Insomnia Home Remedies

Epson Salts, Valerian, Chamomile, Kava Kava and Ashwagandha are some of the natural ingredients that helps in treating Insomnia. Healthy sleep is vital to the human body and essential for the optimum functioning of the brain and other organs. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which the person has trouble falling asleep or has difficulty staying asleep. They may be awake at odd hours of the night and not feel refreshed when they wake up in the morning. There are three kinds of insomnia - Transient or mild in which the sleep disturbances last only for a few days and there are no outward symptoms, Short-term or moderate where sleeplessness last for less than a month and is accompanied by fatigue and irritability and Chronic insomnia are those sleep difficulties that are chronic, for more than a month and severely impair everyday functioning.

Insomnia Symptoms

Inability to sleep or inability to sleep through the night. Insomnia can show outward symptoms of mood disturbances, lack of motivation, fatigue, decreased attention span and lack of concentration.

Insomnia Lifestyle Choices

• In the couple of hours before actually going to bed, perform activities that are relaxing for you. It could be reading a book, taking a warm bath, listening to soothing music, yoga or meditation.
• Go to bed at a regular time - even on weekends - to maintain that routine.
• Ensure that the bedroom is as quiet as possible and well shaded to keep the light out.
• Nicotine is a stimulant that prevents the brain from resting. Elminating smoking can help with better sleep
• Avoid taking naps, especially in the afternoon.
• Avoid heavy meals just before bedtime. It over-burdens the digestive system and keeps you awake. Also, avoid rich, spicy, heart-burn inducing food late at night.

Insomnia Diet

• Tryptophan, a naturally occurring chemical in spinach, milk and turkey helps with insomnia. That could be why a cup of hot milk before bed is a popular folk remedy!
• Avoid caffeine and other stimulants, especially late in the day.

Insomnia Herbal Remedies

• Ashwagandha Insomnia Remedy

  Without simply acting as a sedative, Ashwagandha calms the body and mind into producing better sleep. Its rejuvenative and nervine property helps with insomnia and stress. Read other Ashwagandha Home Remedies.

• Epsom Salts Help For Insomnia

  It helps to soak in a bath of Epson salts and lavender. Epson salts are rich in magnesium, an excellent muscle relaxant and a sedative to the nervous system. Lavendar has a calming effect on our system.

• Chamomile and Passion flowers For Sleeplessness

  Chamomile and Passion flowers make a gentle tea for restful sleep. Many commercial brands containing these two herbs are available.

• Treat Insomnia With Valerian and Lemon Balm

  Valerian and Lemon Balm tea act as a mild sedative and can be used to treat insomnia. These two herbs are used in aromatherapy. They can improve mood, dispel anxiety and help with sleeplessness.

• Kava Kava Therapy For Insomnia

  Kava Kava, a herb from the western Pacific, helps with insomnia. A decoction of Kava Kava root is pleasant tasting, a safe alternative for alcohol and creates a general feeling of well being. It is contra-indicated for liver patients and needs to be consulted with the doctor. Also, it can be habit forming in some individuals and advised only as a short-term measure.

Insomnia, Healing With Supplements

• Copper

  Copper deficiency can cause Insomnia. The daily recommended dosage of copper is 2 milligrams, but most people don't seem to be getting that much from their diet. The best sources of copper are lobsters and cooked oysters. It is also found in lesser potency in seeds, nuts, mushrooms and dried beans. More on Copper.

• Iron

  Low Iron is also associated with diminished sleep. Our daily need for Iron is about 15 milligrams for menstruating women and children and 10 milligrams for men and non-menstruating women. More on Iron

• Magnesium

  Lack of magnesium can also cause sleeplessness. The daily value of magnesium is about 400 milligrams. Magnesium