Natural Remedies for InsomniaWritten by Jason Rickard
No one really wants to rely on medication to help them sleep, so many are seeking out natural remedies that will help them sleep peacefully all night long.There are some really wonderful and enjoyable ways for your mind and body to get rest it needs. Aromatherapy is known to help many people relax and sleep peacefully. Lavender oil is a great solution that can be used for relaxation. Just add a drop or two into a pot of water and boil. Then you can breath in soothing and relaxing aroma. If you can find a partner to give you a massage this can also help with insomnia. You need to have your body and mind in a state of relaxation before you ever crawl in your bed to go to sleep. You can find many books at your library on massaging and more specifically can teach you how to massage your stress and tension away. Many people that suffer from insomnia agree that some herbs do help rid body of stress and tension and give you a relaxing feeling. Some of ways to use herbs for relaxation is: herb teas, tinctures, pillow stuffed with herbs, herbal bath and massage oil made of herbs. You can talk with someone at your local herb shop to learn which are best for relieving stress and helping with sleep.
| | What is Insomnia?Written by Jason Rickard
Insomnia does not necessarily mean that you can not get any sleep. More specifically, people with insomnia may just have a hard time going to sleep or wake up during night or just feel that their sleep is just not adequate enough.Every individual is different in how many hours of sleep their bodies need to feel rested. When you feel deprived of sleep you may have problems performing your daily activities. You may feel tired all day long, or have bouts of being tired throughout day, you may experience a lack of energy, you may have trouble concentrating, and some people may become irritable and grouchy. Insomnia can occur in any person no matter age, culture or sex. Children have even been known to have bouts of insomnia. It can be brought on by many different things including stress, noises around your home or outside, temperature changes in your environment, side effects to medications, and even can be due to jet lag. In children, insomnia may be come from stress due to nightmares or even problems at school.
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