One of the most difficult problems these days is what is

called a sleep disorder or Insomnia. People have long

lasting stress related problems which can present in

many cases as a sleep disorder or Insomnia. To cope with

Insomnia people tend to opt for more and more pills. But

pills have many adverse effects, first and foremost is

probably the tendency to addiction. One should look for

more natural remedies.

Exercise helps to release pent-up stress. It strengthens

the body and at the same time tires and relaxes it. It

also helps the body to cope with ongoing stress. Good

exercises are walking, swimming or step aerobics.

For your mind to relax fast it is important to learn to

relax your body, which many of us probably don't do.

Progressive muscle relaxation is good to try. With

progressive muscle relaxation, the body systematically

releases its tension. Give it a go as you read.Start with

your toes and tense and relax each muscle on your way

to the top of your head.

Up to 60% of all visits to primary care physicians are for

stress related complaints. Massage has an amazing

effect on the bodies nervous system. When a massage

activates the bodies parasympathetic nervous system, it

counteracts the bodies negative response to stress,

relaxing muscle tension and allowing heart rate, blood

pressure and circulation to return to normal.Not only that

but it's Fun!

Massage not only improves the circulation of the blood,

but also increases the circulation of the lymphatic system

helping the body to fight off infection and speeding

recovery from injuries and illness. It promotes sleep

helping to cure insomnia, helping to insulate the mind

from day-to-day stress and enhancing the bodies immune

system. A good night's sleep cannot only help you to stay

alert, bright and focused the next day but also it can also

keep you healthy in the long run.

Meditation helps to rest both to the mind and the body.

This deep rest helps the body to eliminate deeply rooted

stress that sleep or a holiday never seem to touch. This

relief of tension on the nervous system and the brain

helps you to sleep better. Meditation can be helpful for

those in critical occupations, such as the military, police,

airline or hospital personnel. Similarly meditation can be

helpful for sleep problems arising due to jet lag.

Various researches and studies have showed that

mediation can be the ultimate stress reliever and a

relaxing natural way for better sleep. Meditation helps

the body to and rejuvenates the senses. If practiced

regularly mediation helps significantly in the most serious

sleep disorders and Insomnia.

A better diet helps your body cope with all types of

stress. Avoid too many alcoholic, acidic and sour

substances. Eliminate caffeine completely from the diet.

"Stimulants are Bad" for sleep disorders and Insomnia.

Good foods mainly refer to foods such tuna, halibut,

pumpkin artichokes, avocados, almonds, eggs, bok choy,

peaches, walnuts, apricots, oats, asparagus, potatoes,

buckwheat, and bananas. Absolutely NO visible white fat.

Milk is rich in protein and also contains tryptophan which

helps in inducing better sleep.

Herbs are Good! We at www.getofftosleep.com use a lot

of herbs!

Herbal Tea is a prime example of a Herbal Remedy. A

herbal tea, or tisane in English or ptisane in Greek, is an

herbal infusion mainly comprising of white, yellow, black,

oolong and green tea. Other ingredients of herbal tea

may also include fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds and

roots of natural herbs.

Pour boiling water over the herbs and let them steep for

a few minutes. Strain and sweeten if required/desired.

Other common ingredients that can be found in herbal

teas are rose hips often blended with hibiscus, rosemary,

sage, sassafras, skullcap, stag horn, sumac, stevia,

thyme, tulsi, uncaria and tomentosa. Herbal teas are said

to have numerous health benefits and medicinal

qualities. Some specific varieties can have a calming

effect on the nervous system that acting as a sedative

offering a healthy, nontoxic alternative to prescription

drugs. For insomnia herbal tea works best when taken

right at bedtime to help you get to sleep.

According to professional herbalists herbal tea can

naturally relieve insomnia and correct the problems within

the body that cause these symptoms.

Some common natural herbs like hops and valerian are

effective in relaxing the nervous system for a natural and

restorative sleep. Herbal tea also makes a pleasant-

tasting drink for all occasions that helps to calm the body

and relax the mind to promote a deep restful sleep.