What's your most effective drug-free sleep inducer?

Question

I just want to know if anyone of you have tried methods that does not include drugs/medicines (sedatives, antihistamines) to induce sleep at night...

Answer 1

i strongly suggest valerian root. it's great at relieving stress and tension! you can get it over the counter and it's a great sleep aid! if you have one of those "racing minds" or "i can't turn my head off no matter how tired i am" then this will definitely help. you can find at your local grocery store in the pharmacy or herbal remedy section. start off taking 500-1000mgs, 30-45 minutes before you go to bed. now you can get this stuff in capsule form and it's 100% safe (my whole family has been taking it for years and our family doctor actually recommended it) however the only downside is that the more potent the brand your taking the stronger the smell. and this stuff smells AWFUL! but it's worth it. within 5-7 days you should notice a definite change in your sleep.

WARNING! i strongly do not suggest that you take Tylenol PM and booze, in any form or combination. the main ingredient in Tylenol PM and Advil pm, or benadryl for that matter is diphenhydramine. here's what happens when you take it:
You can walk into a drugstore and choose from an array of sleep aids, offered without prescription. The main ingredient of over-the-counter sleeping pills is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are generally taken for allergies, but also make you feel very sleepy. Common over-the-counter sleep medications are Sleep-Eze, Sominex, Nytol, and Unison; they contain antihistamines such as:

diphenhydramine hydrochloride,
diphenhydramine citrate, or
doxylamine succinate.
In general, over-the-counter sleep medications are not a good choice because they:

Are not intended for long-term use.
Interfere with mental alertness during the day, so you should avoid driving and other similar tasks. You may also be at risk for falling asleep
Reduce the quality of your sleep by reducing time you spend in deep sleep.
Use over-the-counter sleep medications only for transient or short-term insomnia and in conjunction with changes to your sleeping habits. Be sure to pay attention to your body’s physical response to these sleep medications.

also look at the links on the website i've listed they have some good remedies!

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

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What's your most effective drug-free sleep inducer?
I just want to know if anyone of you have tried methods that does not include drugs/medicines (sedatives, antihistamines) to induce sleep at night...

Answer 3

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 4

Hot bath with Lavender oil and soft music 30 minutes before sleep. Lavender is a natural sleep inducer.

Answer 5

Isotonix calcium and b-vitamin cocktail before bed. If you are over 30 there are some great anti-aging product called Prime that knock me out like a light. All natural and no groggy or crappy feeling the next day. I buy them online at

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Answer 6

I bought this melatonin tea that really puts and keeps me a sleep. You might want to give it a try. I found it at the Whole Foods Market. If you don't have one of those stores close try any organic or all natural market. Good luck!!!

Answer 7

I agree with the other posts ! The hot bath with lavender and some Sleepytime tea and you will be sleeping like a baby in no time !

Answer 8

i just bought Celestial seasonings Sleepytime Tea. It's an herbal tea. Just brew it before bed and I'm out like a light 15 minutes later. I highly recomend it.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

the answers listed above are great ideas and would suggest it also. What also works is drinking warm milk before you go to bed. it soothes your stomach and makes you sleepy and satisfied. :)