A Better Night’s Sleep – Naturally!

Are you interested in finding natural remedies to help you sleep? Everyone has some nights when they have trouble sleeping. Sometimes, the cause of a sleepless night is clear, perhaps from being in an unfamiliar bed, or from a stressful situation, poor posture and resulting upper / middle back pain or from having a cold and finding it hard to breathe. However, for some people, not being able to sleep is a more serious health issue.

People with chronic insomnia experience long-term problems with either getting to sleep in the first place, or with frequently waking up during the night. If your sleep is affected by upper / middle back pain and your posture is poor, chances are you need to have support in the form of a posture support brace. Many people have reported an improvement in posture and a relief from muscle strain has helped them fall and stay asleep as their muscles are not out of alignment.

This lack of sleep over a long time period leads to serious medical issues. One recent study by Harvard university linked sleeping fewer than five hours per night to an increased chance of developing diabetes for women. Another study in the Journal of Sleep Research demonstrates that sleeping between five and ten hours per night is essential for women seeking to maintain a healthy weight In addition, according to an American Cancer Society study, sleeping fewer than six hours per night increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Reliably getting the right amount of sleep is vital for good health.

Causes of Chronic Insomnia

Fortunately, researchers are making progress in learning which factors contribute to chronic insomnia. It turns out that many people suffer from sleeplessness due to not consuming enough of certain vitamins and minerals. In particular, minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are important, as well as vitamin C,vitamin D  and B-group vitamins.

Specifically, research shows that these vitamins and minerals contribute to reducing anxiety, which is a leading cause of sleeplessness. Getting rid of anxiety and stress enables the body to relax and sleep through the night.
When these nutrients are combined with meditation and relaxation techniques, people’s stress levels can go down, enabling them to get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling well-rested.

So how do you get these nutrients?

It turns out that many of them can be easily obtained naturally, without resorting to buying artificial supplements. Herbs and plants like passionflower, hops, Valerian, and withania (also known as ashwagandha) help the body to relax and sleep. These natural herbal supplements are a great long-term strategy for overcoming chronic insomnia. For a more immediate solution, try herbal teas such as chamomile, linden, Valerian, or lemon-balm varieties for a great way to get to sleep quickly.

My personal recommendation (Claire)is Neuro Natural Sleep. I have had on and off insomnia for years. It all revolves on how busy I am both physically and mostly mentally and it drives me to absolute distraction as it really affects me during my day. And with children, hmm need I say more……So, I decided to try this remedy and I was really pleased with the results I had. Neuro Natural Sleep definitely relaxed me and I fell asleep in maybe 20 mins instead of my usual hour or more. When I woke up, I could feel a physical difference, my body was more relaxed and I felt so much better and able to deal with the demands of a family and life. I do take it when I need it and I love the fact it is none addictive and without nasty side effects. I must say I read the reviews on Xtend Life before I ordered and they are positive which was reassuring for me!

Neuro Natural Sleep Supplements, help in the following way;

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• Relaxes mild tension and increases drowsiness

• Reduces sleeplessness associated with insomnia

• Balances the hormones involved in sleep patterns

• Restores rejuvenation through restful sleep

• Maintains routine balance of cell salts in the body

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Sleeping Pills?

Of course, you should definitely avoid artificial remedies such as prescription sleeping pills to self-treat your insomnia. Prescription sleeping pills may help for the short term, but they don’t address the long term issues causing the insomnia, and they carry a significant risk of addiction. A recent study in the British Medical Journal also found that taking prescription sleep aids significantly decreases life expectancy as well.

A Healthy diet

A healthy diet is another key to overcoming chronic insomnia. Instead of eating lots of processed foods, there are some natural foods that can improve sleep. Bananas are a great snack an hour before bed, since they’re rich in B-vitamins, potassium, calcium, manganese, and magnesium. Almonds, turkey, and chicken are all great sources of tryptophan, a chemical that helps the body sleep. Other good foods are milk, cheese, apples, and any foods that contain melatonin, such as walnuts, sweet corn, rice, barley, tomatoes, and ginger.

Beyond healthy food choices, there are some practical steps you can take to manage your sleep naturally. To improve the quality and consistency of your sleep, try going to bed and rising each day at the same time. This helps set your body’s clock and lets it know when the right time to sleep is.

To help you relax so you can fall asleep, try taking a lavender oil scented bath, and putting a drop of lavender or Valerian oil on your pillow.

Eating right before bed also can increase insomnia. In fact, it’s a good idea to abstain from any greasy foods, alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine for several hours before trying to fall asleep. Of course, trying to fall asleep when you’re hungry is also a bad idea. Instead, eat a medium sized healthy, natural meal several hours before you plan to go to bed. That way, your body will have time to digest before trying to sleep.

Exercising right before you try to go to bed also gets your body excited, not relaxed. Instead, exercise in the morning to help you wake up. Doing relaxing yoga stretches before bed can help you relax.
Your sleep environment also makes a difference. Make sure you are trying to sleep in a room that is dark, at a comfortable temperature, and that you feel secure. Wear earplugs if necessary to avoid excess noise.

Also, turn off your cell phone, television, and tablet before going to bed. Besides disrupting your sleep cycle by waking you up if you get a text or phone call, the newest research is showing that using back lit screens, especially screens with blue light, before going to bed can disrupt the body’s ability to sleep. Allow your body to realize that it is night and time to rest and sleep peacefully….

May you sleep peacefully and deeply,