Sleep Remedies?

Question

My husband is in Iraq right now and he is having trouble sleeping but he doesnt want to take any sleeping pills. Does anyone know of another way to help with sleep without taking pills? Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

breathing lavender essential oil is very good and effective especially if one is not sleeping due to stress and inability to turn off his thoughts. It is a very small bottle to carry, totally safe, and you sprinkle it on a cloth or pillow and breathe Ideeply.. If he can't have glass bottles..make him a pillow filled with dried lavender..you can also add hops..if you sent both he could refresh it and keep it near his nose..inhale briefly. Be sure to use real essential oil like this one (100%)

http://www.amazon.com/Aura-Cacia-Lavender-Essential-Oil/dp/B00014EI26

I went to a protest on a 12 hour bus ride several times and never could sleep at all even for two days, but when I took lavender, I fell asleep and so did those around me. Ifc I am worried, I breathe it deeply when going to bed and before I know it I am asleep.


If he is willing to take a supplement, I recommend melatonin (3-5 mg)..more if needed..take it about an hour before wanting to go to bed.

Ignore that person who was so mean..OK..you take care now

see, he is gone already..good job, mods

Answer 2

This is the greatest herb to help fall asleep safely.
It called melatonin. Not a drug & is in the vitamin section of all stores costing under $5.00 for a bottle of 60- 90 little tablets.
How it works-you take it 30 minutes before going to bed, and it turns off our "daylight clock" in the brain & allows you to drift off & fall asleep naturally. You do not wake up with a hang over from medication because it has no drugs.

I've been using it off & on for several years & I'd suggest it for anyone that has problems staying asleep as I once did.
I heard about melatonin on 20/20 and found it at a dollar store & cost $2-$3 at the dollar stores. Be sure and get the bottle that says "3mg". You never have to take more than one.

Best Wishes and Safe keeping to your husband & you as he serves in Iraq....

Answer 3

Thinking of good memories or positive things allways helps because it is distracting you from all negativity that is not permittind you to sleep.

Answer 4

Valerian Root....I take it almost every night to get a rest fuls sleep

Answer 5

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

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

Take Care and God Bless you.