A good nights sleep...
As we move into autumn and winter, our focus shifts to a more sedentary indoor time. In typical ‘Wind in the Willows’ fashion this also tends to include more sleep. It makes sense that humans should take more rest and sleep during
the a good night’s elusive occasionally
darker months. Unfortunately sleep can be somewhat for everyone at one
time or another. However for ever increasing numbers of the population it has become a constant problem. So I have put together a few suggestions that can help.
Restless nights and short sleep patterns can be down to mental activity, varying from worry, anxiety, excitement and over stimulation to name but a few.
I would urge anyone who is having problems sleeping, to start taking some of the common sense steps. Caffeine is a notorious culprit, so obviously do not have any caffeinated drinks after 6pm. Also be conscious of using the latter part of the evening as a winding down period. Avoid action or fear movies just before bedtime and relax more by listening to gentle music or reading. A walk out in the fresh air before bed can help to unwind if you have worries about forthcoming events.
Moving to the bedroom, in my opinion the television in the bedroom is a definite no. This should be sanctuary; a place of neutrality and peace. The ancient Chinese philosophers held that the bedroom should be for sleeping and love making only. A CD player to play gentle relaxing sounds or music on is very beneficial. The use of aromatherapy oils such as Lavender can have a calming effect. You can use an oil
50
burner or a room/pillow spray. Crystals are reported to help, and placing a piece of Rose Quartz under the pillow or beside the bed is said to re-balance your energy and aid relaxation.
If the problem is a pestered mind try Bach Flower
Essence White Chestnut. Take a
few drops in a glass of water, to be sipped occasionally until sleep occurs. If you awake and the anxiety returns, take a few drops of Rescue Remedy, another flower essence. In other cases over-stimulation and restlessness can be due to too much adrenalin in the blood stream. The homeopathic remedy Coffea will help to address this.
A common solution that many people tend to turn to for sleep is alcohol. Though this can certainly knock you out, the effect is short lived and hardly beneficial! Aside from the obvious habit dependency factor it also tends to re-awaken you too soon with the necessary need for liquids and emptying of the bladder. If the problem is long term, then you really need to seek professional help from a qualified homeopath or other natural therapist, to examine more thoroughly any underlying causes that are aggravating sleep.
Finally a good old fashioned milky drink at bedtime is worth trying. I noticed that there is night time milk available which is claiming to be rich in Melatonin. This is the sleep hormone, so I for one will be giving that product a whirl and adding it to my Horlicks.
Wishing you all a good night’s sleep. To advertise in thewire t. 07720 429 613 e.
the.wire@btinternet.com
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