I’ve previously posted about the topic of sleep and have even written an article on it for LindyOlsen.com. Just recently I’ve found myself revisiting my own problems that I’m having with sleep. I’m not one of those people who naturally sleeps soundly at night so it takes a little bit of work and effort on my behalf. It’s certainly not from a lack of trying either as I’ve tried many methods and products, such as:
★ Valerian Forte
★ Sleep Remedy
★ Sleeping Tablets
★ Chamomile Tea
★ Lavender Oil
★ Guided Meditation
For me, the problem isn’t getting to sleep. It’s staying asleep. I fall asleep without a problem then sleep for at least 3-4 hours. Then it starts. I call it the “rotary chicken”. I wake up, I change position, go back to sleep and repeat that process over and over again for the remaining 3-4 hours. Then when I wake up in the morning, I’m exhausted. So once again I continue the search to find what works for me so that I may be able to sleep solidly eight hours of sleep night after night.
Being an inquisitive creature, I was doing some sleep research and came across some information I thought I’d share with you all: 40 Facts About Sleep You Probably Didn’t Know. There’s some interesting facts that I never knew. It goes to show, you’re never to old to learn something new.
I started my new bedtime routine last night of switching off both the computer and television an hour before bed. That way I’m no longer stimulating my mind and allowing it to slow down in preparation for a good night’s sleep. I put on some background music, Enya was the perfect choice of course and I’ve always loved her music. Then I went to my bedroom and lit my ceramic oil burner which has lavender oil in it. Lavender oil’s commonly known for it’s relaxation properties. That and I love the scent. Following that I made myself a cup of organic chamomile tea and drank it out of my fine bone china cup and saucer just like my grandmother does. It’s a very old fashioned tradition I know but one that I truly enjoy. An hour later right before bed I take my Über-Inositol. Lawrey my Naturopath from Evelyn Faye suggested I try it. It’s a product I’d not heard of or even tried before and it comes in a powder form. But I trust Lawrey. She’s previously helped me with my Adrenal Fatigue as well as my Genetic Profile. My bedroom’s dark from blackout curtains which makes for perfect sleeping conditions. The only thing I had to change drastically was my use of my iPhone when I’m in bed. That no longer happens. The setting and checking of my alarm clock is the only permitted use now. It’ll take time for this routine to take effect so I just have to be patient until then.
So I’m going to give this supplement a month before reporting back my thoughts and experiences on it. Until then….
