you are trying to sleep, you might have to deal with those issues first. You might want to talk to a counselor or therapist about that. I suggest avoiding prescription sleeping pills unless nothing else helps.
The minerals calcium and magnesium might be helpful for sleep. You can also try 5-HTP, trytophan, or melatonin (about 3 mg). I would not take melatonin for over a month unless your doctor says it is ok.
What was very helpful to me, especially when my mind was racing, was to lie in bed and listen to relaxation CDs, especially those that contain someone speaking with relaxing music in the background. Many of these CDs are available on eBay for very low prices.
A warm bath is a great way to help you to sleep. If you can’t take a bath, you can give yourself a foot massage with slightly warm massage oil, sesame oil, or castor oil from a health food store.
A helpful technique is to relax your body one part at a time. So you could relax your feet, your lower legs, upper legs, moving up from your lower belly up to your chest, etc., until your whole body is relaxed.
Of course, guided relaxation methods can help, imagining yourself in the country, the beach, or whatever is most soothing to you.
If you have annoying thoughts or personal issues that run thru your mind when you are trying to sleep, you might have to deal with those issues first. You might want to talk to a counselor or therapist about that. I suggest avoiding prescription sleeping pills unless nothing else helps.
Homeopathic Treatment for Sleeplessness / Insomnia, due to different reason and with different set of symptoms (No side effects or interaction with conventional drugs and totally non addictive) :-
Sleeplessness during menopausal stage Senecio Aur 30X, 4 hourly
Cannot sleep in the early hours of night; utterly wide awake, mind active; sleeplessness due to excitement Coffea Cruda 30X 6, hourly
Cannot sleep after 3 A.M.; sleeplessness due to mental strain or sedentary habits; sleep dreamy and restless Nux Vomica 30X, at bed times for 7 days
Due to fear or panic; insomnia after shock or fright; restlessness and tossing in bed Aconite Nap 30X 4 hourly
Due to tiredness; either physical or mental; bed feels too hard; must keep moving in search of soft portion for relief in bed Arnica Montana 30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)
Sleeplessness after midnight from anxiety and restlessness; has to get up and walk Belladonna 30X, 4 hourly
Sleepy yet unable to sleep; child tosses, kicks clothes off, twitches; restless sleep with frightful dreams Arsenic Album 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)
Sleeplessness and restlessness; specially in first part of night; gets up and walks on the floor, as soon as the bed time comes patient is wide awake Chamomilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly
Sleeplessness due to old grief; after dreams of thieves or robbers Natrum Mur 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)
Sleeplessness due to sudden shock; disappointment Ignatia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)
Feels sleepy but cannot sleep; clocks striking at a distance keep him awake; bed feels hot; moves about in vain to find a cool spot in bed Pulsatilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly
Restlessness during early part of sleep; sound sleep when it is turns to rise; gets too hot in bed; throws off covers, gets chilly and puts them on again; puts arms above the head during sleep Opium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.Curing without any side effects or complications thats the beauty of Homeopathic Medicine Homeopathic remedies are available over the counter at most Health and Herb Stores in USA and EU.
Take Care and God Bless you.
Sleeplessness during menopausal stage Senecio Aur 30X, 4 hourly
Cannot sleep in the early hours of night; utterly wide awake, mind active; sleeplessness due to excitement Coffea Cruda 30X 6, hourly
Cannot sleep after 3 A.M.; sleeplessness due to mental strain or sedentary habits; sleep dreamy and restless Nux Vomica 30X, at bed times for 7 days
Due to fear or panic; insomnia after shock or fright; restlessness and tossing in bed Aconite Nap 30X 4 hourly
Due to tiredness; either physical or mental; bed feels too hard; must keep moving in search of soft portion for relief in bed Arnica Montana 30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)
Sleeplessness after midnight from anxiety and restlessness; has to get up and walk Belladonna 30X, 4 hourly
Sleepy yet unable to sleep; child tosses, kicks clothes off, twitches; restless sleep with frightful dreams Arsenic Album 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)
Sleeplessness and restlessness; specially in first part of night; gets up and walks on the floor, as soon as the bed time comes patient is wide awake Chamomilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly
Sleeplessness due to old grief; after dreams of thieves or robbers Natrum Mur 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)
Sleeplessness due to sudden shock; disappointment Ignatia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)
Feels sleepy but cannot sleep; clocks striking at a distance keep him awake; bed feels hot; moves about in vain to find a cool spot in bed Pulsatilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly
Restlessness during early part of sleep; sound sleep when it is turns to rise; gets too hot in bed; throws off covers, gets chilly and puts them on again; puts arms above the head during sleep Opium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.Curing without any side effects or complications thats the beauty of Homeopathic Medicine Homeopathic remedies are available over the counter at most Health and Herb Stores in USA and EU.
Take Care and God Bless you.
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I don't blame you for being tired of insomnia? Fortunately, there are alternatives to counting sheep to help you get a healthy night’s sleep. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:
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I hope you get some sleep!
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I hope you get some sleep!
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melatonin...safe and natural. Do NOT buy wild kratom without researching it!
Smoke a bowl of weed. And relax. Puts you right to sleep
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