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How to Use Natural Remedies to Treat Insomnia

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Insomnia is categorized as a lack of sleep that is uncontrollable. Whether you are swamped at work, have a full school schedule or are extremely stressed, insomnia can easily be triggered at times when you need sleep the most. With natural remedies, you are able to achieve a full night's sleep without having to consume highly addictive medications. Always consult your doctor if you are having issues with insomnia, as well as before consuming any natural remedy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Nutmeg Grinder Hot packs Pippali root (piper longum) Milk Honey Celery juice
  1. Step 1

    Grind four nutmegs into a fine powder 1 hour before going to sleep. Mix this powder with 1 tsp. of honey and consume on a nightly basis. The qualities within the nutmeg will help treat mild cases of insomnia.

  2. Step 2

    Heat up three hot packs (which can be purchased at any drug store) and place them directly on the spine. Lie on your stomach and place one hot pack at the top of your spine, one at the middle and the final one directly on your lower back. Leave the hot packs on your back for 15 to 20 minutes before going to bed.

  3. Step 3

    Grind pippali root until you have 1 tsp.of fine powder. Add this powder to 6 oz. of warm milk and stir until the elements are sufficiently mixed. Drink this mixture before bed on a nightly basis.

  4. Step 4

    Drink 3 oz. of fresh celery juice 1 hour before going to bed. The juices within celery are known to treat insomnia, and can help you fall asleep faster.

  5. Step 5

    Walk for 30 minutes every night after dinner to help reduce the amount of lactic acid in your body. The walking (or jogging) will improve the quality of your sleep, as well as reducing the amount of time it takes for you to go to sleep.

Tips & Warnings
  • By adding exercise to your daily routine, you will easily regain control of your sleeping patterns. Controlling your breathing is an easy way to drift off to sleep. Focus on breathing in and out in a slow and precise manner.
  • If your insomnia does not get better after a couple of weeks, visit your doctor; there could be a more serious issue at work.
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