September 22nd, 2007 by Phil

Learn hypnosis, EFT and NLP and much more. You can beat insomnia and attain deep refreshing sleep every night. Please watch the following video or visit How to Beat Insomnia

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September 19th, 2007 by Phil

Natural sleep remedies are increasingly popular among insomnia sufferers as they are generally non-addictive and safer compared to prescribed sleeping pills. In this article I will mention a few natural sleep remedies that are widely available on the market and explain some of their benefits and usage.

Please note that although natural sleep remedies are perceived as being safer than sleeping pills, they should still be taken with caution and should not be taken unnecessarily. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before considering taking any natural sleep remedies.

Natural sleep remedies may contain natural ingredients that may interfere with prescription medication or may not be suitable for you. Seeking medical advice is a must before considering taking any sleep aids or remedies.

Prescribed Sleeping pills on the other hand are generally bad news. Sleeping pills will break down your body’s natural sleep cycle and make sleep very difficult in the long term. It may also affect the amount of deep sleep you attain during the night as the chemicals in most major sleeping pills interfere with normal brain wave patterns.

You may find that you wake up feeling groggy, drowsy or tired. Other Side effects include urinary retention, blurred vision, dizziness and palpitations. Sleeping pills may help you get to sleep but with continual use your body will build tolerance, and you may find that you need to ‘up’ your dose to attain the same affect.

Here are some natural sleep remedies to consider: Standardized Valerian extract is a safe and non addictive sedative which works by calming the mind and body. It has been used for centuries and again is widely used. Valerian is available at most pharmacies and is a natural remedy to aid sleep. Taken before bedtime it can ease nerves and calm the mind to help you drift off to sleep. Lemon balm and Hops, are also soothing remedies which can calm and relax the mind and body.

If you are suffering from mild depression, this could be the cause of your insomnia. St John’s wort, is fast becoming a popular herbal remedy, it is widely available and is used to treat mild to moderate depression. As with all medicines it is recommended to consult your doctor for advice. It may be a natural remedy, but it may not be right for you.

To cope with fatigue and to boost your immune system, try Ginseng. Ginkgo Biloba is also widely available and can help improve memory, concentration and increase oxygen flow to the brain.

Although side effects are rare when taking natural sleep remedies, you should stop taking them immediately and seek medical advice if you experience anything unusual. To be honest it is best not to take anything at all. Instead pay attention to your sleep habits (also referred to as sleep hygiene). Your daily routine, habits, diet and emotional levels all play a part in how well you are able to sleep.

It’s far more effective to tackle the cause of insomnia rather than the symptoms alone. Here are some simple steps you can take to improve your sleep:

• Get up and sleep at the same time everyday.
• Wind down an hour or so before you sleep.
• Relax with some soothing music or chamomile tea.
• Leave your work at work!
• Expose yourself to sunlight in the day.
• Ensure that your bed is comfortable and supportive.
• Ensure your bedroom is quiet, dark and not to warm.
• Talk about your problems and don’t let your emotions build up.
• Remind yourself that bedtime is for sleep and not a time to worry.

I hope you find these simple tips useful.

Taking natural sleep remedies may aid sleep, however you may also want to consider alternative therapies and practices such as acupuncture, hypnosis and reflexology.

September 17th, 2007 by Phil

Sleep is an important and necessary part of life, without it your mind and body cannot function to its highest potential. Sleep can give you the strength and energy you need to tackle a stressful day. Sleep can enhance your mood, improve your health, strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of disease.
Recent studies have shown good sleep can prolong life and people who sleep more are less likely to develop a depression, diabetes and gain weight. With proper revitalizing sleep you not only feel like a different person, you are a different person. Sleep can give you life, make you feel brand new, and ready tackle anything.

So how has something so simple, so essential to restoring the mind and body’s health become so difficult to achieve? How has sleep become a waking nightmare and affected so many millions of people around the world?

For a lot of people the answer lies within the world we live in; from when we wake up we face a barrage of stress and yet we never pay attention to the early signs that the body is screaming out, and when we do, it’s too late, the damage has been done. We develop aches, pains and build excess tension which affects the mind and body, sleep is then inhibited.

We block the natural process as the sub-conscious has been continuously over-ridden by the conscious mind. Sleep becomes seemingly impossible and by forcing sleep we only make it more difficult and a vicious circle develops. But what you’ll be glad to hear is that your sub-conscious still knows how to sleep and in the next few posts we will be looking at some simple techniques and methods to help you restore a normal sleeping pattern.

September 14th, 2007 by Phil

So you’re suffering from insomnia, another sleepless night and you’re wondering how much more you can take before you crack. You’re tired, no you’re more than tired, you’re completely exhausted yet you still can’t sleep. You feel like you’re being punished for something you’ve done ‘Why can’t I sleep?!!’ ‘Why can’t I beat this insomnia?!’ ‘What’s wrong with me?!!’ You take another sleeping pill, hoping to fall asleep. You lie there awake, tormented by the clock as it ticks away any time left to sleep, any chance of being remotely energized or awake the next day. You can’t remember the last time you’ve slept well, you’ve tried all the sleep remedies but you can’t seem to overcome this problem, this nightmare, this dreaded insomnia.

Sound familiar? Over the next few weeks we’re going to look into insomnia in more depth. After all you wouldn’t go to war without knowing more about your enemy. By learning more about insomnia we can look at ways to deal with it and learn to overcome it.