Thursday, November 3, 2011

Can't Slumber? Four Easy Steps You Can Take

By Carmamochi Tonomichi Xavier


Is falling asleep or remaining asleep all night long difficult for you? Don't let this upset you. This problem is widespread. There are millions of people who suffer from the same sleeplessness that you do. Fortunately, this problem is not insurmountable. There's no reason you should have to walk around tired every day. If you want more sleep, there are practical steps you can take to get it. The focus of this article will be on some of the most effective of these methods.

You need to develop a routine for your bedtime, and the chances are good that this will increase the likelihood of you sleeping through the night. What this means to do is take all of the little things that must be done each evening before going to bed and doing them at the same time and in the same order. Train your body every day by doing things, such as changing into PJs, washing your face, brushing your teeth, etc. at the same time. To get your body to combine these activities with sleeping is the purpose of the routine. Once sleep is connected with all of these things, you will know what time it is by when you start feeling tired, and your body will be ready to sleep. The whole point of having the routine is to get the body and brain to associate sleeping with the routine, in order to make the body tire when the routine is done.

Herbal tea can be very relaxing. Some teas, such as chamomile, are well known for their sleep-inducing properties. Valerian is an herb that's often used to help people sleep, and this can be made into a tea. Or you could try a blend made especially to help you sleep, such as Celestial Seasonings and other companies put out. You can try Sleepytime tea by Celestial Seasonings -or get a blend of fresh tea leaves in a natural foods store or online. A warm, non-caffeinated beverage at night, especially one made from selected herbs, can be great for helping you sleep.

Sleep aids that you can buy without a prescription at the drugstore will do you more harm than good. If you feel you have to get some kind of medication to get relief from your insomnia, it's time to see a doctor. Many of the sleep aids you see advertised on TV and sold at the pharmacy are potent enough to make you dependent on them. The problem is, if these sleep aids are effective, then you'll soon feel like you have to take them every single night. Don't think that just because you don't need a prescription for a drug that it's safe or not habit forming. Even herbal and holistic remedies can be dangerous, so you should check everything out before trying it; in general, though, natural products are safer than pharmaceuticals.

You can make this bath or shower a part of your bedtime routine. Warm water is one of the best ways to cause all of your muscles to relax. Sleep will come much more naturally when all of your muscles are relaxed. If you ask around you'll find that one of the most relaxing things people like to do before bed is to get very clean in a hot shower or bath, put on clean pajamas and then climb into a freshly made bed with clean bed linens. And the fourth tip is to think positive. There are many remedies for sleeplessness so you are not faced with a lifetime prospect of tossing and turning. There are a lot of steps that you can take to increase your chances of falling and staying asleep each night. A lot of solutions can be found if you research some of the folk remedy websites - also known as home remedies. If that doesn't help, then it's time to have a chat with your doctor. While your medical practitioner is analyzing your problem to find a permanent solution, he or she can treat your temporary symptoms with a sleep aid. Whatever happens don't give up: sleep can be yours!

Should you really want to get to the cause of stress and sleeplessness (two things that frequently manage to go together), watch some funny shows on TV. You'll find this clears it up quickly. Seek advice from your neighborhood TV shop for additional information.




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