Despite claiming to be working harder than any other generation, a lot of people suffer from sleepless nights. This is almost certainly not due to not being not tired but to being stressed out. There could be other causes too. In this piece we will look at some natural ways of treating sleeplessness without recourse to over-the-counter sleeping tablets or tranquilizers, which some people have taken to eating like sweets unfortunately.
Individuals have been using herbal remedies for thousands of years to cure ailments that we still suffer from today, it is just that we were weaned off these natural remedies by emigrating to cities in the Nineteenth Century and losing a country person's awareness of herbs and we were presented with easy choices in the form of over-the-counter treatments by pharmaceutical firms in the Twentieth Century.
Perhaps it is time to strive to relearn the old methods. In, fact many people are doing just that, but it is not that simple to find someone to learn from and mistakes can be perilous.
Having said that, becoming addicted to sleeping tablets or Prozac is not good for you either. While on the topic of Prozac, a natural alternative to it is St. John's Wort, which grows everywhere in temperate climates like Europe and America.
If you want to test the alternative medicine approach and there are no courses where you live, you ought to buy a book - a decent book - on the subject and take very small doses, increasing the dose with time until you get the amount that has the required result for you.
If you recommend doses to friends or listen to friends' suggestions, do keep in mind that your weight, age and sex could well make a serious difference to the dose that is right for you.
It also depends what you would like the result to be. You may want to take a herb and fall asleep instantly, whereas someone else might prefer to take a milder dose and enjoy the sensation of gradual drowsiness before drifting off to sleep. (By the way, the second approach is far better).
Expectant women and children should not try these natural methods because of the problem with dosage. Catnip is one of the herbs that has this soporific effect on most individuals.
Camomile (or chamomile) is another plant that has been used to treat states of mind like restlessness, stress and sleeplessness. Camomile lotion is very relaxing on the skin and is used to help sunburn. Camomile tea can be purchased in all decent tea shops, so it cannot be that perilous or you could only utilize the plant itself.
Hops, lavender, lemon balm and Valerian are other herbs that can be bought or grown anywhere. They are not banned substances. You can purchase these seven substances either already in tea bags, you can buy them in dried, loose form (cheaper) or you can grow your own.
You might find that one works for you but another one does not, but that is not a difficulty, is it? Try them out; grow the ones that work for you and your family; cultivate those plants in the spring and summer and then cut them and dry them for winter use. It is much more rewarding than giving your money to the pharmaceuticals.
Individuals have been using herbal remedies for thousands of years to cure ailments that we still suffer from today, it is just that we were weaned off these natural remedies by emigrating to cities in the Nineteenth Century and losing a country person's awareness of herbs and we were presented with easy choices in the form of over-the-counter treatments by pharmaceutical firms in the Twentieth Century.
Perhaps it is time to strive to relearn the old methods. In, fact many people are doing just that, but it is not that simple to find someone to learn from and mistakes can be perilous.
Having said that, becoming addicted to sleeping tablets or Prozac is not good for you either. While on the topic of Prozac, a natural alternative to it is St. John's Wort, which grows everywhere in temperate climates like Europe and America.
If you want to test the alternative medicine approach and there are no courses where you live, you ought to buy a book - a decent book - on the subject and take very small doses, increasing the dose with time until you get the amount that has the required result for you.
If you recommend doses to friends or listen to friends' suggestions, do keep in mind that your weight, age and sex could well make a serious difference to the dose that is right for you.
It also depends what you would like the result to be. You may want to take a herb and fall asleep instantly, whereas someone else might prefer to take a milder dose and enjoy the sensation of gradual drowsiness before drifting off to sleep. (By the way, the second approach is far better).
Expectant women and children should not try these natural methods because of the problem with dosage. Catnip is one of the herbs that has this soporific effect on most individuals.
Camomile (or chamomile) is another plant that has been used to treat states of mind like restlessness, stress and sleeplessness. Camomile lotion is very relaxing on the skin and is used to help sunburn. Camomile tea can be purchased in all decent tea shops, so it cannot be that perilous or you could only utilize the plant itself.
Hops, lavender, lemon balm and Valerian are other herbs that can be bought or grown anywhere. They are not banned substances. You can purchase these seven substances either already in tea bags, you can buy them in dried, loose form (cheaper) or you can grow your own.
You might find that one works for you but another one does not, but that is not a difficulty, is it? Try them out; grow the ones that work for you and your family; cultivate those plants in the spring and summer and then cut them and dry them for winter use. It is much more rewarding than giving your money to the pharmaceuticals.
About the Author:
Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on several subjects, but is now involved with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. If you want to know more, please visit our web site at Sleep Apnea Surgery Techniques
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