2006-07-26 15:35:31 · 10 answers · asked by Heather W 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Drink a cup of hot lavender tea. It's non-caffinated. Take a warm bath or shower using lavender essential oil based bath gel. Play soothing spa music. Diffuse your room with pure natural lavender essential oil (4 drops will do in an electrical diffuser). Use herbal hot-compress with lavender scent by microwaving it 2 minutes on high and hug to sleep. If this doesn't work, then try taking melantonin. Don't rely on sleeping pills as they are addictive. If you hate lavender, try roman chamomile instead.
2006-07-26 16:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by spa_wellness 3 · 6⤊ 3⤋
I read somewhere that sometimes having "white noise" helps with sleeping problems. That's when I found that I can fall asleep much easier with a fan running. Now I can't fall asleep without a fan running. It'll be freezing cold outside but there will still be a box fan running in my room!
I have also done this: Lay down in a comfortable position. And then starting at your toes think about how relaxed your toes are, how relaxed your feet are, your ankles.... and slowly work your way up your body. Take some time with each part to relax them. Usually I don't get past my stomach before I'm dozing off.
2006-07-26 15:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by fiestyredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well hon,
there are several natuaral remedies that you could try.
cut back on caffeine.
exercise in the morning instead of evening.
drink milk.
read something light, meditate, pray, etc..
calm your mind, try not to think too much in bed.
don't ever work on bed, bed should be a place only for sleep.
2006-07-26 15:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Melatonin -- a natural herb that will help you get to sleep.
I take four each night and it helps me get to sleep and then sleep through the whole night.
You can't OD on these things -- your body takes in what it needs and has the rest leave your system.
Not addictive.
Great stuff -- you can get it at any drug store or target or jewel.
2006-07-26 15:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by BShakey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have severe insomnia, but on nights when I have trouble sleeping, I take 1 Benydryl capsule. It makes me sleepy.
2006-07-26 15:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay on answers and questions for an hour and you will be sleepy.lol
Just joking. I try reading before bed and it helps me to relax.
Have you seen a Doctor?
Maybe you should consider it if you have not.
2006-07-26 15:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a good man who can give you a great relaxing massage. I've put many people to sleep. Don't forget a nice soothing music with no vocals.
2006-07-26 15:54:53 · answer #7 · answered by marky m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best remedy is drugs...like pain pills...but only take one or you might not wake up. ;)
ok- seriously- try a benadryl pill or like someone else said melatonin.
2006-07-26 15:42:50 · answer #8 · answered by sammy22005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes read this.
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/122/114648.htm
2006-07-26 15:38:57 · answer #9 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is pretty compherensive.....http://www.cureinsomnia.homestead.com/
i hope it helps :)
2006-07-26 15:38:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋