8 Simple Remedies To Beat Insomnia
Sue Jan
Insomnia affects millions around the world. Sleep is
fundamental to every human being for a healthy way of life.
Without regular sleep, people are not able to function
properly. Some may only need a few hours of sleep a night, but
most generally need a minimum of eight hours to function
properly during the day, without which their health, life, work
and relationships suffer. There are many remedies to combat
insomnia:
* What you eat during the day for breakfast, lunch or dinner
could be the cause of insomnia. Change your diet to include
food that helps the body relax and fall asleep, such as lemons,
whole grain breads, and milk. Milk, in particular, once heated
is quite effective, as it releases a chemical called tryptophan
that relaxes the body and helps you sleep.
* Drinking herbal tea before bed is also said to have a
soothing effect on the body.
* Try waking up earlier in the morning in order to force your
body's internal clock to adjust. With this shortened sleep
schedule, you will tire earlier at night so that you are ready
to hit the sack by your regular bedtime.
* Taking afternoon naps may disrupt your sleep at night so it
is a good idea to cut out the nap and instead exercise or do
some other activities.
* Certain exercises help you to sleep better at night.
Non-strenuous exercises such yoga help, and so do walking and
swimming as long as you do them in a non-vigorous, relaxing and
leisurely manner. It is also better to do these exercises early
on in the day and not after late afternoon. On the other hand,
strenuous exercises that energize and gets the adrenaline
pumping makes it very hard for you to get a good night's rest.
* Television may adversely affect your sleep especially when
you watch something thrilling or scary. These types of shows
tend to get the body all pumped up with adrenaline, making it
difficult to calm down and go to sleep. Instead of watching TV
before bedtime, you could instead try unwinding by reading a
book, listening to soft music, or playing a card game.
* Taking a warm bath helps to relax your muscles and body, and
helps you get a good night's rest.
* Certain soothing sounds seem to enhance the desire to sleep,
in particular, the sound of nature such as the sound of water
flowing in a river, or of birds chirping. Soothing music also
seems to help, especially relaxing and repetitive music.
Making these positive changes in your daily habits is a step in
the right direction towards beating insomnia. With these simple
but effective remedies, you will once again get the rest you
need for a healthy body and mind.
About The Author: If you are having trouble with insomnia,
visit Susan's site at http://www.insomnia-remedy.info . Susan
also enjoys writing on a wide range of topics at
http://www.sports-and-recreation-hub.info
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