# 7 Home Remedies for Insomnia

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/wellbeing/sleep/home-remedies-for-insomnia/
- Published: 2017-03-12T07:05:07+11:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

## _󠀁[Insomnia](https://stayathomemum.com.au/bodyandsoul/aromatherapy/)󠁿 (or “sleeplessness”) rears its ugly head at one time or another. For some people, it’s an occasional thing, whereas other people suffer from it all the time. _

It can be caused by a number of things such as [stress](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-lifestyle/health/anxiety-in-adults/),
parenthood, shift work, poor diet and exercise, health problems and certain medications.
You can go to the GP and ask for a script for sleeping pills, but a better way to
combat the problem starts with a lifestyle and habit change before you begin to 
rely on pharmaceutical help. Here’s some great home remedies you can try to get 
yourself off into the dreamy land of slumber!

One of the best ways to help yourself get to sleep is to simply relax. You can relax
by reading a book, having an [aromatherapy bath](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-lifestyle/stress/aromatherapy-bath-recipes/),
a massage and some quiet time (turn off the TV!).

## **1. Herbal Tea/Remedies**

Herbal teas are great to help with insomnia as they have no caffeine. The best herbal
tea to sip on to induce relaxation and sleepiness is chamomile tea (and don’t add
sugar or milk!). Other effective herbal teas are lemon balm and passionflower. A
great herbal remedy for sleeplessness is Valerian – you can buy valerian tablets
from your chemist or in the health aisle of some supermarkets.

## **2. Essential Oils**

There are many essential oils you can use, either in a vapouriser, oil burner or
bath or mixed in with a massage oil, that will aid sleep. Lavender is probably the
best oil to use, but others include roman chamomile, geranium, neroli and ylang 
ylang. Just be aware that�essential�oils should not be used during pregnancy unless
you have consulted a qualified aromatherapist or naturopath, as they can have adverse
effects on the unborn baby and mother.

## **3. Eliminate Stress**

This is a hard one as we all have varying degrees of stress in our lives and often
don’t have control over that! Try and cut down on the effects of stress by getting
some regular exercise during the day, going for a massage or reiki treatment or 
do some meditation.

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 Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical
home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney,
she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school 
age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience
in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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