natural cures to sleep problems?

Question

I have, well...just about every kind of sleep problem I can think of at one time or another. I am going to go to a sleep specialist at some point, but it keeps getting put off. I have heard all the traditional methods for helping sleep...no caffine, set scheduel, bath before bed, light excercise, sleepytime/chamomile tea, anything lavendar, relaxing music, no noise...
Is there anything out there I might be missing to help me until I can get to see someone? I've dealt with this my whole life, but with a family it is just getting harder and more annoying to deal with.

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatment for Sleeplessness / Insomnia, due to different reason and with different set of symptoms (No side effects or interaction with conventional drugs) :-


Sleeplessness during menopausal stage Senecio Aur 30X, 4 hourly

Cannot sleep in the early hours of night; utterly wide awake, mind active; sleeplessness due to excitement Coffea Cruda 30X 6, hourly

Cannot sleep after 3 A.M.; sleeplessness due to mental strain or sedentary habits; sleep dreamy and restless Nux Vomica 30X, at bed times for 7 days

Due to fear or panic; insomnia after shock or fright; restlessness and tossing in bed Aconite Nap 30X 4 hourly

Due to tiredness; either physical or mental; bed feels too hard; must keep moving in search of soft portion for relief in bed Arnica Montana 30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness after midnight from anxiety and restlessness; has to get up and walk Belladonna 30X, 4 hourly

Sleepy yet unable to sleep; child tosses, kicks clothes off, twitches; restless sleep with frightful dreams Arsenic Album 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness and restlessness; specially in first part of night; gets up and walks on the floor, as soon as the bed time comes patient is wide awake Chamomilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Sleeplessness due to old grief; after dreams of thieves or robbers Natrum Mur 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness due to sudden shock; disappointment Ignatia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Feels sleepy but cannot sleep; clocks striking at a distance keep him awake; bed feels hot; moves about in vain to find a cool spot in bed Pulsatilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Restlessness during early part of sleep; sound sleep when it is turns to rise; gets too hot in bed; throws off covers, gets chilly and puts them on again; puts arms above the head during sleep Opium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine

Please read my answer to this question too for more information about Homeopathy to treat sleeplessness :- http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ao9KrKSJv0shBrOWWu.YFRXty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071002003922AAj0MmS&show=7#profile-info-TGIqZG1Eaa

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Sweetie, I think you have a few different things going on. I think you may be battling a form of depression. Also try taking some iron supplements. I know the feeling you have and it isnt a good one. But sometimes when we push ourselves to excercise then we gain more energy which allows us to sleep at night. Try to find time to spend on yourself and take a walk for 20-30 min a day. It will help. Try changing the foods you eat. Things that are more natural like fruits and veggies. These give your body the natural resources it needs for energy sleep and proper waste. Do go to your doctor as you may have a few things that they need to investigate. They'll do some blood work that should give you some answers. Remember honey that you have 3 small children that demand alot of your time and energy. Anyone who has had children those ages will agree.

Answer 4

Maybe it's from the stress. Try sleeping somewhere else, where you're far from everything you normally worry about. I'm not saying you go into a retreat or anything, go to a friend's house and try sleeping there. Or actually anywhere relaxing.

When I had sleeping problems it was because I was thinking of a lot of stuff that just wouldn't go away. The more I thought about it, the more I got pissed, the more I couldn't sleep. I wanted to have a good night's rest so I could handle the following day, but it just wasn't happening. Eventually I resigned myself to my new sleep patterns (made a mental note not to bring my problems to bed) and in time, I could sleep peacefully again.

And I'm thinking it's because I stopped worrying about everything. So relax, your body will find a way to sleep by itself if you simply let it.

Answer 5

I like Herbs, Etc.'s "Deep Sleep" as it is a sort of "shotgun approach" containing herbs that help with different types of insomnia. I suggest the liquid extract works better/faster for most people, and is the least expensive form. Read about it here: http://www.herbsetc.com/Shopping/d/deep_sleep.htm Dosage is based on 150 lb. adult so adjust accordingly.

Also have seen L-theanine (an amino acid) take the edge off stress and it's symptoms for some people. Read about one company's take here: http://www.neurogenesis.com/ They will not make you drowsy so you can take through the day.

Are you in pain? having hot flashes? urinary problems? These can all make a mild case of a restless night into a major deal. Sleeplessness or interrupted sleep can make us unreasonably cranky and turn minor annoyances into a case for divorce or worse. Take this seriously & get some help before it seriously overtakes you.

Answer 6

Find a qualified and experienced practitoner of Reiki or reflexology in your area. They will help balance what's going on in your mind and body to help you fall asleep naturally. Both are wonderfully relaxing treatments, so you will also have a chance to nurture yourself, especially if you have a hectic family life going on around you.

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Answer 8

Melatonin.
Find You're nearest health food store, and ask for it.
They always carry it; Even if the insomnia is from stress.

Answer 9

There is, message me for the information. You need to balance your hormonal system naturally, you need to get your body back in balance, period.

I have a pdf booklet, an audio, and a link.... All on line to help educate you and get your life back.

Answer 10

- you can take a warm bath before you go to bed
-you can drink a warm glass of milk before you enter your bed
-avoid exercise before 4-6 hours of your bed time
-be relaxed when you enter your bed
-dont enter your bed unless you feel sleepy
-make a list of things you want to do next morning before you enter your bed because you would not think about this
-dont drink cofee or tea before you go to bed (6 hours)