Does anyone know of a tried and tested natural way to fall asleep and stay asleep?

Question

I have a pregnant friend who also suffers from the sleeping disorder Narcilepsy and is having trouble staying asleep at night. She can get to sleep ok but wakes up in the early hours and cannot get back to sleep. This may be due to the fact that she has come off her medication for her disorder due to her rpegnancy.

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

I use Melatonin before bed time and I wake several times at night, but I have one of those clocks that make different sounds. I like the ticking of a clock which I set as going to sleep and when I wake and try to go back to sleep - for me it works. I used to take Dramamine for a good sleep.
Sometimes I find that a certain number of hours is really all I need - so sometimes I am able to sleep more than others - if I can't go back to sleep in morning, I just get up and then that night I find that I am able to sleep better. In some cases, you will only sleep if you need it - exercise helps - if your not tired, then your body won't need the rest.
A doctor might be able to prescribe something better.

Answer 3

There is a supplement you can buy at most health food stores called Melatonin. This is the natural enzyme our bodies make at night which helps us sleep (it affects our circadian rhythm). Sometimes when you don't have a daily routine (ie. waking up and going to bed at all different times) your circadian rhythm gets "out of whack." Try taking a Melatonin tablet about an hour before you go to bed. It is not habit-forming since it is a natural substance and might help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Otherwise, you can always ask your physician for a prescription sleep aid but, be careful, since many of these are habit-forming.

Answer 4

Hey dont take any risk by giving drugs to a pregnent ladies..

So you want the way to get the sleep naturally...

If you like the sleep, you will really get sleep..
Please consult a psychiatrist and an obstetrician, the combined treatment helps... Counselling & meditation will also help a lot..

Answer 5

A daily non-vigorous exercise schedule designed specifically for pregnant women, a good and healthy diet that avoids caffeine and other chemical stimulants three hours prior to bedding down, and a daily late night snack of one lettuce sandwich (as much lettuce as possible) because of the laudanum contained naturally in lettuces.

See also your local library for books on healthy eating such as "Healing Herbs" by Leslie Kenton.

Answer 6

Difficult to say due to the pregnancy aspect as so many natural remedies are inadvisable during pregnancy. A good dose of fresh air and gentle exercise during the day might be a good start.

Answer 7

Hmmmm.... the narcolepsy and pregnancy complicates things. What works for me is regular exercise. Nothing intense, just a good, brisk walk each day, 30-40 min. fast enough to work up a sweat and breathe hard. Should be safe for a pregnant woman.

Answer 8

Get up early (6 or 7) and keep relatively active all day, including a bit of exercise. This should make you tired by midnight.

Answer 9

Hot milky drinks like Horlicks.
Lavendar sprays / heat packs.
Warm bath with Radox (sleep easy).
Reading quiet gentle story book in semi-dark.

Answer 10

A good magnetic & far-infared sleep system has helped several pregnant women. It also has helped in the developement of the child. This is also generally good for anyone.

Answer 11

get a comfy quilt and pillow. Don't drink coffee at any time of the day as it contains a drug called caffeine that keeps you up all night and so does fizzy drinks. Get into your favourite sleeping position but make sure you are warm. Hope this helps.