Insomnia

Home remedies

• The fresh or dried leaves of maypop (Passiflora) are used to make a tea that is used to treat insomnia, hysteria, and epilepsy (Seizure).
• Royal jelly is the natural result when bees combine honey and pollen. It is a powerhouse of B-complex vitamins. It also contains many other vitamins, minerals, hormones, enzymes, 18 amino acids, and natural antibacterial and antibiotic substances. It has traditionally been used to address bronchial asthma, pancreatitis, Liver Diseases, insomnia, Stomach Ulcers, Kidney Diseases, bone fractures, immune problems, and skin disorders, but royal jelly is also effective for increasing energy.
• Acupuncture. A placebo controlled study showed that acupuncture lowered the AHI on average by about 50%. It probably somehow realigns the imbalance that's seen of the two halves of the involuntary nervous system
• Research has shown that essential oils like, chamomile and lavender can have a calming / relaxing effect on both body and mind.
• Up Your Serotonin - This neurotransmitter is essential for a good night's sleep. Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps create serotonin. Try eating foods rich in tryptophan like, bananas or sunflower seeds.
• Rhodiola gives you more available energy during the day, while simultaneously facilitating deep, REM-level sleep.
• Can be related to Magnesium deficiency.
• Hops (Humulus lupulus) have potential use or benefits on anxiety and insomnia.
• Eat foods high in sleep-inducing tryptophan before bedtime, such as lean turkey. Certain fish and sea creatures contain tryptophan, including shrimp, cod, tuna, and halibut. But since not all seafood choices are healthy for us (some are high in contaminants) or for the planet (many are overfished, or methods for catching them kill other species), stick to catches like Pacific cod from Alaska or pole-caught Albacore tuna from the U.S. or British Columbia. If keeping track of the latest safe seafood guidelines is too complicated, you can get your tryptophan fix from other things. You’ve probably heard that warm milk can help you sleep, since milk contains tryptophan. But the key is to combine carbs with a protein containing tryptophan to help your body better utilize the sleep inducer. Try pairing a cup of whole grain cereal with organic milk before bedtime.
• Eat foods high in magnesium, such as halibut, almonds, cashews, and spinach.
• Eat foods high in Vitamin B complex, such as leafy green vegetables, nuts, and legumes.
• Brew a strong cup of chamomile tea before bed (2-3 bags).
• Another herb, sage, also works as a natural sleep aid. Just steep 4 tablespoons in a cup of hot water, steep for four hours, strain, and reheat to drink.
• Valerian tea is another sleep inducer.
• Consume no more than 1 serving of alcohol per day. Excess alcohol can disrupt sleep.
• Cherries : Since all cherries are naturally high in melatonin, a compound that makes us sleepy, you can try eating a cup as a snack before it’s time for shut-eye.
• Lemon Balm : This lemon-scented member of the mint family has been a sleep-inducing superstar for ages.
• auriculotherapy, also called auricular therapy (applying pressure on various points on your outer ear) is helpfull to fight stress, pain, allergies, High Blood Pressure, insomnia, excess weight, diabetes, Drug Abuse,...
• Melissa has been used for centuries to treat people for insomnia.
• Having a massage with lavender essential oil may improve the quality of your sleep, helping you to awaken well rested the next day.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.