Sleeping Pills - An Effective Alternative

Written by Donald Saunders


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Herbal remedies are another excellent alternative to sleeping pills and also to melatonin. Consumed inrepparttar form of herbal teas and supplements, or even as aromatherapy, herbs like valerian root and chamomile have been lauded as effective sleep-enhancers for centuries. Unlike melatonin or sleeping pills, chamomile does not have to be consumed over a period of time before it becomes effective. Chamomile tea can be used on an as-needed basis and many people have used its sleep-enhancing qualities to successfully combat bouts of insomnia.

Slightly stronger than chamomile and usually taken in pill form, valerian root is another well-known herbal sedative recognized for its ability to overcome insomnia and promote quality sleep. Valerian's sleep-inducing properties are so effective that it is actually medically recognized asrepparttar 146626 herbal equivalent of Valium™. Indeed, it is said thatrepparttar 146627 name Valium™ was derived from Valerian, although Valium™ itself is not otherwise connected with valerian in any way.

As with all adjustments to your sleep cycle or sleep routine, you should choose one natural sleep remedy and use it consistently for two weeks before making any other changes – this gives your body time to incorporate and respond torepparttar 146628 sleep enhancing benefits ofrepparttar 146629 remedy you have chosen.

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Insomnia - Getting The Help You Need

Written by Donald Saunders


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1. I cannot rememberrepparttar last time I enjoyed a good night’s sleep.

2. I have difficulty falling asleep at least four nights out of every seven.

3. I frequently wake up inrepparttar 146599 middle ofrepparttar 146600 night and struggle to get back to sleep.

4. I often wake up at least an hour or more before my alarm clock rings.

5. More often than not, I go to bed and get up atrepparttar 146601 same time each day.

6. I follow a regular exercise routine.

7. My diet includes a healthy balance of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

8. I watch television or have a computer in my bedroom.

9. My spouse/partner complains about my snoring.

10. I am frequently sleepy duringrepparttar 146602 day and often wake up feeling tired.

11. I often experience a tingling or crawling sensation in my legs and feet.

12. I frequently find myself accidentally falling asleep duringrepparttar 146603 day.

Answering “true” to any ofrepparttar 146604 first four questions will help confirmrepparttar 146605 fact that you may be suffering from serious insomnia.

Answering “true” to questions five through eight, however, suggests that you have already establishedrepparttar 146606 lifestyle habits conducive to a good night's sleep. Having difficulty sleeping despite following a healthy exercise, diet and daily routine suggests that you could be suffering from some form of insomnia. You may want to try using natural sleep remedies to manage your condition, and considering seekingrepparttar 146607 advice of a medical professional if it persists.

Answering “true” torepparttar 146608 last four questions may indicate that you suffer from severe insomnia or a related sleep disorder, and you should seekrepparttar 146609 advice of a medical professional.

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