Insomnia herbs are often still better treatments than drugs and sedatives that may produce undesirable side effects.
Worrisome events have plagued humans since society began, bringing about sleepless nights. Insomnia herbs have been a cure for just as long. When modern medicine came in, however, there came an onslaught of chemicals and sedatives to help give digital-age humans our craved-for rest--as well as other unwanted side effects. This brings us back to the insomnia herbs of the old days, and we have realized that old cures are often still the better choice.
Caffeine is an addictive drug. While it makes you alive during otherwise drowsy mornings, it will likewise prevent you from having some needed rest at night. Because of restlessness, you'll be lethargic again the next day, not to mention jittery and ill-tempered and you'll desperately run towards the coffeemaker the first opportunity you get.
It's a addictive cycle, and it must be stopped. If you can't cut your dependency from caffeine completely, at least try to lessen your intake. Doing this includes stopping drinking and eating colas, chocolate, and yes, the ubiquitous Starbucks. Have some insomnia herbs instead.
Valerian root is the primary cure. It is "the safest and most effective sleep aid with no side effects," according to British scientist turned herbalist Dr. Malcolm Stuart, who says the best time to drink it would be around 8 PM. Thirty minutes before taking to bed, use one to two teaspoons of the dried root to make a sleep-promoting tea. Unlike pharmacy cures, valerian causes no heavy feeling the day after. And not like its equivalent synthetic cures, which may cause an addiction, you will not develop a dependency on this herb.
Substitutable for valerian root in terms of its sleep-enhancing effects is catnip. Not only is this herb used as a cure for insomnia, but it is also thought to help nervousness, anxiety, and even migraines. The administration of catnip is again just like valerian--one to two teaspoons of the dried herb for one cup of boiled water and set aside to infuse for around ten minutes. Do not boil the herb along with the water as this may deactivate some of its important ingredients.
Chamomile is milder and is recommended for children to consume, most especially when the young ones are hyper. The usual dosage is two teaspoons of dried chamomile flower for every cup of tea.
Lavender is also a very soothing brew at bedtime (three flower heads to one cup of boiling water, immersed like catnip), and sniffing a few drops of its oil or putting it in your bubble bath has a similar calm-inducing effect. It can be also rubbed onto your skin during a massage and its flowers and seeds stuffed into your pillows.
In Traditional Chinese medicine, the longan fruit and sour jujube seed are also known to soothe the soul. The former is used to treat insomnia, while the latter is used with stronger herbs.
While the insomnia herbs discussed above may be used alone, you may also mix an herbal cocktail if you like. Try blending valerian with chamomile, catnip, or some other mild herbs like hops and passionflower. Add a small amount of the natural sweetener stevia for flavor if you find the taste a bit too robust to your taste. Don't drink excessively to spare yourself from sleep-disturbing trips to the loo.
While there is nothing basically wrong with depending on insomnia herbs, homeopathy, and aromatherapy to induce sleep, it is still best to let nature take its course and allow your body to drift off to sleep alone, the way it's wired for. To let your body perform at its best, a lifestyle overhaul is in order.
To prevent sleep problems, having an exercise regimen, proper stress management, and sticking to a healthy diet made up mostly of fruits and vegetables is the the most recommended way of life, aside from consuming your favorite cocktail of insomnia herbs. In the meantime, why don't you have a cup of relaxing Valerian-citrus brew? Cheers!
Get the amazing FREE course that reveals secret tips to cure insomnia and fall into energizing deep sleep at http://www.20daypersuasion.com/sleep-secret.htm courtesy of self-help expert, Michael Lee.
Caffeine is an addictive drug. While it makes you alive during otherwise drowsy mornings, it will likewise prevent you from having some needed rest at night. Because of restlessness, you'll be lethargic again the next day, not to mention jittery and ill-tempered and you'll desperately run towards the coffeemaker the first opportunity you get.
It's a addictive cycle, and it must be stopped. If you can't cut your dependency from caffeine completely, at least try to lessen your intake. Doing this includes stopping drinking and eating colas, chocolate, and yes, the ubiquitous Starbucks. Have some insomnia herbs instead.
Valerian root is the primary cure. It is "the safest and most effective sleep aid with no side effects," according to British scientist turned herbalist Dr. Malcolm Stuart, who says the best time to drink it would be around 8 PM. Thirty minutes before taking to bed, use one to two teaspoons of the dried root to make a sleep-promoting tea. Unlike pharmacy cures, valerian causes no heavy feeling the day after. And not like its equivalent synthetic cures, which may cause an addiction, you will not develop a dependency on this herb.
Substitutable for valerian root in terms of its sleep-enhancing effects is catnip. Not only is this herb used as a cure for insomnia, but it is also thought to help nervousness, anxiety, and even migraines. The administration of catnip is again just like valerian--one to two teaspoons of the dried herb for one cup of boiled water and set aside to infuse for around ten minutes. Do not boil the herb along with the water as this may deactivate some of its important ingredients.
Chamomile is milder and is recommended for children to consume, most especially when the young ones are hyper. The usual dosage is two teaspoons of dried chamomile flower for every cup of tea.
Lavender is also a very soothing brew at bedtime (three flower heads to one cup of boiling water, immersed like catnip), and sniffing a few drops of its oil or putting it in your bubble bath has a similar calm-inducing effect. It can be also rubbed onto your skin during a massage and its flowers and seeds stuffed into your pillows.
In Traditional Chinese medicine, the longan fruit and sour jujube seed are also known to soothe the soul. The former is used to treat insomnia, while the latter is used with stronger herbs.
While the insomnia herbs discussed above may be used alone, you may also mix an herbal cocktail if you like. Try blending valerian with chamomile, catnip, or some other mild herbs like hops and passionflower. Add a small amount of the natural sweetener stevia for flavor if you find the taste a bit too robust to your taste. Don't drink excessively to spare yourself from sleep-disturbing trips to the loo.
While there is nothing basically wrong with depending on insomnia herbs, homeopathy, and aromatherapy to induce sleep, it is still best to let nature take its course and allow your body to drift off to sleep alone, the way it's wired for. To let your body perform at its best, a lifestyle overhaul is in order.
To prevent sleep problems, having an exercise regimen, proper stress management, and sticking to a healthy diet made up mostly of fruits and vegetables is the the most recommended way of life, aside from consuming your favorite cocktail of insomnia herbs. In the meantime, why don't you have a cup of relaxing Valerian-citrus brew? Cheers!
Get the amazing FREE course that reveals secret tips to cure insomnia and fall into energizing deep sleep at http://www.20daypersuasion.com/sleep-secret.htm courtesy of self-help expert, Michael Lee.
By Michael Lee
Published: 7/13/2007
**http://www.buzzle.com/articles/insomnia-herbs-natures-sleep-brew.html
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