Hello there. Yes, I’m talking to you. The one that searched, “how to cure insomnia,” at three in the morning. Well, not to worry, following the five steps below can help calm your busied mind and bring you much-desired deep sleep in no time.
Don’t watch television, read instead – While you may be tempted to switch on the television and watch a mindless show, the blue light from the screen suppresses circadian rhythm and can further keep you awake. In fact, watching television close to bedtime may be attributing to your current insomnia. Even if you manage to sleep, there’s evidence that bedtime television increases stress and fatigue the following day. Instead, reading is a healthier way to distract the mind while not interrupting your natural sleep rhythm.
Mindfulness meditation – You don’t have to be a yogi for mindfulness meditation to help you fall sleep. Mindfulness is essentially about focusing your attention on relaxing various parts of your body. This, in turn, distracts your mind from the racing thoughts keeping you awake which helps put you to sleep. If you are new to mindfulness, free audio can be found on sites like YouTube to help guide your inner dialogue.
Drink a sleep-inducing herbal tea – Don’t underestimate the calming power of a warm cup of tea. Appreciating the warmth and aroma of a freshly brewed cup of chamomile can be a meditative experience in itself. Not to mention, many teas marketed for sleep have mildly calming medicinal qualities…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Joint Chiropractic — https://www.thejoint.com/colorado/englewood/river-point-englewood-38020/323684-5-ways-to-cure-your-restless-mind-insomnia
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