Archive for the 'Restoring Sleep' Category

Using Meditation for Restful Sleep

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

For many people meditation, or guided focus, can be the key to restful sleep.  Meditation affects us in many ways: it can slow the mind, bringing our alpha waves to a rate that more closely matches our heartbeat, creating a synergy and harmony that can lull us into a relaxed state.
Meditation also gives us opportunity to process [...]

Restful Sleep through Natural Herbals: Valerian

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Valerian is a herbal remedy that is commonly used in other countries, such as Germany, Belgium, France, Italy and Switzerland as a relaxant and herbal remedy for sleep.  This gentle herb is known to bring about natural sleep and aid in ending insomnia, without morning grogginess.  It is not addictive like some prescription drugs can be.  
Some [...]

Restless Sleep and Old Wive’s Tales

Friday, September 5th, 2008

It seems we all know someone who’s happy to share some strange little solution that they swear works for them.  Solving restless sleep does come about for just about all of us at some time or another. 
 
Do you suffer from leg cramping?  Here’s what some suggest, and surprisingly, the report comes back pointing in the [...]

Lobelia: The Herbal Approach to Relaxation

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Lobelia is one of the most potent and powerful healing herbs, according to many sources.   Used in the form of a tincture, lobelia can be applied to the skin for aches and pains, and to the low back or base of the skull to aid relaxation.   In The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica the list [...]

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