Dont like taking tablets does anyone no a natural sleep aid?

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whiteystyle	I had bad sleeping patterns also, but taking some herbal tonics in tincture form with some juice will help establish your routine...I Suggest: Taking a tonic every night of: 10mls of oatstraw tincture 10mls of Skullcap tincture 10mls of lemonbalm 10mls of nettles 20mls of st johns wort.... this is a tonic which is like "food for the brain" to help get you into a good sleeping pattern... after one month, gradually decrease the dosage by half although keep the saint johns wort at 20mls always for insomnia (try not to take it more than 3 times per week....but if you do, dont take it for more than 2 weeks at a time): take Valerian 30mls Passion Flower 10mls kava Kava 10mls california poppy 10mls ALSO buy some good theraputic quality Lavender oil and put it in a diffuser while putting about 10 drops on your pillow and breathe deeply... you can get many of these products from online websites or supplement stores.... if you want sources, let me know;) best of luck! PS: do NOT take the bachs rescue remedy....it is for that, rescues which should not be taken regulary but for stressful situations, the person that wrote that before must have been misinformed Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Moofunk	You can buy herbal tinctures at somewhere like Holland & Barrat.Also,a couple of drops of Lavender oil on your pillow at night can help you get off to sleep. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

clare	sex is very good for going to sleep. or a stiff drink or some mary jane Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wonkyfella	Apparently, a glass of warm milk does the job... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gem	try a little Lavender oil on you pillow also - try to avoid any stimulants for at least 30 min before you go to bed - this includes the TV ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brian m	more activity during the day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jaicee J	This is really cool! there is a type of tea that will put you to sleep. and it works! Ohh this stuff is the best Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cimex	Before bedtime you first need to do something energetic, like going on a 3 mile cross country run. Then take a warm bath and lie in it for at least 15 minutes. After your bath you can try warm milk or perhaps a herbal sleeping aid, such as Passion Flower. Herba Gum or Sopor. Then climb into your bed and you can try self hypnosis to get yourself relaxed, and a **** can also help get you relaxed. You should then go out like a light and feel rested when you wake up the following morning? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Chalie M	manitol you can get it in a health store and its cheap. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Hannibal	lavender tends to relax a lot of people. other than that, drink some sleepytime tea. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

BigAl31	Chamomille tea is good, there is also a tea out there called "sleepy-time" tea, very good, (contains chamomille among other things.) As for your sleeping pattern, try going to bed and getting up at the same times every day. I know this sounds difficult if you've been up till 3am partying, but set that alarm and get up! You'll soon find that come whatever time you choose as your "go to sleep time" you'll be ready to hit the sack! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lisa	Melatonin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

monty	Sorry but "sex" you would sleep a lot better after making love it releaves stress and makes you physicaly tired try it . Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kittenpaw	A few things will really help a lot: 1. Even if it's hard at first, try to go to bed at the same time every night. 2. Put a few drops of Lavender oil on your pillow or, if you have a Lavender plant, crush some of the leaves and put them near your pillow. The scent is very soothing. 3. Not a lot of exercise in the evening, but a short (20 minute) walk after dinner is good. 4. Soft music or "nature sounds" helps me-- I have a sound machine alarm clock that has thunder, rain, waterfall, surf, rainforest, etc. sounds. 5. Once you're in bed, if you find it's hard to just put your head on the pillow and fall asleep, read a little bit of a magazine (like Reader's Digest) or a book that's light and doesn't require a lot of concentration and isn't too intense. Humor books are good here or even comic books. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rebel	Try Chamomile tea.. let it soak and you can even add some milk to it.. it will calm you and clear your mind..so you sleep better.!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stressed	warm milk with some freshly grated nutmeg.... or bowl of warm custard with grated nutmeg..... i swear the only thing that gives me a full sleep at night and it works with no side effects Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ibredd	bananas Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ENSEMBLE R	The best thing to use is Valerian Fluid extract you will sleep great and wake up feeling like you had a good sleep no drugged or ill feeling Highly highly recommend . Can get it from herbal Supplier can recommend www.littledragonsherbalhealth.co.uk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Peaceful Heretic	Rescue Remedy made from Bach Flower. Only a couple drops in a glass of water, and very effective. I've experienced no side effects. I usually take it with some SleepyTime tea, if I'm feeling really insomniatic. (is that even a word?) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mother_amethyst	Believe it or not, warm milk really works. You can also try valerian Root tea, or Chamomile tea. And don't forget the sleep enzymes in cooked turkey. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SkyGuy™	Full body stretching(about 10-15 mins worth) and warm/hot drink of your choice Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tristan [hypeKILLS]	hers my suggestions: drink warm milk eat turkey take a warm shower exercise atleast an 2hr before sleeping elevate your legs while sleeping, 15 degrees is enough (it actually helps) deep breathing exercises and lastly if nothing works read the dictionary see how far you can get before falling asleep Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sharondal y	a boring book and deem lights Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

toby	chamomile or Lavender tea Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

phoenix	chamomile tea is a mild sedative. i find that rather than letting it steep, i boil it for 3 to 5 minutes. this allows me to sleep with no problem. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

magiclady2007	nice warm bath warm drink relaxing music peace n quiet Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

moneywise	Establish a bedtime routine: It might look like this.... Read for 1/2 hour (in a chair, not your bed), take a 5 minute shower, have a cup of Sleepytime Tea (Celestial Seasonings makes it), brush your teeth, go to the bathroom (to 'offload' all that tea), get in bed and turn out the lights. Sleep! Don't use your bed for tv watching or reading. The only thing you should use your bed for is sleeping or having sex with your hubby. Try to wake up and go to sleep at roughly the same time every day. Lay off caffeine even if you think it isn't affecting you. Don't drink a lot of alcohol. It makes you feel sleepy but you'll have trouble staying asleep or sleeping well. Get exercise but don't do it within an hour of bedtime. All these things are pretty much verbatim from my dh's sleep doctor. They've been fairly effective for him and he was a sleep disaster. If you try all these things and still have a hard time sleeping, you might want to see a sleep doctor. Just keep in mind that he will ask about all these things so give them a try first. Happy ZZZZZZZZZ's Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Snshngrl	here's a suggestion... warm a mug of milk add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, teaspoon of sugar and a dash of Cinnamon...down that befor eyou lay down to sleep... turn out all the lights and leave a fan running, the constant humming noise will help put you to sleep... good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sue dean	have a turkey sandwich and a warm cup of milk at bedtime.turkey contains something that makes you sleepy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MAN ON A MISSION	not to sound perverted but masturbation is good. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Chet	If we offered you a miracle remedy that prevents and cures "Insomnia/Sleeplessness" would you buy it? Certainly you would. You won’t find it in a Pharmacy but at the Grocery Store. Try the Natural Cures for Insomnia/Sleeplessness. Insomnia or sleeplessness has assumed alarming proportions in present times, especially among the upper classes in urban areas. This is evident from the wide range of medication for this condition prescribed by physicians and sold by chemists. Instances of persons taking an overdose of sleeping pills with fatal results are quite frequent. Insomnia deprives a person of mental rest and thereby interferes with his activities in the daytime. It constitutes a severe health hazard when it becomes a habit. Sleep is a periodic state of rest for the body which is absolutely essential for its efficient functioning. Sleep gives relief from tension, rests the brain and body and a person wakes up in the morning fresh and relaxed after sleep. The amount of sleep, however, varies within very wide limits from individual to individual. Normally, 7-8 hours of sleep every night is adequate for most people. Some, however, do well with four to five hours because their sleep is deeper and more refreshing. Insomnia is common among the elderly for a variety of reasons. The sleep of the elderly is often punctuated by brief periods of wakefulness during the night. In such cases it is the quality rather than the quantity which is most affected. With age, there is gradual reduction of periods of deep sleep. The older person, therefore, gets roused easier. Sleep requirements also diminish with ageing. From 9 hours of sleep per night at the age of 12 the average sleep needs decrease to 8 hours at the age of 20, seven hours at 40, 6-1/2 hours at 60, and 6 hours at 80. Symptoms: The signs of pathological insomnia are dramatic changes in the duration and quality of sleep, persistent changes in sleep patterns, lapses of memory, and lack of concentration during the day. Other symptoms are emotional instability, loss of coordination, confusion, and a lingering feeling of indifference. Causes: The most common cause of sleeplessness is mental tension brought about by anxiety, worries, overwork, and overexcitement. Suppressed feelings of resentment, anger and bitterness may also cause insomnia. Constipation, dyspepsia, over-eating at night, excessive intake of tea or coffee, and going to bed hungry are among the other causes. Smoking is another unsuspected cause of insomnia as it irritates the nervous system, especially the nerves of the digestive system. Often, worrying about falling asleep is enough to keep one awake. The Cure: Sleeping pills are no remedy for sleeplessness. They are habit forming and become less effective when taken continuously. They lower the I.Q., dull the brain and can prove fatal if taken in excess or before or after alcohol. The side effects of sleeping pills include indigestion, skin rashes, lowered resistance to infection, circulatory and respiratory problems, poor appetite, high blood pressure, kidney and liver problems and mental confusion. To overcome the problem, one should adhere to a regular sleeping schedule, going to bed at a fixed time each night and getting up at a fixed time each morning. Early to bed and early to rise is a good rule. Two hours of sleep before midnight are more beneficial than four after. It is sheer folly for students, at examination times, to keep awake till long after midnight, drinking one cup of tea after another, as that is only apt to cause blackness and inability to concentrate in the examination hall. Research has shown that people with chronic insomnia almost invariably marked deficiencies of such key nutrients as B-complex vitamins, and vitamin C and D as also Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, and Zinc. The sleep mechanism is unable to function efficiently unless each of these nutrients is present in adequate amounts in the diet. A balanced diet with simple modifications in the eating pattern will go a long way in the treatment and cure of insomnia. Such a diet should exclude white flour products, sugar and its products, tea, coffee, chocolate, cola drinks, alcohol, fatty foods, fried foods, foods containing additives, that is chemicals for preserving, colouring and flavouring, excessive use of salt, and strong condiments. In the modified eating pattern, breakfast should consist of fresh and dried fruits, whole cereals, seeds and yogurt. Of the two main meals, one should consist of a large mixed salad and the other should be protein-based. A cup of milk sweetened with honey at bedtime is helpful as the amino-acid Tryptophan contained in milk induces sleep. Sleep is often elusive. Any attempt to force it only drives it further away. It is better to divert the mind with soft music or light reading. While going to bed, visualise a blank black wall occupying the entire field of vision. Turn your thoughts to light and cheerful matters. Use light bed clothes and relax. Do not lie on your back, put on your side with one or both knees brought well up and the head and shoulders slightly forward. During the night, the position of the arms and legs should be changed frequently and a healthy sleeper usually shifts from one side to the other several times in the course of the night. Controlled breathing is also a great help in inducing sleep. The method is to lie on your side in bed, and then take three deep breaths expanding the abdomen completely. Then hold your breath as long as you can. Next, take three more breaths and repeat the breath holding. While you hold your breath, carbon dioxide accumulates in the body and induces natural sleep. Regular, active exercising during the day and mild exercise at bedtime enhances the quantity and the quality of sleep. Exercise stimulates the elimination of lactic acid from the body which correlates with stress and muscular tension. Regular exercise also produces hormonal changes which are beneficial to the body and to the sleep pattern. Walking, jogging, skipping, swimming are all ideal exercises. Vigorous exercise should, however, be avoided at night as this can be over-stimulating. Yogasanas: Yoga helps a majority of cases of insomnia in two ways. Firstly, yoga treatment helps tone up the glandular, respiratory, and nervous system. Secondly, yoga also gives physical and mental relaxation as a safety value for one’s disturbing problems. The traditional yogasanas which are effective for insomnia patients are shirsana, sarvangasana, paschimottanasana, uttanasan, viparitakarni and shavasana. Hydrotherapy is also effective in treatment of insomnia. Application of hot packs to the spine before retiring, hot fomentation to the spine, hot footbath, or an alternate hot and cold footbath at bedtime are all time tested methods. The cold hip bath with the feet in hot water and the prolonged neutral immersion bath (92 o to 96 o F) at bed time, when one’s nerves are usually irritable, are also effective measures. Along with the various measures for the treatment of insomnia, all efforts should be made to eliminate as many stress factors as possible. The steps in this direction should include regular practice of any relaxation method or meditation technique, cultivating the art of doing things slowly (particularly activities like eating, walking and talking) limiting the working day to 9-10 hours and five and a half days weekly, cultivating a creative hobby and spending some time daily on this, avoiding working against unrealistic targets and completing one task before starting another. Hope this helps, Good Luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No