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Natural Sleep Remedies, Effective Insomnia Cure

Alternative MedicineDecember 27, 2011Written by Dr Easton Patrick831 views

The basic necessity of all human beings is to sleep properly every day. You need to sleep five to six hours daily otherwise your whole metabolism will get disturbed and can cause many problems. Life is full of hard work and competition which are the main reason for stress. This stress can later pose a problem of sleeplessness or insomnia. In such cases a person is not able to sleep naturally and has to take help of drugs, medicines or sometimes even alcohol in order to sleep. Such a routine can be very harmful to health. There are many natural sleep remedies which you can try in order to sleep normally.

One of the natural sleep remedies is lemon balm which is a sedative and can be used to make tea. All you need to do is boil a cup of water and add two teaspoons of lemon balm into it. Wait for ten minutes and then drink this tea. Or you can also use Califo
ia poppy (morphine of mild type).

Calcium and magnesium supplements are one of the best natural sleep remedies. These supplements make you feel sleepy. Just take magnesium (two parts) with calcium (six parts) and see the effects. But it is always a good idea to consult your physician before taking any kind of supplements.

Make it a habit of exercising daily for thirty minutes. It is one of the best natural sleep remedies known to help people suffering from sleeplessness. Exercise reduces stress as well as cures the problem of insomnia. It improves your blood circulation as well as clears your mind of stressful thoughts. This will help you to fall asleep sooner and will also increase the duration of your sleep.

You can even try using hops which are basically female flowers used to make beer. They work as a sedative which can help in cases of insomnia. It is recommended to take sixty milligrams only before going to sleep. Consult your doctor before taking such supplements.

Before going to sleep you should make sure that your bedroom is dark enough. Or you can even try using sleep mask. Try to make your bedroom free of any noise before going to sleep. Using an ear plug can be of great help. Keep proper ventilation and don’t forget to keep your bedroom cool and wear less clothing during summers.

You should always avoid caffeine before going to sleep because caffeine is a stimulant and it can result in getting a restless night. It is basically found in tea, coffee and chocolates.

Many people drink alcohol, since it has a sedating effect. But it actually makes your condition worse by causing disturbed sleep by waking you up during the night.

Always take a light meal before going to bed. Eating a heavy meal before going to sleep can cause acid reflux once you lie down. Try to take a warm bath a couple of hours before you go to sleep since it will make you feel relaxed and sleepy. Sleep in a comfortable bed and avoid using computer just before bedtime. The bright light of the computer screen can disturb your sleep pattern. These were some of the natural sleep remedies which you can try at home.

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