Hello World! Welcome Friends! Many people experience stress and anxiety at night, which prevents them from falling asleep or sleeping peacefully. Several of them resort to drug-induced sleep so that they can function properly during the day. However, several holistic ways can help people have a peaceful shuteye throughout the night.
Experts say that people should recognize sleep as a form of self-care and practice natural ways to strengthen their relationship with sleep. So if you have been struggling with getting peaceful sleep at night, you can try these holistic remedies.
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Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets were originally used to calm children who suffered from anxiety disorders or ADHD. People started to gradually notice the benefits of using them for better sleep at night.
A weighted blanket is a form of stress blanket scientifically proven to apply Deep Touch Pressure therapy. The added weight puts a slight amount of pressure on your body, which gives you a feeling of getting hugged.
Studies have also shown that using a weighted blanket produces hormones in the human brain that reduce stress and anxiety and inducing sleep. People who use weighted blankets say that they wake up every morning completely relaxed and refreshed.
Meditation
There are several forms of meditation that you can indulge in during the day or before you sleep at night. You can either do some yoga and stretch your body or practice breathing exercises. Some people listen to guided meditation through apps on their smartphones.
Meditation can help you organize your thoughts and connect with your mind so you can feel at ease. If you practice yogic meditation, you can use your internal vibrations to calm yourself. Meditation can not only help you sleep better at night, but it is also a great way to take care of your overall well-being. Many people also pair meditation with taking supplements like Nature’s Happiness that help to ease their symptoms of anxiety, to prep themselves for that time of relaxation.
Listening to Calming Music
You can find calming music in every genre that can help you when you have trouble sleeping at night. Every person has a different choice when it comes to music. Even if you like R&B music, you can play some slow numbers that can lull you to sleep. Studies have shown that cello, flute, and piano music have the most soothing effects on human minds and can help you fall asleep faster.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can be extremely helpful in relaxing your mind and body for a peaceful sleep at night. There are several ways to introduce calming aromas in your bedroom. You can either use essential oils in a humidifier, which helps you breathe well and keeps your skin hydrated.
Or you can burn some scented candles or incense sticks in your room. If you do not want to light a fire or add humidity in your bedroom, you can use a diffuser with essential oils. Ylang-ylang, lavender, spearmint, and bergamot are some of the most relaxing aromas that can help you sleep faster and better.
Have a Drink
No, we’re not talking about having a glass of wine or a nightcap! Staying properly hydrated throughout the day can help sleep, and you can even get cbd water enhancers to help out with this if you know you struggle to drink enough during the day. As well as the obvious hydration, water can help the body regulate its temperature, which is an important factor when it comes to feeling sleepy. Instead of alcohol in the evening, you can sip some warm milk with honey or herbal tea to induce natural sleep. Warm milk and honey are a perfect combination of tryptophan and carbohydrates that can help you fall asleep faster.
Tryptophan is an amino acid that is quite well known to induce sleep, while the carbohydrate from honey helps in transmitting the hormone to your brain. If you are feeling hungry, a lean turkey and bread sandwich can also give you a combination of tryptophan and carbohydrate to help you fall asleep.
You can also try drinking a herbal tea like chamomile for better sleep quality at night. Chamomile contains flavonoids called apigenin, which has the property to calm your brain. You can also try passionflower tea valerian tea, which helps you sleep deeper at night. Some people have also found that drinking tart cherry juice before bedtime helps them sleep well at night.
Adopt a Bedtime Ritual
Studies have found that people sleep better when they indulge in a consistent bedtime ritual. You can write a journal or read a book before it is time for you to fall asleep. Writing a journal helps you recapitulate your day and deal with any emotional turmoil you may have endured.
Reading a book helps you to detach yourself from the ongoings of the day and calm your brain. Bedtime rituals also have the psychological effect of telling your brain that it is time for you to get some sleep.
Have you ever tried any of these holistic remedies to sleep better at night? If not, please try them and let us know which one works the best for you.
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