Narz
06-26-2002, 03:43 AM
I'm looking for a natural herb to help me fall asleep at night. I have a major insomnia problem. Thanks for any suggestions!
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drs
06-26-2002, 09:04 AM
The one I know about is 1/4 cup honey, and 2teas. apple cider vinegar take a teas. an hour before bedtime. And every hour after that if still awake.
No caffine in the pm. or alcohol. Take a pm shower helps too. Nothing stimulating, relax as much as possible.
After doing the honey/vinegar treatments for a few nights it should start working. Something in this combo. And great as a natural cough med. too. The vinegar I use is the kind with the 'mother' in it. More nutrients than plain.
Also try and get enough water daily.
Do you do stretching excersizes? Can someone give you a back rub? Maybe your tense about not being able to fall asleep.
A combination of these things may help.
No caffine in the pm. or alcohol. Take a pm shower helps too. Nothing stimulating, relax as much as possible.
After doing the honey/vinegar treatments for a few nights it should start working. Something in this combo. And great as a natural cough med. too. The vinegar I use is the kind with the 'mother' in it. More nutrients than plain.
Also try and get enough water daily.
Do you do stretching excersizes? Can someone give you a back rub? Maybe your tense about not being able to fall asleep.
A combination of these things may help.
Narz
06-26-2002, 05:43 PM
Thanks drs, I think it is probably mostly stress related but I will try that honey tea mix sometime.
all things
06-26-2002, 10:56 PM
If you don't mind pills, there are quite a few herbal type supplements to fight insomnia. I had the kind of insomnia where I'd wake up about 3 a.m. and wouldn't be able to get back to sleep. Someone suggested Benadryl, but I didn't want to take real chemicals. I will use it in a pinch, and it isn't addictive. Valerian and GABA are both "nature's valium". 5-HTP especially with valerian in it is very helpful. But everybody is different. I'm helped by these things, maybe you won't be. But they are natural, so you won't be taking any risks. Valerian, GABA, and 5-HTP will also smooth out daytime irritability; adjust accordingly.