I have been having the worst time sleeping. I was taking ambien but i want to take a break from it. I have not taken it the past few nights and have not been able to sleep until the wee hours of the night!
2006-07-13 16:54:42 · 4 answers · asked by Kira 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Before you go to bed, like about 30 minutes before, eat a small snack. I suggest 1-2 oz of turkey (triptophan - spelling approximate), a cracker or a cookie, or if you are concerned about your weight - a low glycemic carbohydrate like an apple and some nuts - almonds or peanuts are best. This is a recipe for some slow burning energy that will help level your blood sugar out for the night.
If your insomnia s is due to your brain seeking blood sugar, because it is getting low in the middle of the night, this recipe will help that.
If this works, and you should know it in about 3 days if it will work every night, you may want to check out www.hufa.org for more info on low blood sugar, its causes and things you can do about it.
2006-07-13 16:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there are a lot of great articles and information on how stress levels can affect sleep and how to fix the problem.
Good luck.
2006-07-18 17:41:03 · answer #2 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub lavender oil into your temples 10 mins before you go to bed
2006-07-13 16:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by shellebebe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention to your breathing.......Breath in and count to four while taking the breath.....hold for one count,.......count to four while letting the breath out...hold for one count and repeat, it takes a few nights for it to work quicker and quicker, but it works.
2006-07-13 16:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by madonnafan1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋