In order to think and function better, and to boost your immune systems to fend off colds and the flu, you need to sleep. Eight hours of sleep each night is what you need and you will be surprised at the big difference it can make. If you can’t sleep, below, I am going to give you 10 ways to cure insomnia.
10. Limit food, liquids and caffeine before bed
I recommend you limiting any food, caffeine or liquids at least two hours before you go to bed. Before your body completely relaxes, it will need to start resting. This is definitely an easy way to go about curing insomnia.
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9. Check the medications
If you are on any type of medications, then you should check them to see if they are disrupting your sleep. If you have insomnia, then you should speak with your doctor or your herbalist in order to find some remedies.
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8. Exercise regularly
Is it just me or does it seem as if exercise cures everything? Exercise regularly, but make sure you do not do it too close to your bedtime. Your health affects the quality of your sleep. Some exercises that work great include walking, running, fencing or even yoga. It is important to get oxygen and move the body around. This will definitely help you cure insomnia.
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would it be too weird to say I really don’t like sleeping? I only sleep because it’s necessary.
I usually breathe in from one nostril and breathe out from another while holding the other closed. It somewhat helps. Cold makes me falls a sleep. On worse sleeping cases I wet my hair, pat water on my arms and legs and then come to bed for the warm feeling.
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What a great blog!!! Gorgeous pics and fabulous posts!
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Why thank you M.Glen! i’m glad you love the blog. we love it when readers like you let us know we’re doing something right!
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Thanks, I’ve been having trouble getting to sleep (used to being up all the time).
Yesterday I was tossing and turning in bed for 2 hours before finally drifting off! horrible ):
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Very nice post indeed. Many very useful tips.
I know some people need noise to fall asleep and others have to have total silence.
Sleep is extremely important for the rest of your health..I have been there before, and after numerous tests and a trip to ER, it turned out that I was suffering from sleep deprivation. Lack of restful sleep can really mess up your Circadian Rhythm.
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oh wow! yeah my mom always keeps telling me the same thing.. but thankfully for me, i need some noise to fall asleep – which seems to be an easier case than total silence!
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well the blog won’t cure insomnia for sure, but it does give you something to do when you’re not able to sleep :P
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Another reason besides worries will be my family that is keeping me awake all the time. When I want to sleep they think of some reason to keep me awake.
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hahaha. well Tavia, maybe you should get a ‘Do not disturb’ sign and post it on your door every time you want to sleep :P
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I don’t need to sleep much….5 hours tops, weekends maybe 6….but the best way to sleep like a baby is to take a relaxing shower, then drink a bottle of beer and go straight to bed….it really works, cause beer is good for nerves, relaxes you without having to drinks pills
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Hey bobs,
i agree that a good bath gets me relaxed enough to fall asleep.. though i really don’t like beer too much, so doubt i’ll be trying that part out.
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