Natural Sleep Remedies

Find natural sleep remedies that really work...

Sleeping well is vital to your overall health - so make sure you get a decent night's sleep!

Natural sleep remedies are a better option than sleeping pills - here's why.....

Sleeping patterns, lifestyle changes and bedtime routines as natural remedies for insomnia

Herbal sleep remedies and supplements for insomnia

Sleeping should come as naturally as breathing, right…? So why does it sometimes seem so difficult…?

Until the past few months, I suffered for a good few years with insomnia and sleep problems.

Difficulty sleeping is a problem I have had intermittently throughout my whole life – but recently I have been having some of the best and most restful sleeps I can remember since childhood – so hopefully I have cracked it!

I truly believe that natural sleep remedies are the way to go – even if they are not always the ‘quick fix’ that a sleeping pill is….

Did you know…?

Five hours of sleeping pill induced sleep, is only equivalent to two hours of natural sleep….!

I was quite surprised to find that out …. And even though I have been prescribed sleeping tablets in the past, I could never quite bring myself to actually take one!

I can manage 2 hours sleep on my own – and sleeping tablets seem to offer very little real benefit, to me - only natural sleep remedies for me please!

Why I Don’t Take Sleeping Tablets

• Sleeping tablets are fine for short term problems - but, these days, even conventional doctors and GP’s tend to recognise that they are just not suitable as a long term solution…
• It is common, in special cases only, to give sleeping tablets in the short term - just to get the patient back into a normal sleep pattern.
• But there is a very real danger of addiction!
• Tolerance to the drugs soon develops – this means that you need to take a larger and larger dose, just to get the same effect…
• Problems withdrawing from the drugs will be very likely too.
• Sleeping tablets tend to have a hangover ‘grogginess’ in the morning too – which many people say is just as bad as the feeling tired, from lack of sleep!
• Other side effects of sleeping tablets are:
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • clumsiness
  • short term memory loss
  • confusion
  • headache
  • nausea

In contrast, natural sleep remedies are much better….

They don’t have the addictive qualities that drugs have – and are just as effective in bringing on a natural, restful sleep.

They don’t have the troublesome side effects either, such as grogginess, confusion and ‘morning hangover’.

So why not give natural sleep remedies and herbal sleep remedies and supplements a go…..?

Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before taking any decisions regarding your health.

What’s Your Sleep Problem?

A change in routine, lifestyle and bedtime habits can make a great deal of difference. For me, this can be one of the most effective natural remedies for insomnia, and other sleep problems.

This may work on its own, or can be combined with supplements and herbs taken as an insomnia natural remedy.

Whatever your sleep problem, there is sure to be a natural sleep remedy that can help….

Insomnia

• The most common sleep problem is insomnia.
• This regularly affects up to 1 in 8 of the population (and up to a third of the population get insomnia occasionally!). So although you might feel like the only person in the world awake at 3am, that’s certainly not the case!
• I must say, I never thought I would get over my insomnia, but these natural remedies for insomnia really did help. So did finding a great herbal insomnia natural remedy.
• Insomnia is simply difficulty in falling asleep.
• It can also include frequent waking during the night, with difficulty getting back to sleep, and waking too early in the morning.
• Click here for more information on the best natural remedies for insomnia and very effective herbal sleep remedies and supplements.

Hypersomnia

• The opposite of insomnia (sleeping too little) is hypersomnia (sleeping too much).
• Sufferers continually feel tired, lacking in energy and need to sleep for hours and hours during the night, or perhaps during the day.
• This is often a sign of an underlying illness, or depression - these possible causes should be investigated with your healthcare provider.

Nightmares and Night Terrors

• It is common enough to have the occasional nightmare.
• Nightmares only become a problem if they occur frequently, or become a major cause of concern to the sleeper.
• With children, it is quite common for the fear and anxiety over having a nightmare, to stop the child going to sleep in the first place. It may also trigger a nightmare when they actually do sleep too.
• Both nightmares and night terrors are connected with anxiety and underlying worries and concerns.
• Addressing these issues, and creating an environment of relaxation can really help with nightmares and night terrors in both adults and children.

Restlessness

• This is sometimes known as being a very light sleeper - who continually tosses and turns all night…
• No wonder, then, that you wake up feeling exhausted still..!
• There is often an easily solved cause in the bedroom, for such restlessness:
  • an uncomfortable mattress
  • being too hot or too cold
  • going to bed full
  • sometimes there is an underlying illness, which should be checked out
• You might also suffer from a distinct condition known as Restless Leg Syndrome, where your 'restless legs' stop you from getting a good night's sleep...

  Get more info on LegCalm to naturally treat Restless Leg Syndrome

• Also take a look at these natural remedies for insomnia and herbal supplements, which should help you to settle into a deep, restful sleep, every night.

Sleepwalking

• This is actually quite a rare problem, that affects children more than adults.
• Sufferers should ideally not be woken up – although it is not actually dangerous if they do get woken up!
• Try to guide the sleepwalker gently back to bed.
• The cause is often anxiety - so this should be investigated as a possible cause.

Snoring

• Snoring is quite a distressing sleep problem:
  • both for the snorer - who commonly sleeps in fits and starts, or may even stop breathing for very short periods (see Sleep Apnea just below)
  • and the snorer’s bedfellow - The partner of a snorer can frequently suffer from insomnia.
• So it is a good plan for everyone concerned to check out possible causes and natural remedies.

Sleep Apnea

• Sleep Apnea is when the sleeper stops breathing completely, for a very short period of time – for a few seconds, up to over a minute.
• This is not thought to be dangerous in itself, but can lead to more serious illnesses - so, if you, or someone you love, suffers, it is wise to check out possible underlying causes and natural health remedies.

Fibromyalgia

• Fibromyalgia is a common component of ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
• Believe me, when I say I know first hand how difficult it is to sleep when you are in this kind of pain. And difficulty sleeping is actually a very common part of the illness.
• For me, natural remedies for insomnia, and a herbal insomnia natural remedy are a good place to look for answers…

So, whatever your main sleep problem, natural sleep remedies are definitely a more effective long term option than the conventional, drug alternatives.

Once you treat any underlying causes and problems you will find these natural sleep remedies will get you back into a healthy sleeping routine.

Soon you will be dropping off the minute your head hits the pillow…! And enjoying some quality, deep, restful sleep. Believe me, as an ex severe insomnia sufferer – yes, you can do it…

So, sweet dreams!

Sleeping patterns, lifestyle changes and bedtime routines as natural remedies for insomnia

Herbal remedies and supplements for insomnia

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