Natural Sleepaids

Sleep disorder is the inability to get a good night's sleep. The condition has more to do with quality of sleep than quantity; in fact, some people need as little as four hours per night. The causes of sleep disorders include mental anguish, breathing problems, uncomfortable or erratic sleeping arrangements, drug and alcohol misuse, digestive disorders, and depression, among many others.

Alternative medicine treatment for sleep can be considered as a natural sleep aid, because it stimulates the body naturally to bring back normal sleep pattern. Natural sleeping aids are becoming more and more popular now a day’s because of no side effects such as day time sleepiness and it does not make addiction.

Just remember that not everything will work for everyone so need some trial and error (and a fair bit of patience) may be needed for choosing best natural sleep aid.

Natural Herbal as sleep aid
It is estimated that about half of all sleeping problem cases are attributed to psychological disorders such as grief, stress, depression, stress and anxiety. In such cases herbal sleep aids can be quite helpful, not only in helping to get some good night sleep, but in nourishing the nervous system as well.
Some of the herbs useful as sleep aids are: Calamus root, Chamomile, Valerian root, Jatamansi, Passion Flower, St John's wort, Skullcap and Ashwagandha.

Natural Homeopathic Remedies as sleep aid
Homeopathy is nano-pharmacology which uses very small doses to treat the illness. Homeopathy sleep remedies can effectively be considered as natural sleep aid by calming down mind by stimulating our own body system.
Some useful natural homeopathic remedies are Agaricus Muscarius, Ambra Grisea, Avena Sativa, Calcarea Carbonica, Camphora, Cannabis Indica, Chloralum, Cocculus, Coffea Cruda, Cypripedium, Daphne Indica, Gelsemium, Ignatia, Lecithin, Passiflora Incarnata, Sumbul, Xanthoxylum

Yoga sleep therapy for insomnia
Yoga refers to be the traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. It has the ability to balance body, mind & spirit. Yoga sleep therapy can be effective for the treatment of sleeping disorders, by activating glandular systems responsible for the illness.
Some of the yoga poses or yoga exercises beneficial for can’t sleep are Tadasana, Salabhasana, Bhujangasana and Shavasana.

Pranayama as sleep aid
Pranayama is the technique of collecting and storing more prana (life) from the air (oxygen) we breathe, or in simple words pranayama control life force. Several researches suggest the power of pranayama in treating stress related disorders, asthma, and oxidative stress. So pranayam can be considered as a sleep aid. Yoga practitioners who practice pranayama experience strong and controlled mind.
Some useful pranayama are: Deep Breathing, Anuloma Viloma, Bhastrika, Kapalabhati and Shauchapranayama.

Yoga nidra as sleeping aid for insomnia
Yoga Nidra, may be rendered in English as "yogic sleep" or "sleep of the yogis". Yoga Nidra works very effectively on mental resolve, will power, resolutions and calms you thus useful for sleep disorders.

Holistic Acupressure healing touch sleeping aid
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, a human body is considered as a mini nature. When the sun descends, the night is coming; meanwhile the Qi (vital energy) and blood slip into the interior and human fall into sleep. If Qi and blood can not slip into the interior in the evening because of any reasons, you will get into sleep disorder.

Acupressure sleep healing is particularly effective in treating sleep disorders such as insomnia. Many people report immediate improvements in their sleeping habits. With acupressure, the sensation of sleep comes easily, lasts without interruption, and is deeper and more refreshing.

Reflexology massage as sleeping aid
Our whole body organs have reflex points on our foot and hands. So diseases can be treated by stimulating the reflex points of the organ responsible for the disease. Reflexology treatment can be used in support of other treatments for sleeping problems. Reflexology is simple to do and have no side effects and many benefits not only to as sleep aid, but provide goodness for overall body system.

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