How to Relieve Insomnia Without Drugs!

In the days and times we live in it is very difficult to get the proper rest and sleep needed to keep us healthy. Most people resort to taking some sort of drug to help their bodies do what should come naturally. With all the possible side effects of sleep producing drugs it is a refreshing relief to have alternative choices available.

Side Effects of Sleep Producing Drugs:

Some of the possible side effects of sleep producing drugs are: drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness, difficulty with coordination, and sleepiness. Sleepiness and drowsiness are "side effects" of drugs that are created to "cause" you to fall sleep! Do you see anything wrong with this picture? There are warnings that state that most sleep medicines carry some risk of dependency and that you should not use sleep medicines for extended periods without first talking to your doctor. Some even warn that you should contact your doctor should you find yourself doing things like driving, eating, walking or engaging in other activities while asleep! Yikes!

Oh my, not Opium!

In the early 16^th century they experimented and used an alcoholic tincture of opium called Laudanum. According to Wikipedia in the 16^th century a man by the name of Phillip Von Hohenheim (who later changed his name to Paracelsus, meaning equal or greater than Celcus) an alchemist, physician, astrologer and general occultist named this tincture Laudanum after the Latin word "laudare meaning "to praise." He did this because the medicinal and analgesic (or pain killing effect) effects of Laudanum were very strong. He had no idea at the time that it was extremely addictive. Some side effects are actually worse for your body than others causing an increase in health issues you will need to address.

Natural Relief:

How about trying something that is helpful and works without all the side effects of medicine? We have found an incredible blend of essential oils that work to relax your body and cause you to fall asleep naturally without the risk of addiction. Citrus oils have been known to have a soothing effect helping you to relax. One blend of oils we found is a perfect mix that naturally causes you to become drowsy and fall asleep. Not a "side effect" just an effect because it is doing what it is intended to do. This specific blend of oils contains citrus oils like, orange, tangerine and lime among other ingredients. It has been found to be very effective when calming hyperactive children just by defusing it into the air! This may be an alternative to harmful drugs given to hyperactive children and has even been found to be beneficial when used by children who have frequent nightmares! This oil can even be used on the back of the neck for long lasting effects of calming and it smells wonderful!

Even Smell Affects Our Bodies!

Smells are often associated with emotions etc. Some smells, like coffee, cookies and bread are extremely relaxing and refreshing while other smells like pulp mills, tobacco and even farms can cause you to become sick to your stomach. So it makes perfect sense to use have a calming aroma before winding down for the night.

Lack of Sleep Can Kill You!

The benefits of getting your rest are crucial to your over all well being and the risks of the lack of sleep can even be deadly! In fact, according to an article on About.com:

"Researchers do not know exactly why we need sleep but we do know that lack of sleep can kill. In research studies, rats normally live two to three years, but if rats are totally deprived of sleep, they only live about five weeks. They also develop sores, their immune systems do not work well and their body temperature drops. Humans deprived of sleep for long periods begin hallucinating and develop other mental problems".

Sleep is so important for so many reasons not the least of these being concentration. It is during sleep that repair of damaged cells in your body is preformed. Memory function is very much affected by the lack of the proper amount of sleep. Continued lack of sleep causes you to run the risk of developing obesity, cardiovascular disease, infections and diabetes and many other health related problems.

Today, we have a wide array of herbs and oils that are used to produce much needed sleep without the risks. Certain blends of teas sipped just prior to bedtime are effective as well. Teas with Chamomile are always a plus. It may seem like such a simple thing but avoiding the urge to overeat before bed is extremely underrated when it comes to assisting your body in winding down to sleep. Also, avoid doing things in your bedroom that correlate with work like paper work for a job, bills, etc.

Taken orally as in a tea or topically as essential oils on the skin these natural healers are chocked full of health benefits. High quality essential oils will penetrate your cells and assist your body in the thing it should be able to do naturally. So drink calming tea, don't over eat and find a great supply for "therapeutic-grade essential oils. Then Rest, Relax and Sleep.