Tips that may help with sleeping
Challenge yourself to avoid Screens of any description (Phones ipad etc.) Aim to stop these at least an hour before bed.
A regular bedtime helps
Avoid caffeine, I appreciate thats hard, as its probably being used in its drug form to keep you awake quite understandably
Alcohol in moderation
Supplements can help, try Calcium and Magnesium together to calm your nervous system
Natural remedies like Passionflower, Lavender Oil, Camomile tea and Valerian can help
Foods high in tryptophan, stimulate the production of serotonin, which helps with relaxation. Include tuna, turkey or chicken in your diet
Complex carbohydrates also help with the production of serotonin, so try to include butternut squash or sweet potatoes into your diet
Foods high in Magnesium which is known as the “relaxation” mineral. Include green leafy vegetables, sesame and sunflower seeds, and oats into your diet, Smoothies are great for including these
B-vitamins, Organic meat, brewer’s yeast, liver and green leafy vegetables are high in B-vitamins. Consume foods high in vitamin B12 as your best sources.
Writing a journal at night to list what is on your mind can have a clearing effect
Hypnosis can work wonders quickly
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you identify and replace thoughts and behaviours that cause or worsen sleep problems with habits that promote sound sleep. It looks for the underlying causes
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