Discover 9 of the best natural sleep remedies that really work and lead to a great nights sleep. If you want to feel refreshed, alert and ready to face the day and ensure optimal health and well being you need sleep. Quality Sleep! This is the Science of Sleep.
- How Can We Achieve Quality Sleep?
- 9 Natural Sleep Remedies That Really Work.
- Natural Sleep Remedies 1 – Enjoy A Carb Snack Before Bed.
- Natural Sleep Remedies 2 – Eat Cherries, Drink Cherries.
- Avoid Insomnia by Going Banana’s To Gain Magnesium.
- Number 4 – Catnip Herbal Tea For Sleep Recipes!
- Number 5 – Sleep Inducing Saint John’s Wort
- Number 6 – A “Beer-y” Good Way To Sleep!
- Number 7 – Your Bedroom Needs To Be A Room For Sleep
- Number 8 – A Cup of Calming Chamomile
- Number 9 – How To Ensure You Are Tired? Exercise!
Before we introduce our natural sleep remedies let’s first briefly discuss the science of sleep.
How Can We Achieve Quality Sleep?
To gain a good night’s sleep, without the need to use sleeping pills, requires us to understand how we fall asleep. If we are to improve sleep and regain normal sleep pattern our body requires:
- Tryptophan – Amino Acid;.
- 5-hydroxy L- Tryptophan (5-HTP) – Compound produced from Tryptophan and a precursor to;.
- Serotonin – Neurotransmitter;.
- Melatonin – Hormone.
That may sound like a pharmaceutical nightmare!
However all of them are naturally occurring within our body. They are all connected and all are needed to achieve the sleep quality we seek.
Because they are all required, when one is out of balance so are the others or the others may not exist at all.
This imbalance is what leads to a lack of sleep, poor sleep quality and even the inability to become sleepy. If not treated this eventually leads to chronic insomnia.
How Do We Get A Good Night’s Sleep?
To begin the process which will lead us to achieving great sleep we need to eat or drink products that contain Tryptophan. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid .
Once ingested our body goes to work and converts the Tryptophan into 5-hydroxy L- Tryptophan (or 5-HTP), which in turn is converted into the neurotransmitter Serotonin.
The Serotonin then undergoes another chemical change within our body and converts to become a hormone.
It is at the very end of this body chemistry chain that we produce this hormone, known as Melatonin . It is the critical factor because it controls our sleep.
What Does Melatonin Have To Do With Sleep?
To achieve a great nights sleep we are dependent upon the body chemistry process described above.
Our sleep quality is controlled by Melatonin. What many people don’t realise is that the production of Melatonin is dependent upon our light source (or lack of it).
Simply put, the darker it becomes the more Melatonin our body produces. This starts the body chemistry process that makes our mind and body feel tired. Tiredness then tells us we need to sleep.
When we are exposed to light our body produces less Melatonin and this is why we experience feelings of alertness and become wide awake.
The Science of Sleep is fascinating and very specific.
The Initial Amino Acid Tryptophan is the only amino acid that converts to become 5-HTP which is responsible for the production of Serotonin and Melatonin.
Therefore the only way we can produce Melatonin is to increase our natural intake of Tryptophan .
9 Natural Sleep Remedies That Really Work.
Here they are, the natural remedies that help kickstart the science of sleep and enable you to achieve a great night’s sleep!
Natural Sleep Remedies 1 – Enjoy A Carb Snack Before Bed.
Forget all of the stories you may have been told about eating before bed.
Some say it prevents you from falling asleep. Others say it gives nightmares so you don’t stay asleep. Both are untrue. Although you will need to forget about Dr Aitkins Diet, if you want to use this remedy to achieve a good night’s rest!
In order for the essential Tryptophan Amino Acid to help you in your quest for sleep it needs to cross the blood-brain barrier. This barrier is basically a filter.
It allows certain substances to cross through and it blocks others. This ultimately keeps us safe and healthy.
The issue for many people who suffer with insomnia or other sleep problems is that the Tryptophan needs to compete with many other amino acids to make it through the blood-brain barrier.
By having a small Carbohydrate Snack, such as a cereal bar or a slice of bread, 15-20 minutes before bed our body produces insulin. This insulin boost diverts the other large chain amino acids to the muscles.
This gives the Tryptophan easier and less competitive passage through the blood brain barrier and into our cerebrospinal fluid.
Natural Sleep Remedies 2 – Eat Cherries, Drink Cherries.
Number 2 is so easy and delicious. It is the consumption of Cherries!
Cherries are jam packed full of the essential Amino Acid Tryptophan . This delicious and healthy fruit is an excellent way to naturally boosting our Tryptophan levels.
A handful of cherries, or a glass of quality tart cherry juice, is a sure fire way to make sure we drift off to sleep easily, and without the need for any medications.
This must be one of the easiest of all the natural sleep remedies that really work.
Avoid Insomnia by Going Banana’s To Gain Magnesium.
Magnesium is one of the most vitally important minerals for a healthy body and for achieving a good night’s sleep.
Magnesium effects how the bodies GABA receptors function. These receptors are responsible for the calming of our central nervous system.
This enables us to deal with anxiety, helps us feel relaxed and calm which aides our preparation for sleep.
Many people, mostly unaware, have a magnesium deficiency . While we can take natural magnesium supplements there is another way. A healthy and tasty way to boost our magnesium.
Eat Bananas.
Not only do bananas contain loads of central nervous system calming magnesium but they are also chock-a-block full of Tryptophan and Potassium as well.
An average sized banana taken 30-40 minutes before bed will add a magnesium boost. This begins the process of making our muscles relax and our tryptophan levels increase.
The humble banana is an excellent sleep aid. Another tip – due to the muscle relaxant quality you can have banana to ease jet lag!
Number 4 – Catnip Herbal Tea For Sleep Recipes!
I’ve talked about Catnip before in the post herbs for health and healing. It is one of the best herbal remedies making it a worthy number 4 in our natural sleep remedies that really work.
Catnip is a member of the mint family and is perfect for sleep due to it having a mild sedative effect…on humans.
While the active ingredient “nepetalactone“ makes your furry friend get frisky and crazy cute, it has the opposite effect on us.
It helps humans to combat anxiety, feel more relaxed, even decidedly drowsy and aids in our efforts to fall asleep.
A mug of Catnip Herbal Tea is an awesome way to get you ready for a good night’s rest.
To prepare the tea you will need:
- 4 teaspoons of dried catnip, or
- 4 tablespoons of fresh catnip (a small handful is fine)
- 2 cups of boiling water.
Simply add the catnip and boiling water to a heatproof vessel or saucepan.
Cover and let steep for at least 10 minutes.
Enjoy the tea 30 minutes before bed and enjoy a restful sleep.
Number 5 – Sleep Inducing Saint John’s Wort
You have likely heard of Saint John’s Wort being used to help with depression.
A key factor in its effectiveness for the treatment of anxiety and depression is because it aids relaxation and brings a sense of calm. These properties are also helpful in combating sleep disorders.
Saint John’s Wort is one of the best natural sleep aids as it helps us achieve deep sleep.
The active ingredient in Saint John’s Wort is “hypericin“ which is believed to help raise the serotonin levels in our body. As we know the more serotonin we have the more melatonin we produce and this leads to better sleep.
Saint John’s Wort is available as a herbal supplement or, if you can source the actual plant, you can prepare a delicious and tangy tea!
To prepare your tea you require:
- 2 teaspoons of dried Saint Johns Wort, plant tips and its flowers;
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- Heatproof container
In the same way we prepared the previous Catnip Tea, simply add the dried Saint John’s Wort herb to the boiled water, cover and steep for 10 minutes.
Then just strain and enjoy your wonderful natural home remedy, Saint John’s Wort tea, an hour before bed.
For even greater impact I recommend you also take it first thing in the morning. This won’t makes you drowsy but will enable the body to convert more of the serotonin into melatonin during the day.
Number 6 – A “Beer-y” Good Way To Sleep!
Sorry folks, simply a teasing title. I’m afraid that a bottle of beer isn’t on the menu, but one of its ingredients, hops, are!
The flower of the hop vine, best known for its use in beer production, can be made into a refreshing and tasty tea to calm the nerves and promote relaxation.
Heavenly Hop Tea
Make a wonderful hop tea to tackle insomnia and fall asleep in no time! This humble vine flower is also said to help with our sleep wake cycle as well as helping us fall asleep faster.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of dried hops;
- 4 cups of boiling water;
- 4 teaspoons honey.
Instructions
- Add the hops to your heatproof and sealable container.
- Pour in the freshly boiled water ensuring the hops are completely submerged.
- Seal the container making sure you are using a completely airtight lid.
- Let your hop flowers steep in the water for at least 6 hours. If time allows it is even better if left to steep longer. 24 hours if you have the time.
- Add a teaspoon of honey if the taste is too bitter for you. This is optional.
- Drink 1 cup of the hop tea, either hot or cold, 30 minutes before going to bed.
Notes
You will also need 1 heatproof and airtight container or jar to store your other servings of tea. Make sure the container you choose will allow the boiling water to completely cover the hops - recipe instructions step 2.
An easy way to gain the time needed to steep the hops is to prepare your tea in the morning and leave it to steep all day. Or while you are having your evening tea prepare a new batch and leave too steep overnight.
The tea will keep for up to 4 days when refrigerated.
This tea can be taken chilled or you can reheat. You can also add honey if you need more sweetness.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 21Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 0g
Number 7 – Your Bedroom Needs To Be A Room For Sleep
Before you reach for any Sleep Medications or Valerian, try number 7 of our natural sleep remedies. It is one of the most important, incredibly simple and extremely effective.
Simply put, your bedroom needs to become a place of peace and a room dedicated to sleep.
For those who have difficulty sleeping or suffer from insomnia you cannot have a bedroom which is just an extension of the family or living room!
You need to help your sleep hygiene so need to remove all potential distractions. Get rid of anything in the room that doesn’t promote a feeling of peace, calm and tranquility.
- Do you have a T.V in your room? It needs to go!
- Is there a Laptop or a Computer? Sorry but they should be gone.
- Regular use of your Cellular or mobile phone? They may be an alarm clock but they need to be gone.
- Tablets and e-Readers also need to be removed from your place of sleep.
- Do you have other devices that produces Blue light? This so called blue light is found in many electronic devices (televisions, computers, cell phones, e-readers) destroys the chance of sleeping through the night. Make sure they are gone.
- All LED and fluorescent light bulbs need to be turned off or removed.
Having any of these items in your bedroom can lead to sleep destroying stress.
Looking at the TV and thinking about the news equates to stress.
Looking at the computer and worrying about that email give us stress.
Electronic devices also prove to be a distraction. They stimulate your brain sending messages of “Stay Awake”.
Even if they are turned off, you need to make sure they are not emitting any light. This is commonly referred to as blue light.
It may be you think that your phone or laptop doesn’t impact you, but the national sleep foundation suggests that just the light that emits from a charging cell phone is enough to mess with your melatonin.
Remember melatonin production is affected by light. More light equals less melatonin. That equates to the brain getting signalled to stay awake.
Ditch the devices and replace them with items or objects that make you feel relaxed, peaceful and stress free. An essential oil diffuser with sleep enhancing aromatherapy oils is perfect!
If you are taking any Melatonin supplements don’t destroy their chances of working by sleeping where you will be impacted by light!
Number 8 – A Cup of Calming Chamomile
Chamomile, thanks to the active ingredient “apigenin” relaxes our muscles, possibly also binding to your GABA receptors and thereby having a calming effect.
It is also recognized that the properties found in chamomile act as a sedative. This is definitely one of the better known of all our natural sleep remedies.
While you can buy Chamomile Tea from the store it is easy and delicious (and in my opinion much more effective) when made fresh.
To prepare the chamomile tea you need:
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup of fresh chamomile flowers, or
- 2 generous tablespoons of dry flowers.
- 1 teaspoon of lemon balm – optional
To prepare fresh we use only the flower heads. This is the time to dig out your favorite teapot! If you don’t own a teapot grab a saucepan or large heat proof container.
To your teapot or saucepan add the chamomile, lemon balm and 4 cups of boiling water and let steep for 5-6 minutes. This tea is best served hot and you can add lemon and honey (or even milk) if you wish.
This medicinal herbal tea is prepared in exactly the same way if using dried chamomile.
Number 9 – How To Ensure You Are Tired? Exercise!
The last of our natural sleep remedies is exercise!
I hear many saying; but exercise boosts our energy.
And they would be correct! So perhaps it doesn’t seem a wise suggestion? Surely we don’t want an energy boost if we are trying to rest, relax and sleep right?
As we know, our body is brilliant.
Exercise does boost our energy, but our body is wise and will use it when it is needed.
More importantly exercise also tires us. When regular exercise is added to your daily routine you will naturally feel tired. Natural tiredness allows us to achieve better rest and stay asleep.
By adding exercise to our daily routine we will sleep better and have more energy when awake. Win-Win!
To be clear this is not something to do just before bed. Exercise is best done during the day and certainly not within 3 hours of when you are wishing to fall asleep.
So there they are. The 9 natural sleep remedies that really work.
I would love to hear your feedback and how effective you found the 9 natural remedies. Did the Science of Sleep work for you?
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Thanks Ike. Please do try the remedies and let me know how you get on. Wishing you good health.
I didn’t see valerian root recommended on this list, but it’s also very good for calming people down and helping them fall asleep.
I was shocked about the carb snack. I have eaten and drank sugary things before bed but it never helped me fall asleep better!
Cherries are spot on! If I ever ate them for dessert, I was hit with a huge food coma!
Hi
It often comes as a surprise when people see carbs mentioned. We are talking just a small amount not a lot! Food coma sounds interesting? Are you sure it was just cherries? Lol
Good health to you
Jason
Sleep! Well being that it is 1 am here and I am up, I need this article to help me go to sleep! I do well with melatonin chewable tablets, I also get better sleep when I workout late at night, it actually relaxes me. I have some magnesium drops at my house, I will start using these again as your article touched upon that!
Hi Chris
Glad you enjoyed the article. Definitely use magnesium as it is terrific for helping induce natural sleep.
J
I think that for me exercise and St. John’s Wort work best. There was another called Kava kava which also helps with relaxation and sleep.
I didn’t know that cherries could promote better sleep, so I definitely learned something today. Great idea on the hops tea, I’ve never heard of that until today.
Thanks for sharing this , it’s very informative.
glad you enjoyed the post Ian. Let me know how you find these remedies and thanks for the tips regarding other alternatives
This article is perfect for me. I sometimes have problems sleeping and get onto a cycle of using herbal remedies, such as Kalms night time, but then I find it difficult to stop. Not in an addictive way.
I do have a question, my daughter sleeps with a night light and you talk about the benefit of darkness for proper sleep. Will this affect her sleep quality? She doesn’t wake up or anything in the night.
This article is perfect for me. I sometimes have problems sleeping and get onto a cycle of using herbal remedies, such as Kalms night time, but then I find it difficult to stop. Not in an addictive way.
I do have a question, my daughter sleeps with a night light and you talk about the benefit of darkness for proper sleep. Will this affect her sleep quality? She doesn’t wake up or anything in the night.
This article is perfect for me. I sometimes have problems sleeping and get onto a cycle of using herbal remedies, such as Kalms night time, but then I find it difficult to stop. Not in an addictive way.
I do have a question, my daughter sleeps with a night light and you talk about the benefit of darkness for proper sleep. Will this affect her sleep quality? She doesn’t wake up or anything in the night.
Hi Ruth
Thanks for your comments. I’m glad you use herbal remedies for your sleep regularity. I’d suggest some of these strategies rather than relying on any form of pharmaceuticals
In terms of your daughter, if she goes to sleep easily and stays asleep and gets a good rested sleep then the night light is fine.
The only issue is if she was having broken sleep or couldn’t get to sleep . Then you might need to remove the light source.
Jason
Hey there,
I love your list of natural sleep remedies, I actually do a lot of them because I have trouble sleeping. I eat bananas every day, I eat carbs before bed and I go to the gym at least 5 days a week. Also no TV or computer in the bedroom.
There are still a few things on your list I haven’t tried yet so I will look into them too.
I don’t have too much trouble falling asleep, but I always wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep. Any advice?
Thank you!
Hi Randy
In terms of waking and not being able to go back to sleep I would suggest you invest in an aromatherapy diffuser and lavender essential oil. You can have this going during sleep and it is amazing at inducing rest and calm. I would think you probably wouldn’t be awake for very long before the aroma aided you falling back to sleep in no time. I have a post about aromatherapy diffusers and you can read it by clicking here.
Jason
Your point about removing distractions in the bedroom is especially true for me. I used to have a terrible time going to sleep and I would spend a long time right before bed on my phone and laptop. I realized this wrecked my natural rhythms and once I stopped this, I fell asleep faster and stayed asleep. I also stopped using my bed for work and just used it to sleep. Great info! I’ve always wanted to try chamomile tea!
Hi Philip
Thanks for your comments.
I think many people underestimate the impact electronic devices have on our sleep. Really pleased you got it sorted and are enjoying sleep again.
Do try the chamomile it’s as delicious as it is effective.
Best health to you
Jason
I’ve just bookmarked this post. I’m having some sleep issues so I will consider to give it a try all these 9 to get a better sleep. Rest is crucial to the function of all our body so I really like the way you gave us information for free that we can apply immediately without spending much money here. great post my friend
Many thanks my friend. I hope you try them, give them some time to work and enjoy great sleep. Try to remove electronic stimulus and add magnesium to the diet plus sour cherry juice – as much as you like.
Let me know how you get on
Jason
Hey Jason.
My secret for a good nights sleep is kick the old lady out the bed :)
Another good tip- get those darn sleep apnea mask to join the old lady.
On a serious note- follow both tips above; I did not know the cherries could help.
I will try them at bedtime. Bananas are great to soothe old muscles.
I really like the suggestion of getting rid of all distractions in bedroom( see above tips)a naaaawwww the electronic stuff :)
Exercise is a sure-fire way to get the body wanting some “z’s” .
Anyway buddy,oh yeah cold sheets and a warm blanket help.
Hey Edmund
Great to hear from you.
Love the message…you are of course right. If she’s making that much noise there’s only one answer..lol
If she complains you may need to stick to the bananas and cherries I’m afraid!
And totally agree, exercise helps hugely…so if you combine them, cherries, bananas, exercise (in the bedroom or out) you’ll be set
Best wishes my friend ;)
Jason
Great post…and most people think of exercise as some crazy, fast-paced, heart-rate building regime – for me though, I always sleep wayyyy better when I’m on holiday, simply because I’m walking tonnes due to exploring the new places I’m visiting!! :)
I’ve heard lavender is also great for inducing sleep? I love cherries and bananas (and carbs :P ) though, so may be giving these a try in the future!! :)
Thanks for sharing!!
you are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed the post. Lavender is another great aide for sleep and relaxation…a few drops of oil on a towel beside your pillow and sleep is going to be sound
Hope you try the remedies. Please let me know how you get on.
Jason
Hi Jason,
What a nice and interesting article, I really enjoyed reading it! I always thought that eating or drinking fruits in the evening wake us up. This is the reason I avoid fruits in before I go to sleep. I knew about the chamomile because my mother used to make me drink tea with chamomile since I was a child when I couldn’t fall in sleep. I am very happy that I discovered your website, I have bookmarked it so I can take a look and follow your great suggestions.
Thank you very much
Hey Daniella
Im very pleased the post is of use to you. There are many old stories about many aspects of eating before bed…most wrong. I’m not encouraging a 4 course meal…lol..but a snack of any of these fruits or carbs will give you a beautiful nights sleep…go for the sour cherry juice…its my personal favourite at the moment…and works amazingly well
jason
Hey, Jason!
Thank you for share these great alternatives for a good sleep night! I love your post and I love everything that helps to fall asleep: cereal, bread, banana, cherry, tea… My nights will be so much better from now on, lol.
Ok, let’s face the reality: I have a baby that is giving me a hard time some nights… and it’s so difficult to rest and wake up in a good mood. Let’s see how my brain and my body will react with your tips, ;)
I’ll let you know!
Hey Lana!
Thanks for your comments. I know sleep is definitely hard when you’re a Mum and have a baby who needs attention …and lots of it…
Please do let me know how you got on and which of the remedies you tried. Wishing you a great sleep!
Jason
Hello again, Jason,
Dropped back in order to review these recommendations and found a follow-up response from you. Thanks for the recommendation about the honey. I’m glad to hear that it won’t impact the effectiveness of the teas.
And you got this right about the sugar. Refined sugar is very bad stuff so I steer clear of it as much as possible.
Thanks for your support.
Linda
Hey Linda
Glad it was useful to you. Im very pleased.
While we all love sugar…lets admit it…we love health more…lol
much love
Jason
I am loving all of the natural alternatives out there in today’s market. So valuable going natural is. I am glad we are more knowledgeable on our food these days. I have used serotonin in my tea as a sweetener before and it really does make you tired. It does this not in a dreary kind of way but as in a I am going to relax your mind now type or way. Nice post, thanks,
Hi Chris,
I agree it’s great to natural and holistic products becoming more mainstream. I’m interested that used serotonin as a sweetener, that’s new to me, must check it out. Glad you enjoyed the post.
Jason
Hey, Jason!
Thanks so much for this post, I’m glad I found it!
My wife has the worst time sleeping (poor baby) and I worry so much for her!
We even have to sleep in separate rooms because I can’t sleep either! I’m afraid to move and wake her up once she DOES finally get to sleep. So, my rest is also interrupted if we’re together.
These are great suggestions and you have done an awesome job providing the science behind it! Thank you very much for this terrific info!
You also have a great website, altogether. Very interesting content and much needed nowadays.
Hey, helpful site and fantastic post!
Hey Donnie,
Thank you!
Definitely try some or all of these remedies…my favorite – Catnip Tea. It works beautifully.
The about me is in sidebar…but very small…Ill look at that now as I changed theme…
glad you liked the content
Hi Jason,
I’m not personally a tea drinker, but I love cherries and bananas!
Many people have nowadays a phone or tablet on their nightstands. And I have heard recently, I don’t know if it’s true, maybe you can elaborate on that, but these devices emit a blue light which stimulates your brain, so using these devices just before going to bed can prevent you from having a good night sleep! Do you have any thoughts on that?
Thanks
Sonia
Hey Sonia,
Thanks for writing in! Cherries and Bananas are all that’s needed! Although the Catnip Tea is my favorite…its delicious and I’m not a tea drinker either.
You are absolutely correct about mobiles and other electronic devices. The blue light emanates from them 24-7 if they are switched on, and results in your melatonin decreasing simply because there is “light” in the room…
This triggers your body to think…hello morning…and begin to activate the wake up function.
For good sleep leave them in another room or turn them off. The sound, while it may wake you if they ring or buzz in the night, isn’t as problematic as the levels of light emitted. Sadly this is the same as electronic/digital clocks…that light will also cause restless sleep…even though we assume its a helpful device which will wake us in the morning..
Jason
Very interesting stuff – I ended up on this article because I suffer from slight insomnia just recently ( I work from home and don’t get enough exercise most of the time! ).
I was really surprised by your recommendation to have a carb snack before bed time. I was always told that this is a big no go area for sleep?
Hi Chris,
I know…most people will tell you no carbs, especially before bed..and in most cases they are right, you don’t want to load up on carbs before bed…mainly because they add the fat!
BUT..a small carb snack…talking 1 slice of bread or a small cereal bar…will divert the large amino acids away from the blood-brain barrier and towards your muscles (due to insulin release) and allow your melatonin an easier pathway…and that’s what will help your sleep.
Give it a go and see how it works. I’d love to know how you get on…
ps….my personal favorite…catnip tea! Try it
Hello Jason,
This is too funny, I am getting ready to research an article I’d like to write regarding the troubled sleep of special needs kiddos and found your excellent information.
When I was a young mother, I was a student of natural herbal remedies and knew about Chamomile, but not Catnip. My sleep comes easily most of the time, it’s the frustrating problem of being awoken from slumber that I have to deal with and then not being able to get back to sleep.
So, do you think that drinking a cup of tea would help or hurt? I prefer being able to get up not feeling groggy.
And I was wondering, what are your thoughts regarding these remedies for little ones?
Thank you for your time and this important information.
Linda
Hey Linda,
Thanks for writing in. You should definitely try the teas! They enhance the Melatonin so not only will you sleep when it becomes darker, but you’ll wake more lively and alert when it becomes light! So its a win win…none of these will make you drowsy in the morning…I know how horrible that feeling is!
As for little ones, all of the remedies are fine for all age groups…the only one I would be wary of is saint John’s Wort as I find it very strong. It is perfectly OK for young people…but I’d recommend the others first.
Hope all is well with you
best health xx
Jason
Hi there, Jason,
This is great news. Thank you very much for your timely answer.
I am also glad to get the news about the teas and excited to try this with my 6-year-old daughter. My gut was telling me the teas would be fine, but I have to say I hadn’t thought about the St. John’s Wort.
Good insight and most appreciated. Stay well! I look forward to your next post.
Linda
Thank you Linda,
Please keep me informed about how your little one gets on…if the teas are too bitter for her…some honey added is a great sweetener and won’t have any negative impact on the way it works…avoid refined sugar as it messes with the aminos.
Much love
Jason
Great post and very timely! I struggle a lot with quality sleep. I’ll be trying several of the options you suggest, starting with cherries. I love cherries. Thanks!
Hi Kendy,
Definitely try the Cherries…as fruit or juice…the tart cherry juice is best if you can handle it…I love it.
But try others, believe it or not the Catnip Tea is incredible and really delicious!
Best health
Jason
Insomnia is one of the things that affect quite a number of people. And the last time I experienced this, i had a very terrible day the following day.
lack of sleep can really destabilize how the body functions.
I have really learnt quite a few new things on how to deal with insomnia.
I will put them to the test and see how it benefits me.
Hi Fidel,
Many thanks for tkaing the time to write in. You are correct Insomnia is a terrible thing and impacts the daily life of sufferers in many ways.
Please do try these natural sleep remedies that really work and let me know how you found them. If you can stay awake long enough.
Wishing you best health and a fantastic nights sleep.
Jason
Hi Jason,
Nice article, I really enjoyed reading it.
When I was younger I could have sleep every where and when ever I want to. The more the time is passing by, the more I find it difficult to sleep 8 hours a day.
I have tried the chamomile and it helped me a lot .I never tried something else, but now certainly will with the help of your helpful article
Thank you for this awesome article
Hi Daniella,
Many thanks for your comments. I think we all have more difficulty sleeping as we age, basically because unlike youth we just have so much more to think/worry about which keeps our minds overly active.
Do try the other remedies and I’d love to hear how you get on.
Best heath to you.
Jason