Any 'remedies' to help you sleep?

[Orio]

I've had lots of trouble sleeping lately and I was wondering if there was anyone with any like remedies or things they do to help them sleep. I know that milk helps... but it makes me sick at the moment... so anything else?

[A.J.]

Drink a small glass of warm milk and listen to quiet relaxing music hope it helps!

[Alysson]

There is "sleepy time tea", also known as "chamomile tea", which is a natural one to make you sleepy.
The trick is to lay down, clear your thoughts, carefully focus on your breathing and you'll be asleep before you know it.
Oatmeal, nutmeg (if you add it to milk, it MAY help.) or almonds, make you drowsy, also.
Try eating, then getting ready for bed.
If you're an insomniac, you may want to follow a sleeping schedule. It helps balance your brain out, and as it gets used to the schedule it knows when it's supposed to sleep and wake up. It may be confused. Sometimes, when you use your bed for other activities, such as studying, you brain will be wide awake, because it will think you're supposed to be studying instead of sleeping, etc.
Also, limit yourself to 2 cups of coffee a day. That helps loads.
xx

[Govind]

Soak in a warm, relaxing bath before going to bed, or drink a glass of warm milk. The tryptophan in milk elevates the important chemical serotonin in the brain, with the result that you fall asleep naturally and quickly.

[Scott]

Herbal teas with chamomile, passion flower and lemon balm-all three herbs are effective sleep aids. You can also try herbal supplements with these ingredients.The scent of Lavender has been shown to be as effective for sleep as over the counter sleep remedies. Use lavender oil in your bedroom or apply lavender massage oil to relax muscles. Take your bath with lavender scented bath oil or try lavender tea. Add honey to your herbal tea. Honey is said to have sleep inducing properties and contains antioxidants for good health. Try this surely helps you a lot.

[Deb]

Sleepy time tea, purchased from a tea specialist or a herbalist. It is different to Chamomile. Good luck

[Moe]

read a book on your bed or read your twitter timeline or fb and close your eyes when you sleep i had the same problem i took sleeping pills for 3 weeks and now i just sleep in like 15 mins

[D B]

I went to the health food store and bought some Melatonin 3 mg each pill. You can't use it for long term but occasionally when you can't sleep.

[Shouli]

If sleep has plunged to the bottom of your to-do list, you're not alone. Although the National Sleep Foundation recommends getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night, the average American logs only six hours and 40 minutes. What gives? Blame crazy schedules and, of course, sleeping woes. Before you rush to the drugstore to buy an over-the-counter (OTC) sleep medication, try one of the following natural sleep remedies. "These are safer and have fewer side effects than OTC medications," says Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, author of From Fatigued to Fantastic and medical director of the national Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers. Many of these can not only help you fall asleep and stay asleep, but they may also promote muscle relaxation.

Magnesium and calcium
Magnesium and calcium are both sleep boosters, and when taken together, they become even more effective. Plus, by taking magnesium, you cancel out any potential heart problems that might arise from taking calcium alone. Take 200 milligrams of magnesium—lower the dose if it causes diarrhea—and 600 milligrams of calcium each night.

If you've suffered anxiety, headaches, or muscle or joint pain, you might already be familiar with wild lettuce. It's also effective at calming restlessness and reducing anxiety—and may even quell restless legs syndrome. When using a wild-lettuce supplement, take 30 to 120 milligrams before bed.

Beer fans will no doubt be familiar with the calming effect of hops, the female flowers used in beer making. For sleep purposes, though, this extract has been widely used as a mild sedative for anxiety and insomnia. Take 30 to 120 milligrams before climbing under the covers.

Aromatherapy
Lavender is the trick here, as studies have proven that it aids in sleep. It's also a cheap, nontoxic way to slip into a peaceful slumber. Find a spray with real lavender and spritz it on your pillow before bedtime. Or buy a lavender-filled pillow.

Melatonin
Melatonin is the hormone that controls sleep, so it's no wonder that it naturally induces sleep. Although some experts recommend taking higher doses, studies show that lower doses are more effective. Plus, there's concern that too-high doses could cause toxicity as well as raise the risk of depression or infertility. Take 0.3 to 0.5 milligrams before bed.