Question by Angie: What are some great natural sleep aids I could take?
I’m 16 and I have a great trouble with sleeping.
I once finally hit sleep mode passed 6am
I don’t take any medications like talynol or motrin
when i’m in any kind of pain. I don’t want to take
harsh chemicals just to get some rest during the night.
What natural remedies (like Bach’s Rescue remedy) could
I take that would knock me out and then have me wake up
fully refreshed??
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Sounds like your adrenals are messed up. I have the same problem. Have your cortisol and aldosterone levels checked. Adrenals regulate sleep cycles. Without them functioning right you cannot fall alseep at night!!!!
I suggest you try 5HTP for sleep cycles but if it’s indeed your adrenals that won’t help. GABA 500mg + melationing 2.5mg is what helped me sleep but as an adult. Idk the dosages for a 16 year old, sorry. Go to your doctor and get a referral for an endo to check your adrenals.
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5-HTP and calcium. Works for me
Both are available OTC
Hot bath in epsom salt. Works everytime.
Go to the drug store and go into the supplements asile.
Look for 3mg Melatonin.
Take two tablets about 30 minutes before you want to go to bed.
No TV.
No Radio.
Happy ZZZzzzzzz………
You could try trying to relax and unwind prior to going to sleep at night as this helps a lot of people with sleep problems.
Essential oils can be used to help you get a good nights sleep. Here are some of the top essential oils which can calm and relax, helping to you to fall asleep more easily and get a good nights rest.
Lavender helps to calm the nervous system and relax the body. Lavender is used in aromatherapy to fight insomnia, anxiety, depression and fatigue.
Mandarin is a wonderful gentle oil that is popular for use with children. It helps encourage sleep by easing nervous tension and soothing irritability.
Chamomile has a good relaxing effect on the nervous system. The oil can be used as for other essential oils (see below). Alternatively try a cup of Chamonile tea about half hour before bed
Bergamot as a great stress relieving oil to help you relax. This citrus fragrance encourages restful sleep and is believed to be a natural anti-depressant.
There are a few different ways you can use essential oils to help you sleep.
- Skin application or Massage. Never apply essential oils directly on your skin, make sure to dilute in a carrier or vegetable oil. (you will need about 5 teaspoons of carrier oil for every 10 drops of essential oils) Massage the blend into feet and hands or around the neck, shoulders or upper back if you get tense in these areas.
- Bath. For an adults bath, add 4-6 drops of essential oil just before you get in and swish this around to mix well. Essential oils do not dissolve readily in water but will disperse if well mixed. Do not prepare the bath in advance as much of the volatile oil will be lost. Don’t be tempted to add more oil, even if the amount looks tiny. Essential oils are very concentrated and the number of drops suggested is more than sufficient. Allow plenty of time for a relaxing soak for at least 10 minutes, or up to 20 minutes if you can! Some of the oil will adhere to the skin and some will be inhaled as an aromatic vapour
- Inhalation: can simply add a few drops of the oil onto a tissue and tuck inside your pillow case so you will inhale the oil through the night for better quality sleep or add the essential oil to an aromatherapy vaporiser. Do not use an oil burner with a candle as it is not safe to leave this burning while you are asleep.
Hope this helps!