• One of the most important things to pay attention to is what you eat and drink before going to sleep. Make sure that you don’t overeat, that you don’t drink too much and specially don’t drink coffee. A glass of warm milk is a cure that I still remember from my grandma’s time. I used to suffer from insomnia (hence my lack of sleep blog), and one of the things my grandma used to tell always give me during the summer holidays when I was at her place, is a nice, warm tall glass of fresh milk. If you like your milk sweeter, add a spoon of honey to it. Honey by itself is a natural cure for insomnia.

• Do you like chamomile? I don’t really like the taste to be honest, but it is a very good natural treatment for pretty much everything. It is almost like natural aspirin. You can use chamomile for stomach problems, for calming your nerves, and both of these can be caused for lack of sleep. You can put a spoon of honey in chamomille too if you like the taste better. I know, chamomile is an aquired taste and not for everyobdy.

• Aromatherapy – I know this sounds for some people a bit ‘out there’, but it works, and it’s very easy to use too. Nowadays you can find a small vial of any natural oils at herbalists, drug stores and even in some grocery stores. Try to apply 2-3 drops of lavender to your temples, or massage a few drops of lavender or chamomile oil in the neck and shoulders before going to sleep. Also in your bath water add a few drops of lavender, or even better – a cup of lavender tea. Works wonders.

Lack of sleep is a rising problem in our society, and lack of sleep effects are getting stronger and more dangerous as the time goes by. Almost everybody has suffered of it at one time or another. If you have mild insomnia, it is easy to fix it with some home remedies. But if your lack of sleep is chronic, you might encounter some long term effects which can prove to be really dangerous.

1. The first long term lack of sleep effect is getting various heart diseases.

2. Diminished concentration and memory lapses is another nasty effect of a prolonged lack of sleep.

3. Depression is something that people automatically associate with lack of sleep, and with good reason.

4. Sadly, a prolonged lack of sleep can even cause death.

5. Hallucinations and psychotic episodes have been also noticed in various cases of insomnia.

6. Also several physical symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, blurred vision and even nausea.

7. Weight loss – and not of the good kind, is often experienced in people who are constantly fighting with lack of sleep.

These are just the most common serious lack of sleep effects one can experience. It does not mean that one will have all these symptoms and effects at all times. You can have one of them, or several. It really depends on many factors, such as for how long are you already suffering of lack of sleep, what is your physical condition throughout (if your immune system is weaker, you will be stronger affected by it), whether you are a male or female. Studies showed that females are most prone to lack of sleep, and particularly effects such as depression, weight loss and nausea.

For further information on lack of sleep symptoms, causes, effects and treatments, visit my lack of sleep blog, where you can take the insomnia test and see for yourself if you need help in conquering your lack of sleep.

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Relaxation Therapy consists of particular specific and effective techniques that can greatly reduce or eliminate anxiety and body tension, which will invariably lead to a comfortable rest and sleep. The mind is able to stop “racing,” the muscles can relax, and restful sleep can occur. It does take a while to learn these techniques and to achieve effective relaxation, however with practice it can be achieved.

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Often children will keep themselves awake by calling their mother to his bedside for attention over periods of an hour or more. If this is the case, just before going to sleep, tell them that tonight that you are not coming back later on, and keep your word.

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