If you’re one of the many who struggles to get enough sleep, what can you do about it?
The Common Remedies For Sleeplessness
Sleeping Pills - One option is to
take sleeping pills, and this is often the first thing that many people try.
They do work, but aren’t really effective over the long run. For one thing, they
tend to create an unnatural sleep cycle, and can suppress REM (dreaming) sleep.
This is a major problem, as REM-deprivation leads to physical and psychological
problems over the long run. Sleeping pills may also be habit forming and/or have
adverse side effects. Herbal sleeping pills can be a less toxic option, but like
their pharmaceutical counterparts, they don’t address the underlying reasons why
you’re not sleeping well. So while sleeping pills can be ok for occasional use,
they shouldn’t be seen as a permanent solution to sleep problems.
Relaxation Regimes – People who
prefer to take a more holistic approach to sleep issues often like to use
techniques such as yoga and meditation practice before bed. This is a great idea
as it provides a natural solution that has positive effects on your entire life.
The downside is that many of us simply don’t have the time to practice such
techniques regularly – and if you miss a day here and there you might end up
feeling even more stressed than before. It can also take quite a while before
you begin to notice the positive effects, especially for those who have trouble
quieting the mind or controlling their thoughts – and many people fall into this
category.
Brainwave Synchronization For Better Sleep
When falling asleep naturally, your brainwaves descend from the
beta state (> 13Hz, and linked with alert waking consciousness) down through
the alpha range (8 – 12 Hz), then into the theta band (4 – 8 Hz – dreaming
sleep), and finally into the delta region (< 4 Hz) as you fall into deep
sleep. By listening to a brainwave entrainment recording that incorporates these
frequency patterns, your brain will be led to follow along, and you should find
it easier to fall asleep naturally.
Unlike sleeping pills, brainwave entrainment is totally natural.
And unlike normal relaxation regimes it doesn’t require a lot of time, effort,
special clothing etc, and you can use it as needed – no need to listen every
night if you don’t need to. Imagine how much better life will be when you wake
up refreshed every morning after your sleep recording has helped you to get
another great night’s rest!