Getting A Good Night's Sleep!
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 70% of Americans have trouble sleeping through the night. The go-to methods of getting to sleep like milk,counting sheep, reading or taking sleeping pills are outdated and even dangerous.
The good news: Some of the best sleep doctors in the country have pinpointed several incredibly effective ways to get the sleep, your body and mind desire.
So, if you're ready to put an end to your insomnia problems once and for all-no prescriptions required, just continue reading...
1)The Unusual Rxs-
Use unusual remedies to fall asleep faster.
a) A Nap Before Bed-
Think taking a nap will invite insomnia later on? No so. Done right, napping is a great way to renew your energy now and keep you from being overtired later, which can make falling asleep harder. The trick: Make your nap 30 to 40 minutes-tops; a longer nap gets you into deeper stages of sleep, from which it's more difficult to awaken.
b) Check You Medicine Cabinet-
For insomnia triggers. Allergy meds made with decongestants (such as pseudoephedrine) can heighten alertness, Another example: Certain antidepressants-in particular Wellbutin (bupropion) and Effexor (venlafaxine) make it hard to sleep through the night. Talk to yourdoctor about switching to meds that don't have these side effects and you can visit the "Sandman" much easier.
c) Aromatheraphy-
Filling the air with a floral scent practically guarantees pleasant dreams.
To use: Simply place of bowl of rose potpourri on the bedside table.
Where to find? Go to GiftsREternal.com, $8 or go to Sachet.com, $13 for 16 oz.
d) Soft Music-
Insomniacs who listened to soft music for 45 minutes before bed enjoyed a 35% improvement in sleep quality. Not sure what type of music to listen to? Invest in a CD with soothing sounds already available.
Where to find? Go to amazon.com and purchase the CD-The Most Soothing Lullabies in the Universe. Price-$11.
2) Natural Sleep Rxs-
If you still need help with getting to sleep-go to Mother Nature's medicine cabinet.
a) Valerian-
If you find yourself tossing and turning use the herbal rx-Valerian. Chemical makeup similar to Valium, but much safer and non-addictive.
Where to find and the proper dose? Look for Valerian at health-food stores and take 60-mg. an hour or two before bed. *
b) 5-HTP-
Short for 5-hydroxytrytophan. It's an amino acid used by the brain to make serotonin, a hormone that plays a significant role in regulating sleep.
Dose to take? 100-mg dose an hour or two before bed.
c) Drink Tea-
Old Rx- milk, new rx- Chamomile tea. Milk doesn't agree with everyone, so if your looking for an alternative, then try Chamomile tea. Chamomile extract are given to some animals instead of the usual tranquilizers. Drink a cup an hour before bed.
Look for Chamomile tea at health-food stores or supermarkets.
* Check with your doctor before taking any type of supplement.
3) Exercise More-
Moving more throughout the day, may be more effective than naps, roses and chamomile tea.
a) Yoga-
Simple yoga moves significantly boosts your quality of sleep by training your mind and body to be receptive to- and actually achieve-peacefulness. Not sure where to find a yoga class? Download a yoga routine for free at yoga.org.nz and try to practice it for 15 minutes daily.
b) Walking-
Walk for 20 to 30 minutes- 3 to 4 times a week. Walking regularly gets your body rhythms back on track, helping you to get that 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night.
Important note: Make sure to walk 3 to 4 hours before bed, 1 to 2 hours before bed, may cause you to feel more alert and revved up and make getting to sleep difficult.
Those are your simple, effective and harmless remedies to get 7 to 8 hours of good sound sleep.
Good Luck!
JGib--
SupermarketRxs!
There are medication that even they are designed to help with specific problems, they can often have negative side effects. There are medication that can disrupt the normal balance of the body and lead to a disruption in sleep or insomnia.
Posted by: Buy Fioricet Online | December 11, 2009 at 02:11 AM
More & more people know that blog are good for every one where we get lots of information any topics !!!
Posted by: Increase Penis Size | December 26, 2009 at 01:59 PM