Do you have days when you go you bed thinking, “Finally, time to catch up on some sleep,” and twenty minutes later you still are laying wide awake just wishing there was some solution for this? Of course, we are aware of the medicines that exist for this problem, but we are also aware that these medicines can cause a person to develop dependency and are, perhaps, stronger than what we need. Want to fall asleep faster with more natural means? Try these remedies:
- Magnesium is a sleep booster, so eating magnesium-rich food during the day can help you sleep better through the night. Dark leafy green vegetables, almonds, cashews, and whole grains all are rich in magnesium. Magnesium supplements also exist.
- You may be familiar with hops as an ingredient in beer, however, hops are also a mild natural sedative. Similar to magnesium, a supplement of 30 to 120 milligrams may ease you to sleep.
- Aromatherapy is one of the many soothing techniques that has been known to lessen insomnia. Lavender, specifically, is a cheap and natural remedy that you can find in many forms. You could buy a naturally-scented lavender infuser or even a lavender-filled pillow!
- One of the most important factors of falling asleep simply is being calm. This aspect will have different solutions for everyone, but many find it helpful to have a warm drink, such as milk or caffeine-free tea, although too much can lead to bathroom stops during the night. Yoga and meditation are techniques that may take extra time, but have been known to provide a deeper sleep and leave one feeling even better in the morning.
- Valerian is a natural and effective sleep aid that has been proven to work. Taking 200 to 800 milligrams before sleep has helped many former insomniacs and is better than medicines because it allegedly does not trigger the “hangover” effect that is common. However, the FDA does not regulate herbal supplements, so finding an effective formula of valerian root may take some searching. There currently is no standardized formula.
- Last but not least, cut out the caffeine in your diet. (Perhaps the easiest concept, but hardest to actually follow through with.)
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Sleep … yes! One of my favorite topics! Excellent tips – I use most of them and yes, they work!
Cheers,
Viveca
very important indeed! Thanks for sharing!
I also use reading as a way to zone my mind out before going to sleep. Sometimes it works so good that i fall asleep with the light on after only a couple of mins. worth the try!
Yes magnesium is one of the most important minerals for sleep. Studies have shown that more than half the American population is magnesium deficient. The problem is that magnesium is one of the most difficult minerals for the body to absorb.
However, there is an easy solution. Epsom salt baths have been shown to increase magnesium levels in the body. Soaking for 20-30 minutes in an epsom salt bath can relax your muscles, relieve tension, increase magnesium levels, and help you sleep. Plus taking a bath helps to calm the body which also improves sleep.