Insomnia

[tater03]

Does anyone happen to know of alternative things for insomnia? I have a friend that suffers from this and don't know of anything. thanks.

[Lyndsey]

Valerian doesn't smell great, but I know people who take this herbal supplement to help them sleep. I know a nutritionist who takes melatonin when she has to cross time zones. I have taken it from time to time as well and while it doesn't prevent me from waking during the night, it does help me get right back to sleep. I don't know of any contraindications, but you should check, of course.

[MrsH]

I have heard that what you eat is important too. A diet with lots of red meat make it worse and a diet which consist of mostly fruit and veggies make it better.

[SageMother]

Has she evaulated her stress level? Sometimes something needs to be changed with events during waking hours so that sleep comes easier!

Sometimes, my alternative sleep remedy is to simply stop feeding a dailylight monster!

[tater03]

Thank you, I will pass on these suggestions to her. She is going to go to her doctor about this but she just needed some suggestions that might work that she could run by him to see what he thinks. Thanks again.

[ammulu]

Diet would play a major role for people suffering with this problem. My grandma used to say that having a glass of warm milk at night would really be of great help. I do have warm milk daily night and it is being of good help. I think over stress would also cause difficulty in sleeping for some, I cannot usually sleep if I am over stressed though I am tired and wish to hit the bed immediately.

[tater03]

You're so right that stress can play a part in insomnia. I personally have heard that warm milk is supposed to help but I just don't care for warm milk. Just not really a big fan of milk in general.

[Jewel]

I'm not a milk fan either - cold or warm. That's one thing that I won't try, unfortunately.

[emsy99]

Lavender oil on the pillow is supposed to help, or you can get those lavender wheat things that you heat up (mine is in shape of a hot water bottle with a furry cover!), which should have the same effect.

[katharina]

Lavender oil on the pillow is supposed to help, or you can get those lavender wheat things that you heat up (mine is in shape of a hot water bottle with a furry cover!), which should have the same effect.

Ah now, lavender oil on the pillow sounds a lot nicer than warm milk for sure. :) I've been wanting to check more into various kinds of aromatherapy, so I've tried a few things to help with sleeping. It's fun to experiment.

Whoever mentioned the smell of valerian, boy you're not kidding... I used that for a little while years ago and I still remember the stench! :eek:

[Green-Moo]

As far as diet goes, isn't it a case of things to AVOID rather than things to take? I think cheese is said to cause bad sleep and caffeine would certainly be something that it would be worth avoiding in the latter part of the day. I suppose I'd avoid anything partiuclarly spicy or difficult to digest & see if it helped.

Green-Moo

[rubybeetle]

I found this article on The Today Show website, I was actually looking for something I saw on the show about insomnia but I couldn't find it. They were discussing a technique where you move your blood through your hands by holding them away from your body to cool yourself down while you're trying to fall asleep. I wish I had paid more attention to it, I can't remember how to do it exactly. :confused:

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/23003124/

[Calypso]

Sometimes it helps to develop a bedtime routine aimed at relaxing and getting the brain slowed down for sleep. I usually try not to watch anything too stimulating or anxiety producing on television for about an hour before bedtime. I also try to make sure all my work is wrapped up and there aren't a lot of problems weighing on my mind. One of the last things I do before my head hits the pillow is drink a cup of herbal tea. It seems to work, because mostly I sleep well.

[RFL1986]

I agree with that advice as well. One of the things that I have always stuck to is marking an end to my work an hour or two before bed and avoiding any television so that your senses don't get overworked right before trying to sleep. Reading for a while and having a cup of decaffinated tea can go a long way toward a good night's sleep.

[kevinpeter1]

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences poor sleep or has trouble sleeping.Insomnia can be caused by physical factors as well as psychological factors. There is often an underlying medical condition that causes chronic insomnia, while transient insomnia may be due to a recent event or occurrence.

[princecarspian]

Diet plays a major role for people suffering from this problem Insomnia. My grandmother used to say that having a glass of warm milk at night is really a great help. I do not have warm milk at night every day and it is good help. I think that more stress would also cause sleep disorders for some, I do not usually sleep if I'm stressed that I'm tired and want to hit the bed immediately.

[lgabrick]

Insomnia can be related to depression or poor health. Try meditating before you go to sleep or try aromatherapy each night before bed. I have always found that establishing a routine is the best way to prepare my body for rest. You can also try warm tea before bed, my favorite is camomile and honey.

[leadmachine]

Like your friend, I am experiencing the same situation before. Until, my friend told me what to do in order to avoid it. I just put warm water in a basin, then soak my feet for few minutes. I'm doing this every night before I go to sleep.


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[Indyartist]

Does anyone happen to know of alternative things for insomnia? I have a friend that suffers from this and don't know of anything. thanks.

Aside from any drugs, I've heard that exercise and lowering stress levels helps a lot. Don't check the internet--I've heard of everything from dog bones to tanning beds (http://etstan.com/) being a "miracle cure." He might want to go see a doctor about his metabolism.

[lisabrown01]

Insomnia is one of the most complaints from sleep disorders, a feeling that you have not slept enough. It is mainly characterized by difficulty falling asleep, waking up, stirring frequently during the night and early, who could not make you fall asleep again.

[elisedavis]

Insomnia can be caused by a wide range of things. Usually can be classified into groups psychiatric, medical or situational factors. Some of the most common causes of insomnia include short-term and transient - changes in working hours, the annoying noise, jet lag, stress, sleep, temperature, medical problems, medication is withdrawn, the altitude.

[sshaunwatson]

Insomnia is one of the major problem of many people.it occur due to insufficient sleep.it have several reason like worry, stress, and fear.for that they have to check their body to the doctor and have to get a proper treatment on it because sometimes it might be get a major problem in our life.

[devilmarkko]

Insomnia is a sleep disorder. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences poor sleep or has trouble sleeping. Poor sleep for any length of time can lead to mood disturbances.

[jmiran22]

Just eat healthy food most of the time red meat eggs and lot of fruits i wish for your health