Dr. Oz and a Better Choice Than Valerian Root Tea for Sleeping, Snoozing, and Calming Down
I believe that I have mentioned this before, but it deserves to be brought to your attention yet again with this Dr. Oz episode being repeated today.
Dr. Oz recommended Valerian Root Tea as a Sleep aid. I don’t think that people should drink this herbal tea on a regular basis. It is better to use Valerian Root only when other nervines don’t work. The issue is that some people take too much and this can create a problem with sedation far greater than needed or desired to get a good night’s sleep.
If you need to take something to get to sleep at night; then what you really need is a Lifestyle change. It’s important that you don’t rely upon anything to put you to sleep. It doesn’t matter whether it is a pharmaceutical or a natural product, it’s not desirable to have to use any substance to get rest.
You can drink some Chamomile Tea with dinner or use some Blue Chamomile or Lavender Essential Oils on your temples when you are ready to retire to go to bed. But usually, you want to use these remedies only when you’ve had a stressful day.
There are massage techniques that help with relaxation that you can do for yourself or with a partner’s assistance. A lovely warm bath works when you have the time to relax in the tub. You can listen to soothing and calming music.
Dr. Oz also mentioned Chia Seeds which are thought to have more tryptophan than other foods like warm milk. It’s better to take your Chia Seeds as meal with your dinner or a snack in the early evening. I am not a big fan of wheat germ, because it is often rancid. If you can be certain that your source of wheat germ is fresh; then it’s suitable on some yogurt…but not on a Hot Fudge Sundae like the one on the Dr. Oz show. Some chopped nuts go along with these foods very nicely…if you don’t have the time to dish out a bowl of plain yogurt or make a little something to nibble on with the Chia Seed meal as an ingredient.
It’s preferable for you to find the causal reasons for not being able to get to sleep or stay asleep all night. Are you drinking too much liquid late at night? Are you eating stimulating foods too close to bedtime? Are you watching TV in bed? Are you taking too many alcoholic beverage drinks late in the evening? These things add to restlessness.
The best thing that I have to offer you that is simple, yet effective are the CieAura Holographic Chips that can be placed on your body or your nightgown or undies…if you wear an article of clothing to bed. I usually place the Chip on an acupuncture point for best results. The Chip sticks to your skin, but can be removed and used again for many nights. This is cost-effective, too. You will love these Chips!
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