Coffee is a daily staple for most of us, and if you are trying to sleep better, its a habit that may not being doing you any favors. But, what is the alternative? A hot drink, particularly after dinner is very nice. But, perhaps it’s time to try something new….. Chamomile.
Matricaria camomilla, commonly called “Chamomile”, is native to southern and central Europe. This flowering plant is now widely grown in the United States, Argentina, Australia, Egypt and northern Africa. The leaves and flowers are dried and used as tea, either in teabags or in loose tea form.
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Depending on your relationship with food, it may surprise you to learn that your diet impacts your ability to fall asleep and maintain sleep at night. By eating a healthy diet, low in processed foods, sugar, fat, and preservatives, you may find that you can stop the cycle of insomnia and improve your overall health.
Consider these guidelines for a healthy sleep diet:
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Lavendar is not only a gorgeous color, but is also an old (and quite effective) plant for soothing raw nerves and calming the body. It is therefore, also a great plant for inducing sleep.
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If you have had a chance to read the “Sleeping Secrets Exposed” report then you may have already noted that excercise is an important part of any good sleep routine. It is a part of our body’s daily function and can really assist to burn off excess stress and energy that prevent us from sleeping properly.
Meditation too, has been identified as a useful treatment for insomnia and this requires concentration, deep breathing and sometimes some kind of visualisation as well as a good focus on releasing your muscles and letting go of stress.
One powerful way to combine both of these techniques to give your insomnia-busting a boost is through yoga.
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Many of you may have heard of the impact of light (or lack of it) on our bodies via the discovery of S.A.D (that’s seasonal affective disorder). Just as lack of light during winter can impact our mood, so light can have a positive “re-setting” function on our circadian rhythms (the cycles of our body – especially sleep).
The circadian rhythm is more a function of darkness and light rather than actual time of day. Bright light can discourage drowsiness, and darkness can cause sleepiness, day or night. Light therapy is a treatment used for people who suffer from circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Your body has an internal clock that tells it when it is time to be asleep and when it is time to be awake.
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