http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/insomnia4.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/insomnia4.rss Cure Insomnia Naturally with natural remedies from Earth Clinic. Mon, 13 Feb 12 00:01:51 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=HJ_71754 /CURES/insomnia4.rss1 Thu, 19 Jan 12 14:37:50 -0600 Maria D from London, Uk writes: "Hi, would you please be able to begin a topic on HYPNIC JERKS? It's a life wrecking condition for so many people as it totally prevents one from falling asleep. The person will be able to fall asleep but will wake up *the second* he/she starts to drift by this jolt/jerk that. So the cycle goes for hours and hours. I really think this should be a topic on its own and not under insomnia as the person is able to actually fall asleep but keeps waking up from these jerks. I would love to hear Ted's opinion on these hypnic jerks. I have struggled with these for several years and they truly ruin my sleep completely. I know that alkalizing the body helps a lot. The things is, it always gets much much worse after I work out. The harder I work out the worse they get. It makes me wonder if the body cannot clear lactic acid, or wheter it's some kind of electrolyte imbalance. I usually can keep these jerks under control by massive doses of Natural Calm magnesium. However, it gets really expensive and I usually must take doses so high that I get a loose stool the following day. I am just about to try Ted's alkalizing baking soda/apple cider vinegar formula although I am not sure exactly what the best ratio would be for this. I used to have perfect sleep and insomnia like once per year. A doctor once gave me a few pills of Xanax for minor anxiety attacks daytime (if I had known then about this poison... ) and after about 5 pills this nightmare began and has stayed with me for 8 years now.... Please, if possible, create this as a new topic as I know it will help many many people around the world. Many thanks, Maria " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=TEDS_71594 /CURES/insomnia4.rss2 Tue, 17 Jan 12 15:25:46 -0600 [YEA] Megabells from Philadelphia, Pa writes: "I took Ted's Alkalyzing remedy for my candida and it cured my insomnia! It helped my husband's long standing insomnia issues too. We are sleeping through the night! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=CILANTRO_71512 /CURES/insomnia4.rss3 Mon, 16 Jan 12 16:46:36 -0600 [YEA] Suzy from Cranbrook, Bc writes: "Chinese Parsley (also known as Cilantro or as Coriander) I started to take Chinese Parsley when I read about its great ability to clean the system of heavy metals - but I found out that the very first day that I took some I had a very deep sleep. Now if I stop taking it for awhile and my sleeps start to break up again I just start taking it again and the deep sleeps immediately continue on the first night. I take about 1 tsp. of dried Cilantro (with my favorite syrup and take it down with a liquid- really it can be taken down any way you want! ) I've also used 1-2 fresh sprigs (stem and all for me with my meal)and that works the same but the bunch of them start to wilt before I can finish them that is why I buy it dried. Suzy " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=SOURSOP_71425 /CURES/insomnia4.rss4 Sun, 15 Jan 12 16:14:50 -0600 Jacqui from Scottsville, Ky Usa writes: "I have a British Facebook friend who lives in the Carribean. I was telling her I have a lot of trouble going to sleep at night, and I wake up completely exhausted, this friend told me they use Soursop tea, and this will make me very sleepy. I looked up the Net about it, and this Soursop seems to be quite a remarkable tree, the fruits are used to eat with icecream etc, the leaves are for making Soursop tea. This Soursop sounds quite an amazing tree. I was wondering if any of your readers can tell me more about it, and if it can be bought in USA, I would definitely want to know the soarce of where the Soursop came from too. I read where Amazon sell the dried tea cost around $7.. But some woman had left a review of her disappointment not on what the product can do for our health, but she said of the way it was packed etc, I mean, how would we know it was the real thing. If there was anyone out there who could help me find some leaves I can purchase online from a reputable soarce, I would appreciate please. I am a New Zealander living in Kentucky USA Thank you, Regards Jacqui bjbr[at]nctc[dot]com " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=SWV_70347 /CURES/insomnia4.rss5 Mon, 02 Jan 12 11:25:40 -0600 [YEA] Jackie from Grand Rapids, Minn writes: "i just found the videos on youtube that use sound waves or vibrations very helpful with sleep problems or trouble relaxing and very helpful in other areas such as boosting self esteem, boosting serotonin levels and self confidence. There are so many of them. The one that really helps me sleep is called Boost Your Energy Level with this Amazing Hypnosis Session and Feel Great. All you have to do is sit down and relax and go to youtube! Wish everyone health and happiness in the new year. Jackie " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=RN_69924 /CURES/insomnia4.rss6 Mon, 26 Dec 11 14:36:58 -0600 Jim from Athens, Greece writes: "Dear friends, my name is Jim. I am 50 years old and have a very annoying insomnia for many, many years. I try to have a healthy diet and good sleeping habits but not much physical activity because of a slight immobility problem (not particularly anxious too). No herbs seem to work, only sleeping pills. I have not used sleep inducing devices yet. (does anybody know about them?) I am desperately in need for help! Thank you very much! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=MR_67373 /CURES/insomnia4.rss7 Sun, 20 Nov 11 21:36:06 -0600 [NAY] Tina from Houston, Usa writes: "Any suggestions for insomnia will be greatly appreciated. I have tried magnesium, standard process min-tran, and terrible pills like ambien and lunesta, but nothing seems to help. Ted can you please give some guidance. Many thanks, T " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=MELATONIN_63379 /CURES/insomnia4.rss8 Fri, 16 Sep 11 10:26:52 -0500 Brad from Shreveport, Louisiana writes: "2 things come right to my mind- Sleep Assure and Sleepy time tea. I have tried both and they both work well. Also, never take benadryl or anti- depressents before bed.. both can act as stimulates. I had a stroke in 20005 at 28 y/o. so anything I say or propose, is something I have already tried or experimented with. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=HT_62415 /CURES/insomnia4.rss9 Thu, 01 Sep 11 14:49:14 -0500 Nicholas from Edison, Nj Usa writes: "I've not been getting good sleep for a couple of weeks. I had no problem falling asleep, but slept only a couple hour, on and off. Very dissatisfying... left me weary. I checked this fabulous website and saw it recommended different teas to help sleep. I found I had two ... Yoga brand "Bedtime" tea and Sunrider brand Calli "night" tea. I boiled both of them separately... 3 cups of water each pot. I slowly sipped a full cup of the Yoga tea after my evening meal, and then slowly sipped a full cup of the Sunrider during the hour before sleep. I had a good night's sleep, had great dreams and awoke in a positive mood. Tonight I will drink only one of them to see if it's sufficient to the task. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=ACVMOM_59308 /CURES/insomnia4.rss10 Mon, 11 Jul 11 13:25:36 -0500 [YEA] Bachcole from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Usa writes: "My herbalist friend Bonnie Rogers suggested this treatment for insomnia. It works GREAT. 7 parts of Apple Cider Vinegar to 2 parts of Milk of Magnesia (MOM). Doing 3 parts ACV to 1 part of MOM means that the mixture is more basic and taste pretty bad. If you increase the ACV then it becomes more acidic and tastes better. And anyway, ACV is just plain good for the body. Adding water is fine. I sip a large cup of watered down ACV MOM through out my day and I sleep fine. Of course, if you get too much magnesium, then your stools tend to fall apart; this tells you to pull back on so much magnesium. Also, yogi types have suggested inverted poses for insomnia. I added the plow and the shoulder stand to my usual yoga regime, and it greatly helped my insomnia. So the combination of the ACV MOM and the inverted poses have completely solved my insomnia problem. I have also discovered that a lack of sleep is inflammatory. I see that many people are combining ACV with baking soda (or bicarbonate of soda). This means that they are adding sodium to their diet. This is either bad or neutral, depending upon the person. But if one adds magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) to ACV, one is adding magnesium to one's diet, which is either good or neutral. And the MOM helps to neutralize the ACV. Adding Milk of Magnesia to ACV works much better than adding baking soda. Magnesium is a part of about 800 different reactions in the body, in particular enzyme reactions. Although it appears that Paul Bragg was such a fraud that it is difficult to tell where the truth ended and the lies began, his apple cider vinegar is right on. Any ACV that does not have "the Mother" is not very helpful. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=HYPOGLYCEMIA_56106 /CURES/insomnia4.rss11 Tue, 10 May 11 17:24:41 -0500 Julia from Toronto, On writes: "The major cause of insomnia is the hypoglycemic syndrome. Going on a Hypoglycemic Diet will often resolve the problem. The Biochemistry of Insomnia at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/articles/insomnia.html Sleep Maintenance Insomnia and Sleep Onset Insomnia http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/articles/hypoglycemia.htm " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=SEASALT_53725 /CURES/insomnia4.rss12 Sat, 19 Mar 11 12:05:57 -0500 [YEA] Sarah from Melbourne, Australia writes: "I had developed insomnia and always felt awake till late in the night. Ltely I came to know about sea salt water cure. I take pinch of sea salt in water and also mix Apple Cider Vinegar in the water to make it tasty and now my sleep pattern has changed. I sleep easily. Yesterday I tried pinch of salt on tongue and later flushed it inside with water and could sleep like a baby. This method has worked for me. All of you can also try. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=NICOTINICACID_51292 /CURES/insomnia4.rss13 Wed, 19 Jan 11 11:21:54 -0600 [YEA] Rick from Sorocaba, Brazil writes: "I have suffered from insomnia since I was a teenager (I'm 34 now), going to bed has always been my least favorite time of the day because I would roll over for hours, it was horrible. I have tried many things such as melatonin, prescription drugs, Cannabis (illegal where I live, not good), certain teas, alcohol, etc. All were either Not effective, or created other problems in the long run. I also tried common sense approaches such as reading, warm milk, warm baths, skin brushing, etc etc etc... Nothing worked. However for a month now I have been sleeping like a baby and the solution came in as a surprise since I'm taking it for something else other than insomnia: niacin (vitamin B3), in the form if nicotinic acid (B3 in the Niacinamide Form didn't work). Wow! Now I take it and I get that heavy feeling on my eye lids, and after a while I start yawning. Once that happens I just go to bed and voila! Be careful though: nicotinic acid will make you flush, and if you don't know what that is it can be scary. So please do your homework and Research Doses and possible side effects so you know what to expect. Start on the low side until you get a nice flush (after awhile you will enjoy the warm feeling, and your skin won't itch as badly). As an extra bonus my skin feels and looks amazing, everybody comments on my Complexion Now! I'm also much calmer and no longer depressed (reason why I tool it in the first place). Very interesting positive side effects! I hear it will also lower bad Cholesterol and increase the good kind. Beware of side effects of you have liver issues, or is on medication. Amazing! But again, do you homework first. Best part: this stuff is cheap, over the counter, and needed by the body anyway (without it you develop pellagra. Some bread is enriched with it, but not in orthomolecular amounts). I'm taking about 3 grams a day. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=LAVENDER_50517 /CURES/insomnia4.rss14 Mon, 03 Jan 11 11:49:34 -0600 [YEA] Saffordshire Born And Bred from Burntwood, Staffs, England writes: "I have heard and read about people on the net that cannot get to sleep, they don't want to go down the tablet route and ask advice? For years now I have used Lavendar Oil. It's safe and none addictive. Just a couple of drops on your pillow and you will get a good nights sleep. Regards" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=RN_48701 /CURES/insomnia4.rss15 Mon, 15 Nov 10 12:03:40 -0600 Surulere from Bloomfield, Nj, Usa writes: "Folks, I need serious help with my chronic insomnia. This is taking a toll on my well being. This is has been going on for the past 6-8months. It difficult to fall asleep and keep asleep when I wake up in the middle of the night. When I finally fall asleep, I dont get proper REM sleep. I can go days without sleep or sometimes I feel I dont know how to sleep anymore. I get anxious on the thought of sleep these days. I have been through couple of drugs on an off but dont like the side effects. The only medications that seems to work well is elavil. I eat proper and walk sometimes. But too tired to do lots of things. And im tired of seeing a doctor. Please any recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=MAGNESIUM_47853 /CURES/insomnia4.rss16 Sun, 24 Oct 10 22:07:50 -0500 [YEA] Maria De Suecia from London, United Kingdom writes: "Oh my god! I have suffered ruthless episodes of insomnia the last 6 years. This has destroyed my life. As a result I had to withdraw from my PhD program, for example. I simply would not be able to sleep at all, for months at a time. Finally a doctor put me on a very sedating antidepressant. It made me sleep but made me drowsy all day and I lost my short term memory. I got off that 2 years ago and have since had poor sleep but I have slept for a few hours. Anyway, 2 weeks ago I got a new episode. I would lay awake for hours and when I finally began to dose off my body would jerk and twitch so I would wake up again. And so it went on the entire night. Finally I googled "insomnia and twitching" and got thousands of hits saying "magnesium deficiency". One site in particular said "if you suffer from insomnia, body jerks and twitches, chest and back pain and cannot take deep breaths, then you should take magnesium. " So I read thousands of sites and found one particular brand of magnesium that seemed to help the best. I assume I cannot mention the brand here but it's a powder form and you must mix it with hot water. Given the severity of my insomnia I didn't think a mineral would ever do the trick, but what could I loose? So I ordered it as a last resort before going to the doctor to get sleeping pills. I am not kidding you, day 1 was better, day 2 even better and since day 3 I have slept like a rock for 8.5 hours straight. My chest and back pain are almost gone and I can breath properly. I have read countless of anecdotes by people discussing insomnia and magnesium. It seems as if absorption is a big problem. Please don't give up if the first attempt doesn't work. Go to the health food store and ask for the brand that has the best absorption. If you do get a good intake of calcium you may be magnesium deficient and may do better on magnesium alone. Otherwise magnesium and calcium is recommended. Personally I take 800 mg/night. Google it! Given my severity of insomnia I am blown away that it all came down to a mineral. WOW!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=CHRYSANTHEMUM_47573 /CURES/insomnia4.rss17 Mon, 18 Oct 10 15:40:25 -0500 [YEA] Cindar from Vancouver, Wa writes: "My husband has suffered with insomnia his entire life. As anyone who has or has lived with someone who has insomnia, it is life impacting. Through some research I found that Chrysanthemums can reduce anxiety and help you to relax. I initially got the idea to help his anxiety, however, it has proven to be a huge aid in helping him sleep. Put 2 or more flower heads from a living Chrysanthemum (Mum)plant per large coffee cup of boiling/steaming water. Cover and steep for 5-8 mins. I also have been adding 1-2 bruised Mum plant leaves. He is yawning by the time he finishes the tea. This in place of the WIDE variety of medications he has taken is such a relief. He had been taking chemical medications like: seroquel, lunesta, ambient, restoril along with many others to work in conjunction. This has been heaven sent with NO SIDE EFFECTS." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=MAGNESIUMCITRATE_44140 /CURES/insomnia4.rss18 Wed, 14 Jul 10 21:35:13 -0500 [YEA] Stephanie from Chicago, Il writes: "For two years now, I've been taking 400mg of Magnesium Citrate every night before bed and I sleep like a baby! My boyfriend takes it too, completely relaxes you and makes it easier to fall and stay asleep. I read somewhere it is the most 'relaxing mineral' and people need higher amounts of it as we age as it becomes depleted with stress. Major side benefit--it also just happens to eliminate PMS symptoms, fyi. Oh, and migraines! Also, make sure you are drinking at least 4-6 glasses of water per day if you suffer from any ailments whatsoever as most people are chronically dehydrated and have no idea why their body is deteriorating with age. Aging is a process of dehydration!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=5H_41726 /CURES/insomnia4.rss19 Fri, 30 Apr 10 09:11:34 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Lila from Kodiak, Ak writes: "I have been able to sleep less and less over the last few years. I have tried so many things to help get past my insomnia (I have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep). I heard about your website and searched for things to help me sleep. The only thing I had in the house that night was 5htp. I take it for mood but have always taken it in the mornings. I didn't think it would help but felt desperate so i tried it. I have been taking it for 9 nights and have only had trouble sleeping 2 of those nights; a HUGE improvement! Thank you!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=IODINE_40795 /CURES/insomnia4.rss20 Sun, 04 Apr 10 23:47:57 -0500 [YEA] Allmymarbles from New York City, New York writes: "For 30 years I suffered from ever-worsening insomnia. The cause was never found, but it was suggested slyly that I was neurotic. Ultimately I developed short-term memory loss and my exhaustion was profound. One winter I developed a craving for clams and could not seem to get enough of them. I noticed that occasionally I had short periods of normal sleep. Then it hit me - iodine! I had myself tested for hypothyroidism. The result was positive. And I was furious. I never got help from the medical profession, lived for years as a zombie, and had to find the cure all by myself! Thanks to potassium iodide I sleep just fine. Although I started at a higher dosage, I currently take only four drops of 5 per cent solution a week. Now if I could get a refund of all the money I wasted on doctors who resorted to facile psychology instead of medicine . . . ." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=CASTOROIL_37564 /CURES/insomnia4.rss21 Sat, 16 Jan 10 22:18:54 -0600 [YEA] Mel from Katy, Tx writes: "Castor Oil cured my insomnia and a Pterygium on my left eye. A pterigium is fatty deposit from wind/dust that affects one or both eyes. There is no pain, but it looks gross. I first got this while living in West Texas and was diagnosed by an Ophthalmologist. My doctor told me that it is not serious unless it starts growing towards the pupil and therefore, should be removed because it will affect my eye sight. My pterigium over the years was getting closer and closer to my pupil as the years have gone by. I knew that very soon I would have to have surgery to have it removed. I started the castor oil therapy about 2 weeks ago for my insomnia and just about 2 days ago I was looking in the mirror and look at my eyes and had to do a double take. The pterygium is almost gone! It is very thin and is not noticeable at all. I am so happy! I started using castor oil for insomnia and that was successful and at the same time cured my pterygium. Thank you so much. :D" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=NUTMEG_36617 /CURES/insomnia4.rss22 Sat, 26 Dec 09 22:56:01 -0600 [YEA] Ravi S from Dallas, Texas, United States writes: "sleep disorder Please try a pinch of ground nutmeg in a cup of warm milk. Worked wonders for me. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=CELERY_36618 /CURES/insomnia4.rss23 Sat, 26 Dec 09 22:56:35 -0600 [YEA] Ravi S from Dallas, Texas, United States writes: "Celery stick before bedtime takes care of sleep disorder. I have tried and it worked for me." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=ACV_36341 /CURES/insomnia4.rss24 Sun, 20 Dec 09 20:16:02 -0600 [YEA] Ravi S from Dallas, Texas writes: "Last night I was reading on ACV/Honey, ACV/baking soda for sleep disorders. Decided to give it a try. I took ACV/Honey one teaspoon each in a cup of warm water at 9.09pm. By 9.30pm I started winding down and by 10pm, I was fast asleep. I had FEWER disturbance. My problem earlier was to get back to sleep if i am disturbed and that happened frequently. This seemed to work pretty good and I woke up real fresh." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/insomnia.html&name=RN_35710 /CURES/insomnia4.rss25 Sat, 05 Dec 09 09:03:38 -0600 Jg from Wpb, Fl writes: "Insomnia Psychological or Physiological Any help? I have been battling insomnia for over 18 yrs more specifically with not falling asleep after a horrific nightmare over my death. I woke in a panic attack and have never been able to sleep right since. I just don't get those groggy hormones that allow us to get tired and doze off. Maybe that experience has traumatized part of my brain (PTSD)? Maybe my mind or subconscious is protecting itself from not wanting to experience that again. I know that it was not real and that nothing is going to happen to me in my sleep. I thought it may be psychological and tried tradition medicine with anti-dep / anti-anxity various combinations and nothing has worked so I went off those things after trying years ago. I heard chronic stress can cause thyroid issues or thyroid imbalances can cause insomnia. It's difficult to tell where it is coming from physiological or psychological (stress) Anyway my thyroid panel was such: TSH barely normal(low reading), T3 abnormal (low) T4 normal, Resverse T3 Barely normal (Very High), TPO Antibodies normal. Graves indicate low TSH with high T3 and T4. I have the low TSH but not the high T3,T4. So I guess I'm clear on that. Hypothyroid is not indicated because TSH should be High. I do know that I'm not converting the T4 to T3 suffiently becasue of the low T3. The test said that Selenium deficiency can cause this or chronic stress or low cal restriction diet. I do have the body stress from not sleeping and take selenium daily. I tried every supplement along with accupuncture,talk therapy, hypnosis with no results. I'm doing the borax mix and sea salt in 1 Ltr of water thinking could be fluoride issue with pineal or thyroid. I do ACV with baking soda and the other alkalize remedies too. "