whats the healthiest cure for insomnia?
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Well, first of all it's probably a agood idea to get checked by a doctor to rule out anything else that could be causing your insomnia and may need to be treated. Your doctor may prescribe a sleep aid. But if you'd like to keep it more natural try taking 5-HTP shortly before bedtime. If that doesn't help L-tryptophan is stronger, take it shortly before bedtime, also. These supplements can possibly be found in your grocery store. If not there, then at your local natural foods store or health food supply. They are safe and do not cause any side effects. \nThe other part of relieving insomnia is to use your bedroom for sleep only. No reading, watching tv, etc in bed. This helps your body & sub-contious mind to associate your bed with sleep, which makes it easier to actually fall asleep there. Be sure to make your bed and bedroom as condusive to sleep as possible. i.e.: no noises, lights, or other disturbances; comfortable bed & bedding; comfortable temp...most people prefer a slightly cool temp for sleeping. You can also use lavendar essential oil, it's great aromatherapy for sleep. (essential oils affect our body chemistry)& lavendar helps your body & mind to relax.
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How to Beat INSOMNIA with Sleep \nhttp://tips-to-sleep.blogspot.com/2006/09/how-to-beat-insomnia-with-sleep.html
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there is nothing on the internet by this name, it is not a common name in the treatment of insomnia either, you could try melatonin over the counter, tylenol pm or talk to your doctor about things like lunesta, sonata, ambien cr. non pharmacological, fixed sleep times, minimal caffeine, no tv or computer before sleep, exercise in evenings are helpful, good luck
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The mineral Magnesium is key to the natural production of seratonin.  Seratonin helps to regulate sleep.  A vast majority of people consuming the Standard American Diet are severly deficient in Magnesium.  The most natural, but not the quickest, way to help your insomnia is to get more Magnesium into your system.  The best natural source of magnesium is leafy greens.  The darker the green the better.  Eat more salads! Have at least one every day.  (Iceburg lettuce doesn't count.  Iceburg lettuce has absolutely no nutritional value.  Try Romaine, Spinach or green or red leaf lettuce).
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well...natural remedies r the best....number one is REST...and plenty of chicken noodle soup!!!
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i have always been quite the insomniac. luckily for me, I'm on a night shift now, and seeing as i enjoy staying up late i just do and it's fine. however i wasn't always on a night shift so i can give u some of my techniques.\n\n1.) first of all, u could try herbal supplements. Valerian root and melatonin are the two best. melatonin will always be in pill form that i know of, but it's just a replicate of the exact same chemical that your brain uses to put you to sleep. it's either the best stuff out there or it won't work at all. that depends on you. Valerian root on the other hand, has one major benefit for you. it doesn't to be a pill. u can actually buy this in it's natural form and i think u boil it in some water. the pills for valerian root and melatonin are the most convenient.  there may also be some herbal teas that have it.\n\n2.)ur second bet is herbal teas. there are alot of them available a sleep aid and even if they don't have Valerian root they do have other things that work. and drinking something warm before u go to bed usually helps you go to sleep anyhow. warm milk can sometimes do it for me. you need to make sure, however, that you do not drink anything with sugar or caffeine in it at least 2 hours before you go to bed. if i have to go to bed at ten, i don't drink caffeine after 5 pm, or not at all if i can help it. also, u might try not smoking about a half hour before sleeping if u r a smoker.\n\n3.) another thing u can try is a sleep CD. my friend Whitney swears by some of them. they have music or sounds or just gentle whispering and she says that some of hers will put u to sleep within 5 minutes of starting them.\n\n4.) make sure that you have the most comfortable bed set up possible. if your like me, your body and mind love finding any excuse to get up, and the wrong pillow blanket and mattress is an easy target. i love the foam pillows but the foam mattresses suck for me. but it all depends on you. if you sleep in clothes, make sure they are soft and loose. it's better to sleep in the nude, however. also keeping a room a bit too cold for ur tastes but having plenty of cover is a great way to go to sleep. you'll wrap urself up tightly and u won;t move. soon you'll be asleep. i always sleep better in winter.\n\n5.) reading or watching a television show that just DOES NOT INTEREST YOU is another way. i watch the news because i hate the news. sometimes the news can conk me out in the middle of the day. \n\n6.)there are plenty of meditation exercises out there and lots of them can relax you to the point of sleepiness. instructions for quite a few should be available on line, but try this one: breath in and fill your lungs all the way up. imagine that when you breathe in you are breathing in a number (the number one for the first breath and so on). fill ur lungs up completely with ones. then breath out all of the ones (emptying ur lungs completely) and then continue with the number two. sounds crazy but it does relax you and if ur laying on ur back in ur bed, it can actually put you to sleep.\n\ni hope one of these works!!
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LOVE the previous answer.\nAs for my experiences:\n1. get eight hours of sleep or at least try to wake up the same time everyday.\n2. try taking a 20 minute nap in the afternoon.\n3. Eat a light snack. Something with a bit of whole grains and some protein is best. \n4. Avoid heavy foods with lots of sugar and fat.\n5. Exercise.\n6. Take a break and do something that interests you.\n7. Aviod keeping the heat on too high. Warmth makes you drowsy.\n8. If you are at a desk for long periods of time, get up every hour to stretch and walk a bit.\n\nIf you are still having problems, see your physician as you may have sleep apnea or some sort of sleeping disorder.
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Eat Shelled Sunflower Seeds!! The cracking of them will keep you awake!!
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Wow, that's awful.\n\nI haven't had too much trouble with insomnia, but the few times I have, tylenol pm (over the counter) helped me wind down enough to sleep.\n\nAfter four days, I'm sure you've already tried the standards: milk ( contains natural stuff that helps you sleep..doesn't have to be warm - yuk!), a nice glass of wine, warm bath, etc.  \n\nGood luck, man.  Hope you don't get this because you've finally been able to sleep.
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if there is no serious medical problem, you could try some natural tricks, like warm milk before night time, a warm linden tea, it is very relaxing and gives you tranquility, also a warm bath before going to bed
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Eat peanut butter every night.  It definately works.
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Eat turkey, it's supposed to put you to sleep because it contains a chemical that helps you to relax, if you don't want to eat every night go to a health food store and ask for valerian root, it is another well-known herbal sedative recognized for its ability to overcome insomnia and promote quality sleep. Valerian's sleep-inducing properties are so effective that it is actually medically recognized as the herbal equivalent of Valium. But to be warned, try to get it in pill form because as a tea it is horrible tasting and smells like dirty socks but it works great, it makes you nice and relaxed and sleepy. Do not take if you are pregnant or have a pre-existing condition as with any herb, it is a drug and should be researched before using. Also try a sound machine from Walmart they have automatic timers and helps you sleep. Nighty night.
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medicine is not the first and best way to make u sleep easier and better, medicines help u for a short time, and after u stop taking it ,u will become worst than before. \ni was like u 2 ,i had sleeping disorder, and the first thing wanted 2 use was medicine,\nif ur sleeping problem takes more than 1 week go 2 pychologist 2 find out.\nshe/he will tell u the way\nbut the best way i found is: go jogging at night b4 u want 2 go 2 bed, like 9 pm to 11 pm...or do something that makes u tired, \ntry this for 1 week...\nif u didnt become better see theraphist
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Medications for Insomnia\n\nGO TO:\nhttp://www.americaninsomniaassociation.org/medications.htm#history
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How much sleep do you get?  Recommendations:  go to bed at same time every time; don't exercise before going to bed or eat heavy meal; no alcohol.  Have you been checked for low blood sugar (maybe you need 1-2 ozs. of protein before bedtime to keep sugar level)?  Try drinking green tea.  First site below lists 20 ways to eliminate insomnia.
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Any sleep is better than no sleep.\nGive your brain a mental break and take a nap.
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Sleep is the best thing for you.  It keeps you healthy and strong.  Don't reduce it.