Is this you? Does it take a couple of cups of coffee or even more to get you going? Did you sleep good last night? How about the night before? When is the last time you actually slept all night through? If you don't have a clue, today's show is for you!
Ok, if that scene is all too familiar, let's talk about what might be keeping you from real rest!
Caffeine in any form, but expecially coffee
Tobacco
MSG, hello, Chinese food???
Aspartame
Even tea can keep some of you up pacing the floors.
Some prescription drugs
Illegal drugs
Diet pills-yea, loose weight, but don't sleep, I don't think so!
Hormone imbalances
Even snoring-you or soneone else
Constipation can keep you up!
Liver disorders
Depression
Various ailments like fibromyalgia
Adrenal Insuffiency
Neurotransmitter imbalance-Seretonin, etc.
And the big Kahuna-STRESS!!!!!!
OK, fluff up your pillow because in a few minutes I'm going to tell you how you can get a FULL night sleep!
OK, so you're not sleeping well! What's the big deal, you're a little tired and you'll catch up tomorrow! Not quite-here's what you can be doing to your body!
Chronic Insomnia is associated with a reduction in life span
yeah--early death
Lack of sleep lowers your immune system!
Chronic Insomnia increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Bottom line ................
A lack of sleep, especially if it is on going, causes you to
loose concentration.
Get grumpy
Have lots of irritability
Studies show it adds to your waist line, yes, makes you fat
Makes you look bad
And the worst of all makes you even more stressed out!!!
Stressed from lack of sleep. It's a vicious cycle.
OK, OK, OK enough bad news. If you're not sleeping good, no one has to tell you, do they??? Let's get to the good stuff! Herbs & teas that help with sleep are--
Catnip
Chamomile
Kava Kava
Lavender (oil applied topically to the temples or used in
Aromatherapy)
Alleviates Insomnia:
Marjoram
Passion Flower induces sleep and relaxation
Saint John's Wort powerfully alleviates insomnia
Schizandra
Valerian - but not if you have a liver condition!
And something else that just works is Melatonin. Not only does it work, it is said to boost immune function and can be helpful in fighting some types of cancer.
Magnesium - many people with sleep disorders are found to be magnesium deficient. A good Cal/Mag supplement, especially liquid is very helpful.
If you tend to be anemic, be sure to get iron, a lack of iron is related to insomnia.
Collagen/ Vitamin C
GABA, 5-HTP and amino acids are awesome for sleep as well as nerves, weight losss and a whole lot more.
DMAE increases daytime motivation and physical energy in insomnia patients as well as counteracts the daytime fatique often experienced by insomnia sufferers.
Lavender oil was diffused into the air of a nursing home for elderly persons. It was found that those residents who normally required sedatives could sleep just as soundly without them after the lavender diffusion.
Studies show that by increaseing you or your child's sleep you can increase their grade point average by an entire grade.
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