How to Beat Insomnia Naturally

Many people have difficulty falling asleep, for whatever reason. Sometimes the stress of the day or physical pain may be the reason for an individual's insomnia; or the condition could flare up because the sufferer's brain will simply not shut down. There are several natural methods that may help you fall asleep when insomnia sets in. The next time you have difficulty drifting off to dreamland, consider the following options.

Things You'll Need

• Melatonin
• Somatomax

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Instructions

• 1

  Take Melatonin. Melatonin is a natural sleep aid that can be purchased at most health-food stores, and even in the vitamin aisle of many grocery stores. It can be purchased in the form of 1mg, 2mg, 3mg and even 4mg tablets, and is often flavored as well. There are many brands out there, but they all essentially do the same thing: put you to sleep.

• 2

  Consider purchasing an all-natural product called Somatomax. It is a powdered product that should be frozen for maximum freshness. This product is often used by bodybuilders, as it promotes muscle growth while making sure the body burns fat while sleeping. You can mix this powder (according to directions on the package) with water or any other beverage of your choosing a few hours before you want to go to sleep. Result times may vary according to your body's individual schedule. This product is not cheap; however, it is effective.

• 3

  Exercise more frequently and eliminate stimuli such as computers and TV 1 to 2 hours before bedtime. Exercise in the early part of the day--or at least 3 to 4 hours before bed--so the adrenaline you create has a chance to level itself off prior to bed.

• 4

  Listen to soft music and practice breathing techniques. One technique many people use is to breathe in as though the tide is going out to the ocean, and breathe out to put the tide on the sand. Visualizing peaceful surroundings helps to regulate a calmer breathing pattern, and often promotes sleep.