10 Ways to Cure Insomnia ...

By Melanie • Jan 4, 2010

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.

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10. Limit Food, Liquids and Caffeine before Bed

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

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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7. Write down Your Worries

Write down Your Worries Are you having problems sleeping at night? I like to keep a pad of paper by my bed and write by thoughts and worries down. By doing this, I will no longer have to think about them in bed. This will give me lots of time to deal with them tomorrow when I wake up. How does this sound?

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Emmaline
2012-07-01T04:24:03.000Z
Hi I've had problems ever since I was a baby. It takes me at least 3 hours every night to fall asleep unless I'm extremely tired. My mom thinks its because I have the television on when I sleep but even when I don't I can't fall asleep for hours. I asked my mom if I could talk to my doctor but she doesn't think it's a problem. I've used all of your tips but nothing works. I'm constantly tired and almost always in a bad mood. I often have sleepless nights. Thoughts race in My head some are good some are bad. I just want to be able to sleep normaly. Please, I need some tips. I'm desperate to get normal sleep. Do you think I should consult my doctor? I would really appreciate some help! Thanks so much
Amy
2010-01-05T00:43:15.000Z
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 ):
Fatima
2010-01-04T19:18:37.000Z
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.
M.Glen
2010-01-04T20:59:08.000Z
What a great blog!!! Gorgeous pics and fabulous posts!
Tavia
2010-01-05T20:58:30.000Z
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.