Insomnia

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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!

[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.

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.

[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