Sleep

 

This page is dedicated to all you tired people out there who have trouble getting to or having a good nights sleep.

There are many aspects you can try and I will search high and low for them for you.

Tell me what works for you or is there a specific item you need help with remember to email me.

Here is a couple of things to get us started.

Please consult your GP before taking any natural pills as some can affect your medication.

 

  • LAVENDER

    Lavender is the essential oil that kicked off the research into Aromatherapy.

    Rene Maurice Gatefosse was a scientist; He had an accident and burnt himself, The only thing to hand was Lavender oil so he applied this to the burn.

    After a couple of weeks he started to notice that the burn was healing faster and not much of a scar was present.

    He then started to loom at the scientific properties of plant oils and how thay worked on the body.

    Lavenders properties are that of a sedative,It can calm and soothe us. Try putting a couple of drops on your pillow or mix with a lotion or oil and massage into your body. Put a couple of drops into a cup of milk and pour into a nice warm bath, Relax in it with your favourite music.

  • VALERIAN

    This Herb has been used for centuries as a natural sedative for Insomniacs.

    You will find it in natural sleep remedies such as Kalms or you can buy it in a health shop on its own, Follow the guidelines on the packet.

    www.oas.od.nih.gov/factsheets/valerian.asp

  • ST JOHNS WORT

    (HYPERICUM PERFORATUM)

    Again this is a natural remedy for depression and has been used to treat mental disorders and nerve pain over many years and countries.

    You can buy this in many pharmacies and health shops.

    Read the label carefully as this can affect other medication.

    www.nccam.nih.gov/health/stjohnswort

  • MELATONIN

    This is a naturally occuring hormone in the body, Melatonin reacts with natural light and prepares the body for sleep.

    It is often known as the hormone of darkness.

    Its not availiable to buy in the UK but it is legal.

    Can be bought on the Internet inexpensively through proper health shops. Make sure you buy pharmacuetical grade as this is safer.

    www.melatonin-info.co.uk

    You can buy from these sites, Free Post and packaging

    www.agestop.co.uk

    www.biovea.co.uk