Alternative Treatment for Insomnia

Try these alternative treatments for your insomnia.

·         Scent your pillow with lavender blossoms oressential oil.

·         An herbal combination of valerian, hops and passionflower can help soothe your nerves and allow you to fall asleep easier.

·         St. John’sWort can help give you a deeper, more relaxed sleep. I take two, one hour before bed.

·         To ensure you aren’t mineral deficient take adose of cal/mag liquid just before bed. It may help relax your muscles plus is good for your bones.

·         Soak your feet in tepid or warm water before bedfollowed by massaging with a soothing, aromatic cream. My mom swears that if your feet feel good atbedtime sleep will come easy.

·         500 mg of magnesium glycinate helps relax smoothmuscles and can help prevent palpitations.

    Though sleep may be an issue for you duringmenopause it doesn’t have to ruin your life. Do a quick self-assessment first to see if there are some simple changes you need to add.

    Our body ischanging. Its needs are different, so toowhat it can and can’t handle. Do notfear taking a nap in the middle of the day, if you need it, take it. Consider that you may not have to slow downbut rather change the order and routine that you usually did things in. Change is the big thing in our lives rightnow, don’t be afraid of it. If it needsto happen, let it.