| If you have a sleep disorder, it can disrupt your | | | | sleep disorder. Do some research before taking any |
| everyday life. Sleep deprivation can make you tired | | | | supplements, and know how different supplements act |
| and sleepy, irritable and emotional. If you try to drive or | | | | on the body, and your sleep disorder. Iron and folic acid |
| operate heavy machinery, the lack of sleep may | | | | supplements may help with restless leg syndrome. |
| cause a loss of concentration, causing danger to you | | | | Other herbs are used for other sleep disorders. Some |
| and those around you. | | | | herbs, may help you to relax and fall asleep naturally. |
| There are natural, alternative treatments to lessen the | | | | Chamomile tea may be relaxing, and help you to fall |
| effect of sleep disorders. Diet and nutrition may help to | | | | asleep. |
| alleviate sleep disorders, or perhaps herbs and herbal | | | | Exercise and relaxation techniques can reduce stress |
| supplements may do the trick. Exercise, relaxation, and | | | | and tension. If done before going to bed, these |
| meditation may also help. Or a combination of | | | | techniques can help to lessen the symptoms of sleep |
| techniques may work to alleviate the symptoms of a | | | | problems. Breathing exercises, stretching, muscle |
| sleep disorder. | | | | relaxation, and yoga, can help easy physical tension, |
| A good, healthy diet is essential not only for health, but | | | | and calm the mind, preparing the body for sleep. |
| for a good, restful sleep as well. It is just as important | | | | Meditation and visualization are other techniques that |
| to avoid certain foods as it is to include others. To | | | | may be used to relax the body and mind before |
| keep your body well balanced, and your energy level | | | | bedtime. If you take the time to relax, and calm your |
| stable, you need drink plenty of water, and eat a wide | | | | mind before bedtime, you may find that you fall asleep |
| variety of food. It will help to avoid (as much as | | | | much easier. |
| possible) food that is grown, treated, or processed with | | | | Hydrotherapy and aromatherapy can help to relieve |
| chemicals. I know that isn't always easy, but it will help. | | | | stress as well. Relaxing in a hot bathtub, with bath salts |
| Limiting the amount of sugar and caffeine that you | | | | or scented bath oils can help to soothe the body and |
| consume will help your overall condition. Foods that | | | | the mind. |
| increase your serotonin levels can help relieve some | | | | Any or all of these alternative therapies can be used |
| symptoms of sleep disorders. Serotonin is a natural | | | | to help you to relax, and fall asleep easier at night. If |
| sedative, which will help you sleep. It is made in the | | | | you do have a sleep disorder, however, you should |
| body from tryptophan, which can be found in chicken, | | | | always go to your physician, and follow his advice. |
| turkey, cheese, nuts, avacados, bananas, and other | | | | Some of these techniques can be used in addition to |
| sources. Just keep your pre-bedtime snacking light, and | | | | any medication or treatment that your doctor |
| don't eat too much. | | | | prescribes. |
| Herbs and natural supplements may help to treat your | | | | |