Natural Ways To Sleep Without Medication

Ever been at work, wishing you were in your bed. Well, you are not alone, the CDC says one in five people suffer from not getting enough sleep. Insomnia is common among all age groups and people but for a lot of people, it is mainly overlooked. But there are things you can do to help you beat Insomnia and have a better nights sleep.

Insomnia is not just a complete loss or lack of sleep. Actually, Insomnia has a like of factors within itself including:

• 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