Natural Remedies For Sleeplessness

Here are some natural remedies for sleeplessness that will hopefully get you back to sleeping well.

• L-Theanine, antioxidant relaxant
  
  L-Theanine is unique, in that it acts as a non-sedating relaxant by increasing the brain's production of alpha waves. So in fact, it is very effective in helping to relieve tension, stress and anxiety , without causing drowsiness.
• Valerian is God's Valium
  
  Valerian’s proper name Valeriana Officinalis and sometimes called God's Valium! It is a mild sedative and is extracted from the root of Valerian, a tall, fernlike plant. Valerian can be used for mild anxiety or stress, as a muscle relaxant, or to help you relax or to sleep.
• Melatonin - the sleep hormone
  
  Melatonin resets our internal body clocks, making it a very useful supplement for shift workers and travellers suffering from jet lag and is also sometimes used to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD.
• Corydalis
  
  Corydalis is a sedative herb that addresses insomnia that stems from nervousness, agitation, depression or anxiety.
• Passion Flower
  
  Passion flower or Passiflora Incarnata, is a native of North America and is a naturally grown medicinal herb, which is approved by the German Commission E in the treatment of insomnia and nervousness. Some herbalists find passiflora especially good for when worry and an overactive mind interferes with sleep.
• Homeopathy, good for short term insomnia
  
  Homeopathic remedies work best for treating short term insomnia. Take according to accompanying symptom and avoid minty toothpaste.
• Aromatherapy, essential oils to realax
  
  Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to relieve stress, promote relaxation and induce sleep, the most common ones being chamomile and lavender.

 These remedies for sleeplessness work great and at the moment I'm finding the sublingual version of melatonin the best for me.