Is There Any Natural Relief For Insomnia?

Although we all have those nights where we just can’t turn it off long enough to fall asleep, that’s quite a different matter than insomnia. In order for it to be full blown insomnia there would have to be an ongoing pattern of sleepless nights over an extended period of time. We all have trouble falling asleep from time to time, perhaps too much stress or anxiety, but that is not the norm and those times are only occasional. There could be many physiological as well as psychological causes for insomnia, but no matter what the diagnosis, they are usually all treated with chemical sleeping pills. There are safe and effective natural remedies available and many people are turning to them to avoid serious side effects that are prevalent with pharmaceuticals.

Probably the most common and well-known natural remedy for insomnia is Valerian. It is widely used in Europe and has been around for centuries. It is not understood exactly how it works, but some studies indicate that it affects the neurotransmitter, GABA, which is noted for it’s calming effects.

Melatonin is another nutraceutical that has come to the forefront of sleep remedies over the past several decades. It is a natural hormone produced by the body while we sleep, during times when light is decreased. The long-term effects are still unknown, but to date there have been no reports of serious side effects. It should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women and also by people with autoimmune diseases, depression or other serious conditions.

Because insomnia is ongoing, many people are reluctant to use pharmaceuticals mainly for the addiction factor. There is no evidence that herbal remedies are addictive and there are less incidences of serious side effects.

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