There are as many causes of insomnia as there are possible remedies for it. It can sometimes take a bit of experimentation to find a remedy that gets you back into a normal sleep pattern.
Shift work schedules, stress, and certain medications are just a few of things that can cause insomnia.
Insomnia is a sign that your circadian rhythm may need regulating. Your circadian rhythm is like your body’s own internal clock. It determines biological processes such as your eating and sleeping patterns. The body does most of its cellular repair and regeneration when asleep.
Therefore, sleep deprivation can lead to a wide range of health and beauty issues, you could even get injured from a fall and may even need to wear a Zenith ankle brace. If you are having trouble sleeping, try incorporating these natural remedies to your evening routine to help you restore a healthy sleep schedule.
– BAN YOUR CELL PHONE, LAPTOP, & TABLETS FROM THE BED
The LED light emitted from electronic devices can disrupt your circadian rhythm. It also prompts you to remain in work mode preventing complete relaxation.
– TURN OFF THE TV & BLOCK ALL ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS IN BEDROOM
Lights keep the brain stimulated in wake mode.
– AROMATHERAPY
Studies have shown that some essential oils such as chamomile, frankincense, and lavender are effective at relieving mild insomnia. Click here to get my all-natural linen spray recipe using lavender essential oil. Also, learn more about food-grade essential oils. Mist pillows with the linen spray before bedtime for the calming effect.
– DRINK A HEALTHY NIGHTCAP
A mug of warm organic milk or warm organic almond milk before bed can induce a good night’s sleep. Both are high in calcium which promotes the release of melatonin, the sleep hormone.
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Good morning Ms. Toi,
Thank you for your blog re insomnia. I have tried it all except lavender oil spray. The average hours I sleep each night are three to four…for approximately the past three years. Prior to that, my doctor had exhausted virtually EVERY sleeping pill/aid on the market. I finally stopped taking them several years ago because I know how unhealthy and addicting they are. Sleep deprivation doesn’t allow our cells to regenerate, and this causes me great concern because its been going on so long!! I am SO BLESSED that I am otherwise healthy, but I can’t help but wonder how its affecting me internally and mentally.
Hi Michelle. I’m sorry to hear you’ve been dealing with chronic insomnia. I know exactly how frustrating it is. You’re absolutely right about using sleeping pills. It concerns me to think I could become dependent on them if taken for too long. Plus, they would always leave me groggy when I was awake. So, I stay away from the medications also. Definitely give the aromatherapy a try. It takes effect pretty quickly relaxing the entire body and calming the mind without any adverse side effects. Let me know if you find any other remedies that help you get back into a normal sleep pattern. Thanks so much for sharing! Take care 🙂
hello!! try adding blackstrap molasses to your warm milk, and also stay away from things that have aspartame in them….start eliminating other food additives also til you find which thing is keeping you awake….
You’re absolutely right, Carol. Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m a really fussy sleeper. I need absolute silence and darkness to be able to fall asleep and the smallest disturbance will wake me up. My mind often keeps me up at night.
My mind racing with thoughts has always been one of my biggest challenges of getting to sleep, also. The aromatherapy has made a big difference for me with calming my mind and getting into a relaxed state. You have to let me know if you come across any remedies that help you sleep more soundly.