Question by anail_sapphire: What are some natural sleep aids?
I am currently on Ambien to help me fall asleep at night but recently changed doctors and she will not give me a new prescription for it. I have a very hard time falling asleep at night without it and would like to know what, if any, natural ways there are to help you fall asleep at night.
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Answer by applechick282
Chamomile tea. Warm milk. Reading. Meditation. Cut your caffeine intake, especially 3 hours before bed time. Melatonin supplements, unless you are pregnant or allergic to poultry.
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Alluna. I get it at Walgreen’s. It’s all natural and it works.
It is good to work out like 2 hours before bedtime. It helps me anyway, good luck.
your lucky you even got ambien! my doctor won’t give me crap! i drink hot tea called “sleepy time” tea, i take a calcium pill before bed, i try valerium capsles (sorry i don’t know the spelling) and i’ll not drink caffeine after 12 noon ( i go to bed around 10) i still struggle at times but there’s nothing else i can do, taking tylenol pm or something like that makes me feel like i have the worst hangover the next morning so that never works
Hobbs
its called melitonin 3mcg`s one hr before retiring
there are chemicals in turkey and in milk that can make people sleepy. but im not sure how much it takes. they do sell non-presciption sleep pills in drug stores.
boredom
melatonin. our bodies produce this chemical. you can buy this at any pharmacy, health food centers and some supermarkets, its an over the counter product.
1. Try to make your day “busy”, so at the end of the day you will very tired and when you find a pillow you will fall asleep soon
2. Try a relaxation before sleep : listen music, read a book
Tell your husband to make a move on you before bed so you can get really tired really fast. Works like a charm!!!!!!!
I haven’t personally tried these, because I don’t have this problem, but I have a book on natural healing that I have used for other things and has helped. The following suggestions are quoted from it almost word for word.
Aromatherapy: Add 6-8 drops lavender, marjoram, or ylang-ylang essential oils to your bathwater before going to bed. Or put 4 drops lavender, marjoram, rum, or chamomile essential oil on your pillow before going to sleep
Acupressure : Use the index and ring fingers of one hand to apply pressure to the indentation on the back of the head at the base of the skull for several minutes. An alternative method is to apply pressure to the fleshy pad of skin at the base of either thumb, switching hands as you feel is needed The first one is supposed to help release fears that are keeping you awake and the second stimulates the point that is supposed to quiet the mind.
Herbal therapy: Try herbal sleep formulas, — teas, tinctures, and capsules — available at health food stores or online. For best results, choose one that contains hops, valerian, chamomile, oats, passionflower, and balm.
Hydrotherapy — Cold water “treading”. Fill the tub with enought water to cover your ankles and march in place for 5 seconds to 5 minutes.
Sound therapy : Listen to relaxing musive before bed.
Vitamin Therapy : Get plenty of calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B.
Reading…watching a dull tv show…chamomile tea.
Try doing some tiring cardio workouts, like running a couple of miles, every evening. Also, a hot shower might help make you feel sleepier. I find that it relaxes my muscles and it’s always nice to crawl under some clean sheets after showering. Hope these things help and sweet dreams!
You might want to try Shaklee’s natural Gentle Sleep Complex. It contains a complementary blend of herbs – valerian, chamomile, and passion flower that promotes calm and restful sleep.
Can either swallow the tablets or crush and mix as a tea.
For more info or questions, feel free to contact me.
I know when people lay down and they have a TV in their room they watch it till they fall asleep. Its been proved that if you don’t watch TV when you lay down you will fall asleep faster. The problem people have falling asleep is they don’t turn everything off and just relax. No lights, no music, no TV. Just you and the dark. Try it it works. You’ll be out in no time.
chamomile tea, cats claw tea, or tila leaves
A persistent inability to sleep problems, remain asleep through the night, or feel refreshed by sleep is known as insomnia. About 30 million people in the United States suffer from insomnia. Sleep problems is the most common of the sleep disorders.
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Try melatonin and if that doesn’t work try 5-HTP (hydroxytriptophan) it is a precursor to a neurotransmitter in the brain that promotes sleep and rest. Both of these supplements can be found at your local health food store and are relatively cheap.
hey dear, why don’t you try ayurveda for this, its all herbal and safe buddy, well the best to fall asleep is —–take 1 tsp of Ashwagandha Churan with 1 cup hot milk and see the results in a week. seek free ayurvedic help from drvikramchauhan@Yahoo.com , chek http://www.planetayurveda.com for more info
melitonin
I live off the stuff
they sell it in 3mg or 5mg
i take the 5mg every night 20 min before bed
works like a charm