Natural Ways to Get Some Sleep

If you're not catching all the zzz's you need, try these shut-eye helpers

By Quick & Simple Staff

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Valerian root

It stinks, but it's the most effective sleep-inducer of all herbal cures. You can find it in capsule, tea, tablet or liquid extract forms.
Chamomile Tea
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Chamomile Tea

Drink a cup before hitting the sheets.
Celery Stalk
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Celery

Munch on some; it’s loaded with sedatives.
hops
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Hops

If your sleeping problems are connected to menstruation or menopause, hops can be useful because it balances out fluctuating hormone levels. Stuff a sleep sachet containing the herb under your pillow.
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Lavender

Take a whiff of lavender while taking a warm evening bath. It relaxes the nervous system, reducing stress hormones that often keep you awake. Lavender's scent also ups the production of relaxing alpha waves in the brain for deeper sleep.
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Lemon Balm

It can be soothing and emit a pleasant scent.
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