Sleep the natural way

January 20, 2011 in thoughts
Tags: sleep aids

Suffering from a sleep disorder impacts all aspects of our lives. Our health, happiness, and sanity depend on getting a good night’s rest. An insufficient amount of sleep can lead to other health problems, so enough sleep is very important. There are many sleep remedies and sleep aids products available to help depending on the cause of our sleep problem. I prefer to not have to take any prescription medications that often have serious side effects. But, there is a natural way to have a good night sleep….

You can explore those options and find out what works best for you.
• Herbal supplements that contain such ingredients as Valerian and Melatonin, which help to balance hormone levels and improve the function of neurotransmitters which in turn allow the body to achieve a state of calm.
• Relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga.
• Exposure to light – The body uses light as a signal for when to wake and when to sleep.
• Use of sound to help the body relax – running water or wind, as well as music can have a calming effect.
• Diet is the best natural sleep remedy. Cut out sugar and caffeine. Make sure to have appropriate magnesium intake.
• Chamomile tea
• Get enough physical exercise when stressed