I have insomnia. No matter what prescriptions I take I cannot sleep well. What are some nonaddictive remedies?!
Question: I have insomnia. No matter what prescriptions I take I cannot sleep well. What are some nonaddictive remedies.?
I've tried melatonin, Trazadone, sleep aids, etc.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Insomnia, headaches and migraines, digestive troubles and constipation, bloating and cramping, achy bones and moodiness and irritability are all symptoms of calcium deficiency. For calcium to be effectively absorbed it is essential for the human body to have sufficient supplies of vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin)
Sooooo eat more calcium rich foods ie ~ leafy and green vegies, cold water fishes such as sardines and salmon, organic almonds and sunflower seeds and walnuts, peanuts, dried beans , kale, broccoli and collard greens.
Eat more foods rich in vitamin D too ie ~ fish oils and cold water fishes such as salmon..... or simply get 10 - 15 minutes of safe sun exposure daily.
Carbonated drinks ie ~ sodas and soft drinks and antacids such as Mylanta, and also caffeine will rob you of your precious calcium supplies ... With carbonated drinks they leach the calcium from our bones and caffeine inhibits calciums absorption.
Calcium is needed in our bodies to maintain strong bones and healthy teeth, to keep your heart beating regularly, help metabolize your body's iron and aiding your nervous system with impulse transmissions.
Do you also suffer from fatigue and exhaustion, dizzy spells, excessive feelings of being cold, nasty headaches.?.?.? If so, these are all symptoms of iron deficiency anemia ...... without calcium your iron absorption will be inhibited.
Pump up you fresh filtered water intake too as the healthiest and happiest body will always be the most hydrated one.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Vitamin B3 (Niacin) work together to produce the brain chemical serotonin, which is essential for restful REM sleep, so take a multi B complex supplement that includes all the B's at least 2 - 3 hours before bedtime, ie ~ B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12...... do not buy any of the B complex of vitamins individually unless under instructions from a qualified practitioner or naturopath as the B complex all work best as a group.
Organic loose leaf chamomile tea (only organic will have therapeutic value as the commercial varieties have had way too much of the goodness pulverised from them) does wonderfull things for soothing frazzled nerves and calming a stressed body...... Organic Chamomile tea will also soothe headaches, indigestion and stomach pains of any sort and brilliant as a hot tea inhalant to relieve hayfever and other allergic conditions of the eyes, nose and lungs.
If you choose to use the organic loose leaf chamomile tea simply put 2 teaspoons full into a teapot, fill with boiled water and brew as you would a normal pot of tea for 10 - 15 minutes ........... the taste is a bit bland so perhaps spice it up with raw organic honey or a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice ?
Foods rich in Tryptophan will help induce natural sleep and aid in reducing anxiety and tension.
Avoid caffeine for a few hours before bedtime too.
foods rich in Tryptophan are ~ bananas, cottage cheese, milk, meat, fish, turkey, bananas, dried dates, peanuts and all protein rich foods ............. turkey sandwiches for supper may just do the trick buddy......... :0)
Naturally resolving the problem will always be the best way .... :0)
Sweet DReams
peace baby
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Sooooo eat more calcium rich foods ie ~ leafy and green vegies, cold water fishes such as sardines and salmon, organic almonds and sunflower seeds and walnuts, peanuts, dried beans , kale, broccoli and collard greens.
Eat more foods rich in vitamin D too ie ~ fish oils and cold water fishes such as salmon..... or simply get 10 - 15 minutes of safe sun exposure daily.
Carbonated drinks ie ~ sodas and soft drinks and antacids such as Mylanta, and also caffeine will rob you of your precious calcium supplies ... With carbonated drinks they leach the calcium from our bones and caffeine inhibits calciums absorption.
Calcium is needed in our bodies to maintain strong bones and healthy teeth, to keep your heart beating regularly, help metabolize your body's iron and aiding your nervous system with impulse transmissions.
Do you also suffer from fatigue and exhaustion, dizzy spells, excessive feelings of being cold, nasty headaches.?.?.? If so, these are all symptoms of iron deficiency anemia ...... without calcium your iron absorption will be inhibited.
Pump up you fresh filtered water intake too as the healthiest and happiest body will always be the most hydrated one.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and Vitamin B3 (Niacin) work together to produce the brain chemical serotonin, which is essential for restful REM sleep, so take a multi B complex supplement that includes all the B's at least 2 - 3 hours before bedtime, ie ~ B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12...... do not buy any of the B complex of vitamins individually unless under instructions from a qualified practitioner or naturopath as the B complex all work best as a group.
Organic loose leaf chamomile tea (only organic will have therapeutic value as the commercial varieties have had way too much of the goodness pulverised from them) does wonderfull things for soothing frazzled nerves and calming a stressed body...... Organic Chamomile tea will also soothe headaches, indigestion and stomach pains of any sort and brilliant as a hot tea inhalant to relieve hayfever and other allergic conditions of the eyes, nose and lungs.
If you choose to use the organic loose leaf chamomile tea simply put 2 teaspoons full into a teapot, fill with boiled water and brew as you would a normal pot of tea for 10 - 15 minutes ........... the taste is a bit bland so perhaps spice it up with raw organic honey or a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice ?
Foods rich in Tryptophan will help induce natural sleep and aid in reducing anxiety and tension.
Avoid caffeine for a few hours before bedtime too.
foods rich in Tryptophan are ~ bananas, cottage cheese, milk, meat, fish, turkey, bananas, dried dates, peanuts and all protein rich foods ............. turkey sandwiches for supper may just do the trick buddy......... :0)
Naturally resolving the problem will always be the best way .... :0)
Sweet DReams
peace baby
?Health Question & Answer
Friend, I was suffering from insomnia for 3 months. The doctors will give you pills which will make you either addicted to it or will jeopardize your health no matter whether you get sleep or not. You can try out the following home remedy which is commonly used in India to treat insomniac patients.
The remedy is simple. Take a glass of milk and boil it. On boiling, mix a tablespoon of poppy seeds and drink the milk when it is warm. Do this just before you go to bed.
The best treatment for insomnia is Ayurvedic treatment which uses herbs and does not harm your health. Ayurvedic doctors use a medicinal plant called "Sarpaganthi' which is 100% effective on all kind of insomniac conditions. But I don't know if Ayurveda is available on your country. It is a popular alternate treatment available in India. If you need more help please email me on "rameshk74 gmail com". I am glad to help youHealth Question & Answer
The remedy is simple. Take a glass of milk and boil it. On boiling, mix a tablespoon of poppy seeds and drink the milk when it is warm. Do this just before you go to bed.
The best treatment for insomnia is Ayurvedic treatment which uses herbs and does not harm your health. Ayurvedic doctors use a medicinal plant called "Sarpaganthi' which is 100% effective on all kind of insomniac conditions. But I don't know if Ayurveda is available on your country. It is a popular alternate treatment available in India. If you need more help please email me on "rameshk74 gmail com". I am glad to help youHealth Question & Answer
My doctor told me about a case where a guy was suffering from the same sleep deprivation thing as I was and he wanted to kill himself (I know, bad example) so he ran and ran until he would have a heart attack, and his family would get insurance money. Well that guy just puked everywhere and went home. The next night he tried the same thing, ran and ran til he would die, and he didn't succeed again. But he did sleep better that night and felt better the next day. Soon the guy just started running for fun and lost weight and slept better and blah blah blah. Maybe my doctor made that story up to get me to run but it worked. I sleep like a baby when I run, and if I don't run then I just have a glass or two of wine. Maybe my doctor was a good story teller or maybe he had hard medical evidence, either way the running helped me, plus I looked damn good at the beach by the end of the summer.Health Question & Answer
Meditation helps and there is an herb called Kava Kava that works really well too. Or you can take Valerian Root (another herb). You can get Kava in tea form or pill and Valerian Root comes in pills. Pachouli Oil also works really well. You can put it in your bath water or just sniff the bottle. You can get them all at health stores like GNC or you can find them online. Health Question & Answer
I feel your pain. I have taken all of the above, PLUS Lunesta, and Ambein. I have not found anything that really works. Sometimes, when my mind is up to sleeping as well...I make some camomeal (spl.?) tea and lay down and put on some sort of white noise. also I have found that the smell of lavender helps sometimes. Basically, whatever sooths you. but hey....us night owls gotta stick together. lolHealth Question & Answer
I HAVE INSOMNIA NO MATTER WHAT I TAKE NOTHING WORKS I STAY UP ALL NITE UNTIL I GET SLEEPY AND WHEN I ASK THE DOCTOR FOR SOMETHING HE WILL GIVE ME PILLS THAT DONT WORK SO I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING.Health Question & Answer
A simple antihistamine would help make you a little drowsy,and would be non addictive.
I drink hot milk with sugar,it knocks me out all the time!Health Question & Answer
I drink hot milk with sugar,it knocks me out all the time!Health Question & Answer
honestly, toke a little bit of cannabis.. Its not addictive and really relaxes the body.Health Question & Answer
Valerian or calcium. I sometimes eat vanilla ice cream before bed.Health Question & Answer
Try having your mommy rock you to sleep with a bottle of warm milk.Health Question & Answer
Smoke weeeeeed.Health Question & Answer
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