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10 Natural Remedies to Make You Sleep Fast and Peacefully

By on January 4, 2017

Sleeplessness or insomnia is a common problem these days due to stressful life, depression and long hours of work. Insomnia increases the risk of heart problem, diabetes and high blood pressure as well. It is very important to stay away from disturbance and distractions while you sleep.

Insomnia should be treated in a natural way to get good sleep

Insomnia should be treated in a natural way to get good sleep

There are some natural remedies to cure insomnia which will help you sleeping in a peaceful way and for long hours as well. You will definitely feel relaxed and peaceful after a good sleep. Let’s take a look at some useful home remedies to cure insomnia and sleep fast in a natural way.

Try natural ways to sleep in peace

Try natural ways to sleep in peace

1#Milk with Honey or Almond

Our brain produces serotonin which induces sleep and leads to a peaceful and relaxed mind. Both almond and milk are natural producers of serotonin and gives relaxed feeling as well. Honey also has that sedative effect which helps you get in bed easily. Just add 1 tbsp of honey to the warm milk and drink it before hitting the bed. You will get a relaxed sleep for sure.
Milk and almond are natural sleep inducers

Milk and almond are natural sleep inducers

2#Aroma Oils

Either burn some light scented aroma oil in your room or put few drops on your wrist. It will create some drowsiness for you and gives you a peaceful sleep. Make sure that these fragrances are not very strong or you may end up in headache and disturbed sleep.

3#Banana

You can have half banana before going to the bed as it is a natural sleep supplement and it also helps in relaxing the muscles. Banana also has tryptophan, magnesium and potassium which helps in giving a peaceful mind an better sleep.

Banana before bed helps in relaxing the mind

Banana before bed helps in relaxing the mind

4#Acupuncture

It is a process which includes the insertion of needles at certain pressure points that triggers off the sleep and keeps your mind relaxed. It also helps in releasing neuroendocrine chemicals that helps in giving a peaceful sleep. Acupuncture also helps in opening up the blocked channels that helps in signaling the brain for a better sleep process.

5#Exercises

There are certain exercises when done in a right way induces sleep and relaxes muscles as well. Some abdominal exercises and deep breathing along with meditation will relax your mind when done in the morning. Do not work out right before you go to bed as this might make your muscles pain and you will be restless. The best time to workout is morning so make the most of it.

Deep breathing relaxes the mind and helps in sleeping better

Deep breathing relaxes the mind and helps in sleeping better

6#Bottle Gourd juice

You can eat bottle guard by making its curry or you can drink its juice as well. Both ways it proves beneficial for your body as it has lot of fiber and nutrients. You can also extract the juice of bottle gourd and add equal quantity of sesame oil to it. Store it in a bottle and then you can massage your scalp with this juice before going off to bed at night. This will give you a relaxed sleep.

7#Poppy Seeds

You can eat 1 tsp of poppy seeds daily before hitting the bed to get a good sleep. Or just 1 hour before going to the bed, add 1 tsp of poppy seeds and coconut powder in some water to form a paste. Heat some butter in the pan and add a pinch of turmeric and cumin powder to it. Remove it from the heat and add poppy seeds paste to this mixture. Now add little salt for taste and consume this for a good sleep.

Poppy seeds helps in bringing in good sleep

Poppy seeds helps in bringing in good sleep

8#Lemon Bath

Take 2 tbsp of dry lemon balm or 8 tbsp of fresh lemon balm, add 2 tsp of chamomile oil to it and mix well. Now place these herbs in a mug and add 2 cups of boiling water to it. Let it remain there for 5 minutes and then strain this water and drink it 30 minutes before going to the bed.

9#Nutmeg

Mix 1/4th tsp of nutmeg powder in warm water or some fresh juice. You can also take 1 tsp of honey, a pinch of cinnamon powder and water. Now add this paste to a cup of boiling milk and stir well. Drink this milk every night to get a good and relaxed sleep.

Nutmeg relaxes the mind to give good sleep

Nutmeg relaxes the mind to give good sleep

10#Develop a Sleep Routine

You need to tell your mind that it is time for you to sleep now and snooze it at that time by making a routine. This will give you a natural sleep and also whether it is a working day or weekend, your mind will follow the same routine. It will tell you again and again that it is time to go to sleep and you will also feel better when you will wake up next day after a good and relaxed sleep.

Make it a habit to hit the bed at same time everyday and as early as possible

Make it a habit to hit the bed at same time everyday and as early as possible

Divya Sharma
Mrs. Divya Sharma is an avid writer with a vast experience of almost 15 years in writing career. She did her MA in English from IGNOU along with Diploma course in Journalism from YMCA, New Delhi. She has worked as a Content Manager with Times Of India, Noida for 10 years. Writing is her passion and she tries to give her best every time she writes on any given topic. Writing articles on home remedies is her area of interest and she has gained immense knowledge by writing and researching a lot in this field.
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