Seeking Natural Sleep Aids?

Question

I am looking for Natural Sleep Aids, what works for you?

Answer 1

On top of the supplements that have already been mentioned, calcium can help too. You know the classic warm milk thing? Well part of the reason it worked is the warmth was soothing. The other reason it worked is because of the extra bit of calcium before bed.

There are other things you can do to help you sleep besides taking pills or supplements or teas. If you have a TV in your room, get rid of it. Don't do anything in your bedroom other than sleep and sex. If you are having trouble falling asleep for more than half an hour, get out of bed and do something that does not stimulate the mind. Don't read an interesting book. Do not watch TV. Keep things as low key as possible. When you get tired enough to fall asleep, try getting back into bed again. You can keep the room a bit cooler as your body tempature naturally rises when you first fall asleep. Make sure that very little, if any, light gets into the bedroom. The light can effect the quality of sleep. Another thing that may help is having some background white noise. It would block out any noise coming from the street, etc. and help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

Answer 2

Don't ever take the sleeping pills route!!

1. They will damage your liver big time and you can get into serious health problems.

2. You will get hooked up on them and you won't be able to have a normal life any more if you don't take your pills everyday.

The sleeping pills industry is damaging our health by capitalizing on our ignorance, and by distracting people from effective and natural ways to deal with this problem. I had been taking prescription sleep medications [Ambien] for over 5 years. It stopped working and I simply took more. Still did not work. Nights were very difficult - medication put me to sleep but I would wake up after 2–3 hours with a strong sympathetic response (fast pulse, pounding heartbeat, wide awake alert). It was a very difficult cycle to break. I was really in bad shape due to lack of sleep.

After years of struggling I was able to cure my insomnia naturally and pretty fast. I followed the Sleep Tracks sleep optimization program, here is their official web -site if you want to take a look: http://www.insomniacure.net

Ohhh..and Good Luck!

Answer 3

Nothing works for me, but I'm an extreme case (chronic insomnia, parasomnia, sleep apnea, etc.) However, for "normal" people, three supplements that you can get at Vitamin World or GNC that may help are: (1) Melatonin, (2) Valerian Root -- with or without hops, and (3) Holy basil extract. Stay away from over-the-counter sleep aids because they interfere with REM sleep, so you usually wake up feeling tired and stay tired for most of the day.

Answer 4

I can sooooo relate. I use natural product as well because sleeping is one of the hardest things for me. I use to take 3 sleep aids a night to help me sleep until I came across a product called Tranquility. It has synergistically blended herbs and nutrients to give your body nourishment when it needs it the most, plus you wake up with energy! Go to www.symmetrydirect.com/bcarley. Click on products. It's called tranquility. If you have any questions call me at 877-313-9884.

Answer 5

Melatonin, hands down the best for me.. 3mg as stated above.. Over the counter sleeping aid.. Take it half an hour before sleep.. It is something you already have in the body and like I said, the best thing I´ve found so far.. And yes, in some countries they treat cancer with it!! Love

Answer 6

I've heard that the all natural Gentle Sleep Complex is very helpful. It contains a blend of herbs - valerian, chamomile, and passion flower.

Hope this is helpful and feel free to contact me with questions.

Answer 7

I am a registered nurse and have had many patients try melatonin, valerian root and teas, but I will tell the best I have seen is Himalayan Goji Juice. I tried other Goji's and this is the best one! For more info you can contact me @ [e-mail].

Answer 8

Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress, dietary and medical
problems. By making small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly, insomnia can be
cured. I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/jfzpz useful
for getting sleep.

Answer 9

go to a local health food store, and they can help you with that. My son uses chamomile tea, and Melatonin, which you can get at the health food store.

Answer 10

Melatonin works, i have used it a couple of times. here is a site i buy from.