I Find It Impossible To Sleep. Are There Any Natural Remedies I Could Try?

Not being able to sleep can be a real nightmare! It effects our emotions, and practically every part of our lives! Fortunately experts know that this problem affects each of us at some time in our lives, and there are some natural remedies available for you to try.

One of these is Lavender essential oil. This is one of the most common natural remedies for sleep problems. Its rich, strong fragrance really helps to sooth the mind and body, and usually aids in sending you to sleep. You can either put a few drops in the bath providing it is diluted down with carrier oil. Essential oil on its own can be irritable to the skin. Once you know what you are doing, you can use it in the bath and even to massage it into the skin. The most effective way of using the oil however, is to put a drop or two onto your pillow at night.

Failing that, there are various herbal remedies available in the form of tablets, tea and in powders too. You should have no problem finding any as there should be loads of herbal remedies under the vitamin and health section of any supermarket or chemist.

Try drinking a warm glass of milk. Milk, like many dairy products contain tryptophan - a substance that is known to make you fall into slumber. Add that with some healthy carbohydrates, like cereal, oats, and you may fall right into sleep. Your sleeplessness may be a symptom of another disorder - sleep apnea, which is serious. Many people who die in their sleep suffer from this ailment. Please go see your doctor.