We’ve written a few different posts about natural insomnia cures – particularly when it comes to food and diet. With the help of AOL Health, we thought we’d round up some suggested natural insomnia remedies you can try today.
Hops – Work as a mild sedative.
Jamaican Dogwood – Acts as a muscle relaxant.
L-theanine – An amino acid found in green tea; promotes alertness during the day and a deeper sleep at night.
Lavender – Studies have shown that lavender aromatherapy can aid sleep.
Magnesium/Calcium – Natural sleep boosters.
Melatonin – A hormone that controls sleep; but it’s unregulated and comes with side-effects.
Valerian – May promote deeper sleep, improve speed of falling asleep and sleep quality. Needs to be taken long term for best results – but may carry it’s own health risks and side-effects.
Wild Lettuce – Reduces anxiety and may quell restless leg syndrome.
Yoga or Meditation – Promote inner calm; we’ve written about yoga and insomnia before.
Never forget that any products marked as natural may still come with side-effects and their own risks. Not all ‘natural’ products are regulated.
You should always speak to your doctor before significantly changing your diet or taking new supplements or medications.
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