If you find yourself struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep you probably have tried numerous over the counter drugs to get some sleep. There are a number of herbal remedies that can help you get a better night’s sleep. Lavender Chamomile Valerian Passionflower Ashwagandha Holy Basil St Johns Wart Hops Mint Lemon Balm Holy… Read more The post Natural Insomnia Cure first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more

If you find yourself struggling to get enough quality sleep at night, there are apps out there to help lull you into a peaceful sleep. Many adults are not getting enough sleep with almost half of all Americans reporting feeling sleepy between three and seven days during the daytime. Whatever you are looking for, whether… Read more The post 5 Best Sleeping Apps first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more

I am a big fan of using herbal remedies and teas for sleep. I recently tried a new tea from Alta Farms. Alta Farms is a hydroponic family-owned farm in Utah. They use no chemicals and all their teas are made from all-natural ingredients. All teas contain no GMOs, no caffeine, and no calories. Alta… Read more The post Tea For Sleep first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more

I have been coming across a lot of people talking about the wonderful benefits of using a weighted blanket so I thought I would write up a post on them. Some research has shown that weighted blankets have a positive effect on those with autism, insomnia, and anxiety. Many people are using weighted blankets as… Read more The post Do Weighted Blankets Help With Sleep and Anxiety? first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more

If you are like me and countless other women, you have probably noticed the quality of your sleep decline as you have gotten older. These sleep disruptions are caused from changes in the hormones in the body. Up to half of all menopausal women will experience some type of sleep disturbances in comparison to just… Read more The post How Does Menopause Affect Your Sleep? first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more

All light represses the release of melatonin but blue light is especially damaging. Blue light affects both the quality of sleep and can potentially cause disease. Blue light affects sleep by delaying the release of melatonin, resets the body’s internal clock, and increases attentiveness. What is Blue Light? Blue light has some beneficial uses when… Read more The post How Does Blue Light Affect Sleep? first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more

Have you spent many nights tossing and turning more than actually sleeping? If you have you are not alone. As many as 70 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder. Not getting adequate sleep affects every aspect of one’s life.Sleep deprivation can be dire causing poor cognitive function in everyday life. Inadequate sleep… Read more The post Sleeping With Red Light first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more

A mattress has an average lifespan of eight years according to the National Sleep Foundation. You may get more or less time depending on the quality and type of mattress that you buy. A high-quality mattress is likely going to last longer. The type of mattress you buy makes a difference in how long it… Read more The post When Should You Replace Your Mattress? first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more

If you or a loved one has suffered from snoring you likely have tried an array of snoring products from anti snoring nasal strips to a mouth guard but have you tried using a snore pillow that is specifically designed to stop snoring? Most chronic snorers sleep on their back. The focus of a snore… Read more The post How Does A Snore Pillow Work? first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more

If you have ever experienced sleep paralysis you may have experienced feelings of fear and confusion, unsure of what just happened. Some individuals have believed this phenomenon to be some evil presence in their room or a shadowy figure that is seeking to terrify them. Sleep paralysis is actually common with up to four out… Read more The post Is Sleep Paralysis Bad? first appeared on The Insomnia Guide ..read more