In a previous post, I mentioned the diseases that result from or are exacerbated by prolonged periods of sleep loss. ?Namely, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even death. ?Short term affects include moodiness, anxiety, increased chances of having an accident and lack of focus.

So if counting sheep isn’t working for you, you may want to try one of these natural remedies. ?It’s best to try one at a time. ?That way you’ll know which one is working.

• Chelated Magnesium?- acts as a natural muscle relaxer, 500 mgs/day
• Wild lettuce?(supplement) – calms restlessness, reduces anxiety, 30-120 mgs before bed
• Hops?(supplement) – the same hops found in beer, this supplement helps with anxiety and insomnia, 30-120 mgs
• Aromatherapy?- pure lavender spritzed on your pillow case before bed induces relaxation
• Hot water bottle?- placed at your feet draws the energy down out of your head to your feet
• Melatonin?- a natural hormone that controls sleep, low doses recommended to supplement at 0.3 – 0.5 mgs
• Yoga-Meditation/Prayer?- gentle stretches followed by meditation or prayer with deep, abdominal breathing
• Suntheanine?(supplement or food) – L-theanine is an amino acid found in green tea that increases energy during the day and a sense of calm at night, 50-200 mgs
• Valerian?- improves deep sleep and helps induce sleep, 200-800 mgs before bed. ?Valerian can have an energizing effect. ?If that happens, take in the morning rather than at night.

Questions? Leave a comment, email us at kat@YourInfiniteWellness.com or visit?Health.com?for more information. ?Sweet dreams!