Seekin Help for Sleep!!

When i was having sleep issues, I had started taking Flaxseed for meneposal issues and the flaxseed took care of a lot. J.

Try this:
1) "Hyland's Calms Forte" for adults.
2) "Natural Calm" by Peter Gillham, which is a powdered liquid magnesium which you drink. Very good. You can find both of these at natural food stores or www.amazon.com The "Natural Calm" is the best brand per the Magnesium.

I use these things.... for PMS (I get irritable/moody when I PMS), and for sleeping when I am stressed out. It works very well, for me. I tried other things which didn't work, but I actually got a result from these things.

I don't know what your situation is, but these things really helps me.

If you research Magnesium, ie: "benefits of magnesium"... you will find lots of info. Or, some people take liquid Calcium w/magnesium. For example: liquid calcium by Bluebonnet. This also helps.

Or perhaps ask your Doctor.

All the best,
Susan

Hi J.,
I hear you, sleep is so important. A couple of things to check in with, watch for the following:

1. What is the trigger to no sleep, there is always a trigger. It might not be obvious at first but there is a trigger. Start keeping a daily journal of emotions, what you eat, physical activity and weather. Notice the patterns.

2. What do you do when you can't sleep? What are your habits? DO you lay there trying to figure it out? Do you watch TV? Do you read? Do you tidy?

3. How do you feel when you can't sleep? Anxious? Fearful? Overwhelemed? or just tired?

If you stop and ask yourself what is going on you will get an answer. Education not medication is the answer. Your body will sleep when it is tired, if it is treated properly. When was the last time you really focused on you and your health?

Check in with yourself, keep asking yourself these questions and your answer will come to you.

Keep me posted.

B.
Family Wellness Coach

I would have your adrenal glands checked. Adrenal fatigue had have a dramatic impact on sleep. Before I found out I had it my sleep patterns were very much like yours. My doctor put me on some medicine and now I am back to sleeping normal. There are a lot of natural remedies that help with adrenal fatigue if you don't want to take a prescription.

Hi, J.,

Many things could be contributing to your problem. One thing you can try that has not yet been mentioned is guided imagery to address insomnia (a CD) by Belleruth Naperstek.

Many mental health professionals use these CDs. I've used them for various problems with good results.

Good luck,
Lynne E

my friend was having this problem..and it turns out she has a low testosterone level and that's the problem! she's 43..have u had your levels checked? like for menopause? low testosterone isn't a sign of menopause but she has been having sleep problems and a low sex drive for 10 years and said she wishes she had gone in sooner
sometimes its from having an active bladder..so try not to drink too much before bed...and try eating carbs for dinner for awhile ..supposed to help w/ sleep..when i can't sleep i switch positions and lay w/ my head at the foot of the bed instead of at the head
KWIM?
i also have 2 sound machines w/ rain sounds on each side of the bed b/c i live off a semi busy street and it helps to have a fan in the room circulating air.

Sleep issues are generally stress related or can be a medical problem such as thyroid disorder. Have your doctor test you thyroid.

J.,
I have had difficulty sleeping on and off most of my life. The other night was a particularly bad one. I was up till like 2 am and still when I laid down, felt like I couldn't sleep. Makes for a cranky person the next day since I don't sleep in longer to help it. My body just gets up early.
One of the natural aids I have tried it GABA. It is an amino acid that seems to help block some of that extra energy that bounces around in our heads. It has been very useful to me. You don't take it forever, it just helps you get back on track. Also, reading, meditating, listening to slow, soft music can be good ways of helping you to decompress from the day to put you in a more relaxed mood.

I hope these help! Good luck.
~~D.

J.,

After 4 kids, I struggled terribly to sleep. It wasn't until years later, when diagnosed with a chronic illness, that I was told how very crucial it is to get good sleep in order to keep our immune system strong. In addition to the things you mentioned, and going to bed and getting up at the same time each day, I would encourage you to go ahead and use the perscription medication for a few weeks/months, and gradually wean yourself over to the more natural options. Right now, it is important to realize that sleep is the most important goal.

Sleep well,
T.

have you tried ativan/lorazapam? they're not sleeping pills but anti-anxiety pills...they have worked wonders for me.

I was having similar problems and my doctor told me to take calcium. I also take Melatonin sometimes. The calcium has really helped. Good luck. Also try to get your husband to give you a backrub.

Hi J.

Try "silent nights" sleep patches by Lifewave. No drugs or chemicals. They work like a charm or your money back. Go to Lifewave.com/kherihealth

I occasionally experience the same thing, I've found this stuff at cvs called midnite it a natural remedy chewable tablet, it seems to work quite well and you don't feel grogy in the morning. My husband also take valerian root prior to bed and sometimes throughout the day, he's naturally high stung so sleeping doesn't come easy, these 2 work for him when nothing else has.

Hey J.,
I occasionally have had issues with insomnia. The last bout lasted approximately four days and I got a grand total of 3 hours of sleep in those four days. It was awful. Whenever I have these bouts I make an appointment with my acupuncturist. I explain what's going on, then they treat me for it. After the first treatment I got 6 hours of sleep. I went in a day later and got treated again and had a full 8 hours of sleep and have slept soundly since. It really does work and requires no medicine! Give it a whirl.
Also, I don't know your age, but if you are over the age of 35 you could be dealing with premenopause. This too will cause insomnia. Needless to say, you may want to go to your ob/gyn to have your hormone levels checked. An acupuncturist can also help with hormone adjustment.

hi. i suffer from insomnia quite frequently also. the best thing to do is get up when it happens and go do something. laying in bed is the worst because you just get frustrated about not sleeping, which keeps you up longer, which stresses/frustrates you, etc.etc. its a vicious cycle, and i'm sorry you're having to deal with it. could it be your hormones?? not to pry, but if you're in the beginning stages of menopause (can start in your early to mid-30's), it could be the hormone fluctuation that is bothering you unknowingly. maybe you should consult your doc about that. also, unless you're supermom, i'm sure that you have stressors that can contribute to sleeplessness. after a couple of nights of not sleeping, i usually fall asleep pretty heavy, which doesn't help because its not REM sleep, just exhaustion, so you don't feel rested. does this happen to you? my best suggestions are #1: if you're not exercising regularly, start. i promise after a couple of days of working up a good sweat whichever way you choose, you will sleep better. if you do exercise, take it up a notch. add some weights, an extra mile, something to push yourself. you'll not only notice a better sleep, but also better energy the next day. #2: call you doc and ask about early menopause if it runs in your family, and if not, ask or hormone levels to be drawn. you may not be secreting enough cortisol, maybe too much, variations in normal hormones. hopefully you can figure out what works for you. my biggest sleep issue is stress and slacking on working out. please try these suggestions, i promise it will make a difference after a couple of days. also, when you lay down at night, don't set yourself up for failure. don't go to bed already worried about not sleeping. if you don't fall asleep in half an hour to an hour, get up. read, watch TV, listen to music, email, just something until you feel tired. then try to sleep again. repeat it until yo actually sleep. it will retrain your body that bed is for sleep, not stress and frustration. if you're up in the middle of the night, don't look at the clock, because this can cause more stress and anxiety. just lay there quietly, and if you're not sleepy soon after waking, just get up. i hope these suggestions work for you. if not, email me and maybe there's something else i can suggest that will. these are all things i actually do frequently, so i know they work. pleasant dreams.

by the way, i have been dealing with insomnia off and on for 15 years. it comes and goes, and sometimes nothing works for a few days. just try not to get too frustrated, it just makes things worse. let me know how it turns out.

Time to get a neurotransmitter test (urine) and in depth hormone testing (check the free and unbound hormones as well - blood and saliva).

After dealing with sleep issues for more years than I should have (this really messes with your adrenal, hormone, thyroid, immune) things are starting to line up and sleep is getting better. I've added Vitamin Bs (6 and 12 are very important in this mix) along with amino acids. Before bedtime I am making sure to get 5 HTP and GABA. They help to 'tuck' my brain in so it will take a break and not think too hard all night.

Your problem sounds so hormone related. You might also take some liver support, especially if you are waking up between the 1:00 to 3:30 range.

Ear plugs, not exercising at night, no tv two hours before bedtime, reading something like a novel, are all things to take into consideration and to try. Also knowing that if you are unable to go back to sleep, GET UP. Find another place to sit and read. I find that if I get up and do something else and let my body get cool/cold, I am able to get back into bed and fall asleep so I go into the other room, open the glass sliding door, read a book for a bit. Works just about everytime.

Get a handle on this, learn relaxation techniques, take up yoga, but don't let this problem linger. You are right to not rely on prescription pills. Also, Melatonin comes in a time release form. I do one or two mg along with a 2.5 or 3 mg CR Melatonin along with the amino acids.

individually selected homeopathic remedy will put a stop to it. if you've tried OTC homeopathic combo w/o result, don't despair - this is not how homeopathic remedies should be taken. find classical homeopath where you live use this links. try to pick the one that is CCH ( MD< OD< ND are ok for your issue, but not needed)
http://www.homeopathy.org/directory.html
http://nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org/resources/practiti...
Good Luck
V.

Hi J., do not worry so much. If something has a solution...do not worry and start working on it, it will get solved. And if something does not have a solution...what good would do to worry?

***WebMD.com has great articles about stress (which is what produces insomnia and irregular sleeping) and how to magnage it, also about insomnia, etc. There are MANY THINGS that you can do! Do not worry and start taking steps to making your life a little better