Over 100 million Americans have sleeping problems? This may be a shock to some people, but as we get older getting sleep and even rest is just not as easy as it once was.Â
That is why I have decided to share with you, The 4 Natural Herbs for Better Sleep.Â
We can all agree that lack of sleep can not only affect us but also the ones we spend our time with. Because of our lack of sleep, we tend to be tired, irritable and sometimes " hate to admit it" just not fun to be around.Â
No one wants to be that person, so we usually opt for over the counter sleep aids or something from our doctor to help with sleep. Those little pills they give us for sure put us to bed but they come at a cost.Â
Side effects such as grogginess, headache, elevated blood pressure and dizziness just to name a few. Well, I have good news for you.
What if you did not have to take those man-made drugs and actually get great all-night sleep. Without the risk of side effects or waking up groggy
Well, you can and the answer to this is with Natural Herbs. Below we have listed 4 natural herbs to help with sleep.Â
Valerian Root
Over the ages, people have chased the feeling of tranquility and Valerian Root is the go too. There are clinical studies on Valerian Root and how it induces Sleep.Â
Valerian Root is found in Europe, Asia, North America, and is known as a sedative herb because it's been used for centuries for the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and nervous hyperactivity.Â
Valerian root works by increasing GABA in the brain, reducing the activity levels оf the neurons in the central nervous system. Which helps lower anxiety and boosts feelings of relaxation and calmness.Â
Hops
Yes, Hops. Ever wonder why you or that person that loves beer gets sleepy? That's because the Hop flower is known to increase certain amino acids in the body and produces a sedative effect.
Causing you to sleep. So yes, that is why Joe gets sleepy and tired after throwing back a few of the cold ones.Â
Hops enhance GABA levels in the brain, eliciting sedative effects which are said to have resulted, from its ability to reduce the bodу temperature.
Lowering body temperature aids in inducing drowsiness and is an instrumental part of the body's sleep process.
Chamomile
This herb has been used for hundreds of years to help combat insomnia. In fact, chamomile has been called a sleep inducer by some healthcare professionals and is one of the oldest and most utilized herbs for medicinal purposes.Â
Chamomile in the form of an extract has been used as a mild sedative to calm nerves and reduce anxiety, treat insomnia, and other sleep problems.
It’s basic ingredient, Apegine is also known to enhance the transmission оf GABA in the brain which is instrumental in inducing sleep.
Lemon Balm
This green herb has been known to help relieve anxiety and stress which is the #1 cause of insomnia.
Used by ancient Romans, this herb has been put through the test of time and is still used today. Native to Europe, Nоrth Africa, and Asia. Â
 Dr. Andrew Weil, in his article, Vitamins, Supplements, Herbs, says ‘Lemon Balm has been used medicinally for centuries to address sleep disturbances including restlessness.
Lemon Balm increases GABA levels, as a result, of its antioxidants, hence improving sleep quality and relaxation.
Combination Of All 4 Herbs In OneÂ
The four herbs Chamomile, Hops, Valerian Root and Lemon Balm are amazing at helping you get a better nights sleep, but when combined together they are a herbal combination of nightly bliss.
This combination is an extremely delicate process so trying to make this mixture at home is almost near impossible.
Some home remedy professionals have tried to create this mixture but identifying how much of each element that is needed is the biggest obstacle.
Unlike regular supplements, each herb plays off of each other when combined to provide maximum sleep support.