Any natural sleep remedies?
29 Sep 2009
My boyfriend Kevin is having trouble sleeping he’s basiclly nocturnal and im getting worried.He’ll do anything but take vitamins (like melatonin).My grandma used to make teas anybody know anything like that?
You might want to ask him to try the following teas:
Chamomile tea
Fennel tea
Motherwort tea
Skullcap tea
Valerian tea
A more complete list of teas appear here:
11 Responses
2009 Sep 30
Lavender essential oil! I work in the spa field and when I use lavender on a client I can hardly stay awake. Its one of the few essential oils you can put directly on the skin without diluting it. It absorbs in the skin and into the bloodstream relaxing you for 24 hours or so. The smell also make you sleepy!
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2009 Sep 30
Well, white noise always works for me…
http://www.whitenoise247.net/nature.aspx
Having something innocuous playing in the background can help put people to sleep or drown out other noises keeping them up.
There are also certain teas that act as mild sedatives.
Dr. B
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2009 Sep 30
yes, listen to my brother talk for a straight 20 minutes…hard for anybody to take.
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2009 Sep 30
sleeptime tea by celestial worked for me, avoid caffine after 6 pm, i tricked out my bed so its really really comfortable. some low volume soothing music i use dark side of the moon by pink floyd just be careful when time comes on. a fan blowing on you (for some reason it works). a clean room and house. maybe a bath? my mother takes one at night to help her relax. think calm sleepy thoughts man, and godspeed.
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2009 Sep 30
Tryptophan containing food may be a natural sleep remedy. Many people found tryptophan to be a safe and reasonably effective sleep aid, probably due to its ability to increase brain levels of serotonin.
Serotonin (a neurotransmitter), synthesized via tryptophan hydroxylase. Serotonin, in turn, can be converted to melatonin (a neurohormone), via N-acetyltransferase and 5-hydroxyindole-O-methyltransferase activities. Milk is one of the rich source of tryptophan.
Drinking a glass of warm milk before sleep may enhance sleep, exercise 4 hours prior to sleep is also good
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2009 Sep 30
Meditation serves as a good treatment for insomnia. Meditate for abut 15 minutes before going to bed. It has been observed that majority of sleep problems are due to the inability of our mind to relax. A stressed mind causes increased production of cortisol – the stress hormone in your blood. This hormone interferes with your sleep. So better avoid excessive mental activity before bed time. You can save it for the next morning.
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http://hubpages.com/hub/how-to-treat-insomnia
2009 Sep 30
You can also try valerian root. You can find it in any health food store or Whole Foods. Take 30-60 drops before bed time. It knocks me right out.
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http://www.anxiety-and-depression-solutions.com/articles/complementary_alternative_medicine/herbs_supplements/valerian.php
2009 Sep 30
you need to get some guanabana leaves , bring 3 leaves to a boil for about 90 seconds., let it cool. Add sugar to taste, and he will have a full nites rest.
if this does not work. You need to get some nyquil, one spoon will do the trick. Mix it into his soda.
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my son’s doctor for the nyquil, and my grandma for the guanabana leaves
2009 Sep 30
You might want to ask him to try the following teas:
Chamomile tea
Fennel tea
Motherwort tea
Skullcap tea
Valerian tea
A more complete list of teas appear here:
References :
http://www.teabenefits.com/tea-remedies/tea-for-insomnia.html
2009 Sep 30
Your boyfriend can try to use essential Neroli oil for the term of relaxation aromatherapy. It manage to give us helpful for relieving anxiety, depression and shocks. From the studies of the therapeutic and medical proven, essential neroli oil can also cure Imsonia or sleep disorder/sleep apnea and patient will have a very good sleep after using it.
Other way round by seeking physician at nearby sleep clinics.
Your boyfriend can get good advice from them. Hopefully these tiny information will you and your boyfriend.
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http://essentialnerolioil.blogspot.com/
http://aids-for-sleep-apnoea.blogspot.com/
2009 Sep 30
Mix a teaspoon each of lemon juice and honey and take it at bed-time. It facilitates sleep. If sleep is disturbed, again take the above mixture and it shall induce sleep.
Eat a high-carbohydrate food before bedtime, such as a slice of bread or some crackers. Eating carbohydrates can significantly increase levels of a neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) called serotonin, which is known to reduce anxiety and promote sleep. So, you may go for a glass of milk (milk contains tryptophan) and a biscuit.
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http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/i/insomnia.htm