If you find yourself unable to get a good night's sleep and the problem seems to be lasting for days on end, you might want to consider using some natural therapy to relieve insomnia. There are drugs that might be prescribed to you by your doctor if the problem persists for too long, but hopefully some of these therapies will work and allow you to get the sleep you need to be healthy and active.
One natural therapy to relieve insomnia is to spend time meditating prior to going to bed. Spending about 15 minutes in meditation or prayer will help ease tension that may have been built up during the day and may also help release any anxiety you might be feeling about the coming day. This will help you to ease your body and mind into a more restful state of mind and will help you get a more restful sleep.
Some people have had success with aromatherapy in helping them overcome insomnia. Using essential oils such as lavender may make your body and mind relax and help induce sleep. Have some going when you take a warm bath in the evening to help you relax and then place a little bit on a handkerchief and place it underneath your pillow. Make sure that it isn't too powerful or it might cause you to be preoccupied by the smell.
Drinking warm milk, unless you have a low tolerance for it, can help you reach a point where you are able to sleep. Also, try eating your largest meals earlier in the day and finish off the day with light meals. Keep yourself hydrated, but avoid drinking too much very late in the evening so you are not having to wake up in the evening needing to urinate.
Melatonin is a chemical produced in your body that helps you fall asleep. While your body creates some melatonin, it is unable to produce the amount that you may need so feel free to supplement it with pills.
If you need a little more help falling asleep, try taking Valerian root. There isn't a whole lot known about this, but it can relax the nervous system. There isn't much in the way of regulating Valerian root so it would be wise to use it sparingly and for not too long a period of time. It isn't habit forming, but there might be other concerns. One way that it can help is if you plan to have a regular bedtime every night and then take Valerian root at the same time each night. This can help your body get into a much needed sleep routine.
There are other things that can be considered a natural therapy to relieve insomnia like getting regular exercise, drinking chamomile tea, but one thing that will help is if you only try to go to bed when you are drowsy. If you force yourself to go to bed at a time when your body isn't ready then you may end up causing yourself more stress. Go to bed when the initial drowsiness hits you and use some of these suggestions to help you get to that drowsy state.
