Insomnia: Every person that suffers from Insomnia is unique, and therefore each person needs to be evaluated for their own particular situation. Unnatural foods; environmental toxins; cell phones; lap top computers; televisions; WIFI, all alter our body chemistry and can seriously interfere with our sleep patterns. Here are some things to consider:
- Reduce your sugar intake, better yet, avoid sugar all together for 25 days. I call this my 25 day Refined Unnatural Sugar Challenge.
- Take all of the electronics out of your bedroom, turn off your WIFI.
- Make certain your bedroom is DARK!
- Do not watch TV in your bedroom, too stimulating for your nervous system.
- There are some good supplements/herbs to consider: 5-HTP; Melatonin; Magnesium; certain types of Calcium work well at promoting sleep, I really like Bone-Up by Jarrow Formulas. (Good balance of minerals)
- I have some families trying this: When everyone walks in the door, their phones go into a basket or charging area…turned off. These families are talking more to each other and enjoying other activities with one another. Try it, it works!
- Working out each day helps rebalance the body, and helps us sleep much better at night. I do not suggest you go and work out at night and then head to bed. I am probably one person that can actually work out and go to sleep, I have not met another person that can do that!
Carrie A. Franklin, Ph.D.