Natural Ways To Sleep Without Medication

- Difficulty falling asleep
- Not getting restful sleep
- Excessive wake ups in the middle of the night
Negative Effects of Insomnia
Most people need to have 7-8 hours of sleep a night. While getting sleep for some people is hard to get, there are several effects that come without getting sleep. They can consist of:
- Difficult to lose weight and can increase weight gain
- Weakens your immune system, making you susceptible to sickness
- Elevated blood pressure and increased the risk of diabetes
- Contribute to chronic pain
- Decreased focus, motor function
Ways To Sleep Without Medication
When you have troubles with sleep and tell your medical professional many will prescribe you a drug. These drugs can help with sleep but many have side effects and have a risk of dependency. A better alternative is to use a natural or herbal sleep product.
Natural and herbal sleep products use non-man made ingredients to foster a good nights sleep. These products can vary in types from chamomile tea, to your local herbal sleep aid supplement.
Overall having great sleep habits will help you get the best sleep quality:
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day
- Stick to a regular and routine sleep schedule
- Take warm baths or showers before bedtime
- Do deep breathing a relaxation exercises
- Go to bed when sleepy
- Turn off text messages and social media notifications at night
- Read at least 30 minutes before bed
- Reduce the amount of blue light exposure
With these tips, you should be able to help get a better nights sleep without having the need to take medications