Natural Sleep Remedies
Here are some natural insomnia remedies to try out if you are having short term problems going to sleep.
Magnesium and Calcium Supplements
Calcium and magnesium are both
supplements that help your body feel sleepy. Have you ever drank a cup of hot milk and felt like going to sleep
afterwards? Calcium taken with magnesium helps eliminate the risk of heart troubles caused by taking calcium alone.
Take a ratio of 2 parts magnesium to every 6 parts calcium, but do not take over 200 milligrams of magnesium.
Always check with your doctor before taking any kind of supplements.
Hops
Hops are the female flowers used to make beer. If you like beer, you are going to love this. Hops has long been
used to help sedate patients suffering from insomnia. Taking a small dosage of hops extract, about 60 milligrams
before you go to sleep will help you sleep like a baby. Again, check with your doctor before taking any
supplements, natural or pharmaceutical.
Meditation
Meditation has actual medical benefits. Yoga is the
practice of controlled breathing and positioning your body for good blood circulation. Try meditation and yoga
class three or four times a week and see what happens. Alternatively try some energy work such as Tai Chi or
EFT.
Melatonin
Probably one of the most effective supplements to help
you sleep. Melatonin in spray form is the most practical and
quickest form to use it in. Just one spray under the tongue will send you off into a wonderful slumber. Need I
repeat it - ask your doctor first!
30 Minutes A Day Of Exercise
You have heard it before and you
will hear it again. Exercise is a natural cure for mild insomnia and a stress buster. If you are stressed out with
the busy activities of your week and have not been able to sleep well at night, try some regular strenuous
exercise. Exercising once a day will help clear your mind of the many thoughts of the day and give your body the
physical movement that it needs. With your blood circulating and your heart pumping harder, you will find sleep
comes to you sooner and stays with you longer. Just make sure you don't exercise in the few hours before
bedtime.
Hopefully one of these natural sleep remedies should do the trick so do give them a try.
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