I got stuck with horrible insomnia due to some meds I had to take a few years back. It was terrible, and I spent my days walking around like a zombie. I started researching natural alternatives to RX sleep meds, and tried melatonin, Nux Vomica, valerian, and various herbal teas. None of them really made an appreciable difference. I finally went to see a naturopath, who sent me to http://naturalsleepformula.net to check out their whole food based sleep supplements. I bought one, and was pleasantly surprised. I fell asleep faster, and did not suffer the early waking that I had been stu ...
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Interrupted sleep is extremely disruptive. I’ve been there too, and I know just how debilitating it can be. I actually experienced a prolonged bout of insomnia, and before I found a natural path to healing, I tried the Western approach...drug the problem! It was an epic fail for me. I took Ambien, hated the way it made me feel, was tired all the time, and was generally miserable. I tried Lunestra with similar results :( That’s when I went to a naturopath who recommended a bunch of changes: 1. Make the bed a place only for sleep and sex - no TV, no cell! 2. Sleep nude, or ...
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Great post! Thank you so much. Apnea is always a concern for snorers too. It is a growing problem with potentially serious outcomes. I always underscore the importance of considering a sleep study when snoring is enough of an issue to be a disruption in the home. Mouthpieces can work wonders too, although I was unable to use them...my mouth was very sensitive to the presence of a foreign object. I just couldn’t get used to it and fall asleep. I found that a chinstrap worked very well. It repositioned my jaw, retraining it to maintain a position that minimized snoring. It keeps the ...
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Definitely move your bed back. I’m super-sensitive to maligned furniture too! More than that, though, (and you are going to hate me for saying this!) you need to put your phone away. Treat your room like a dedicated space, and use it only for sleep. No phone, no TV, no computer. Try meditating at bedtime, and don’t drink anything with caffeine after dinner. Have a cup of warm milk or an herbal tea. Try getting a white noise machine...or for a free option, use that phone to get a free white machine noise app. Try a natural supplement -- I don’t think I’d do melatonin at your age, tho ...
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Have you tried eating a high fat snack shortly before bed? Like a handful of almonds? I had gestational diabetes and my nutritionist swore by this method to keep blood sugar steady overnight. It really seemed to work for me. After the babies (i had twins!) stopped nursing, I also added a berry based supplement from www.naturalsleepformula.net. I sleep through the night without trouble now, even though I ended up with post-gestational type 2 diabetes (controlled by diet and exercise). I wish you all the luck in the world!   [End]
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