12 Natural Sleep Aids to Help You Go to Sleep Easily and Soundly

1. Establish a consistent daily routine and habits

2. Don't use your bedroom for eating, reading, working or watching television.

3. Exercise regularly, but never before bed.

4. Take a hot bath an hour or two before bedtime for relaxation. Essential oils in your bath, such as chamomile, myrrh, ylang ylang and frankincense are soothing and calming to your body.

5. If your room is "too" quiet, playing a cd with nature sounds, such as rain falling or the ocean tides moving in and out are rythmic and relaxing.

6. Concentrate on pleasant thoughts and memories to ease your mind from troublesome or busy thinking.

7. Learn to use simple meditation techniques.

8. Establish a consistent bedtime and wake up time.

9. Eat a diet as close to nature as possible, so you are getting sufficient nutrients. This includes a diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables.

10. Take daily supplements of essential vitamins, minerals and omega-3 amino acids. Magnesium, calcium, zinc, vitamin B complex and omega-3 oils are necessary for many of the body's functions, especially for quality sleep.

11. Eat food with tryptophan, which promotes sleep. These can include: bananas, dates, figs, turkey, tuna, whole grain crackers, yogurt and nut butters.

12. Try natural sleep aids like herbs to strengthen the nervous system and calm you for restful sleep. Some popular herbs that promote sound sleep include: chamomile, valerian root, hops, kava kava, lemon balm, passionflower and skullcap.
    
    A lack of sleep, if it becomes chronic and untreated, can cause a multitude of health, emotional and psychological issues. Natural means are the best option for addressing issues that cause insomnia. The side effects of medications for inducing sleep can lead to confusion, sluggishness, restlessness, anxiety, drug dependency, agitation, dry mouth, depression and disruption of deeper sleep cycles.

    Take advantage of these twelve natural sleep aids, and I'm sure you'll find yourself resting better.
    

    
    
    
    

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