How to Prevent Insomnia Naturally

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By Cheryl Heppard
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Counting sheep can only help to a certain extent when trying to fall asleep. Prescription medications are not a healthy solution to cure insomnia. There are many natural and effective treatments to prevent insomnia and help get a good nights sleep.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Melatonin
Compress
Chamomile tea
Music
Breathing tape
Passionflower tea
kava kava
foods high in tryptophan
melatonin

Step 1

Avoid eating a large meal two hours before bedtime. Digestion can be disruptive to relaxation.
Step 2

Take a hot bath in the evening before bedtime. Use relaxing essential oils such as lavendar or chamomile.
Step 3

Apply a hot or cold compress to your stomach. Many holistic health practioners believe that this will divert energy from the head which causes too much stimulation for relaxation.
Step 4

Valerian root tea or tincture may cause drowsiness in some people.
Step 5

Deep breathing can induce relaxation. Take slow, deep breaths, or listen to a breathing tape. See resources.
Step 6

Some research has shown that listening to music can induce sleep.
Step 7

Eat foods high in tryptopahn, such as turkey, bananas, figs, tuna, nut butter, etc.
Step 8

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Exercise vigorously on a daily basis.
Step 9

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Chamomile tea and kava kava are known for calming the body. Avoid chamomile if you have ragweed allergies.
Step 10

A calcium/magnesium supplement has a calming effect. Talk to your doctor about adding magnesium if you have a heart condition.
Step 11

Melatonin is a natural hormone which will induce sleep if your body is low on this hormone. Use only occasionally and do not give to children.