Are you sick and tired of tossing and turning, night after night not being able to fall asleep? Habitual sleeplessness is classified as insomnia. Failure to get an entire nights sleep on most nights over a one month period can be considered chronic insomnia.
Insomnia can take the form of not being able to fall asleep when you go to bed, or waking up during the night and then being unable to fall back asleep. Insomnia isn't actually a disorder but rather a symptom.
Chronic insomnia can be a symptom of a more serious underlying medical issue and the causes must be addressed to get permanent relief.
Insomnia can be due to many reasons stemming from anxiety, depression, caffeine consumption, breathing problems, nutrient deficiencies, indigestion, pain, side effects of certain medications, heart or kidney disease, and the list can go on.
My top three most effective remedies to cure insomnia include:
I will always the smell of valerian when I was younger because my mum used to give me valerian drops when I was restless and couldn't sleep. Years later when I became a herbalist, valerian became a herb I depended on frequently.
Anyone suffering from insomnia due to anxiety, high blood pressure symptoms, nervousness, stress, spasms, or pain would greatly benefit from a dose before bed.
You can buy valerian in tablets but I love the tincture because you are able to adjust the dose and find exactly whats right for you. Some nights you may require one teaspoon diluted in half a glass water and that will be sufficient to relax you.
Other times, particularly if you have had a stressful day you may need two doses within an hour of going to bed.
Valerian is also great for people who cant sleep due to irritable bowel symptoms because it acts as a bitter digestive which helps heal and soothe the gastrointestinal tract.
Its gentle enough for children and fantastic for anxious, restless dogs too!
2. MAGNESIUM: is an absolutely essential mineral for relaxing the entire musculo skeletal system. People who cant sleep due to spasm, twitches, and pain are prime candidates for a therapeutic dose of magnesium.
Deficiency of magnesium interferes with the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses, causing irritability and nervousness.
This mineral is indicated for people who also have accompanying daytime symptoms of anxiety, depression, irritability, exhaustion, and fatigue.
In my humble opinion I would say that the majority of people today are magnesium deficient and don't know it.
A therapeutic dose is between 300-600mg, anything less than that will be ineffective so check the dose you are taking and make sure you are getting a sufficient amount.
3. WHITE CHESTNUT: this is a Bach flower essence and is considered a vibrational remedy. Many people are familiar with Rescue Remedy, so its in the same field of amazing effectiveness as that.
I always remember White Chestnut as the 'broken record' remedy. Its for people who have busy minds that keep replaying the same issues, problems, conversations, and events in their mind over and over again repeatedly.
Its for the worrying and repetitive mind that just cant stop. When you cant sleep it becomes torturous to have such a busy mind filled with yesterdays and tomorrows to do lists.
White Chestnut helps soothe the mind so you can think rationally and decide that you will sleep now. Its very soothing and calming. Its like you get off that repetitive cycle of thoughts. You become able to elongate the space between those thoughts, enjoy the silence and feel peace in your mind and body.
Four drops under the tongue is considered a dose.
If this is a familiar pattern for you then its probably best to take 2-3 doses in the afternoon in preparation for bedtime.
Insomnia can make many existing health conditions worse so being aware of these remedies can help you take one step toward you relaxing, having a good nights rest and healing. You can also combine all three remedies together or take them throughout the day if you have been struggling with sleep issues chronically.
To get the most beneficial and long term effects always address underlying causes because mind, body and spirit are linked. Wishing you a restful night!
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