Episode 2 | Insomnia

Jan 8 2009, 12.30pm on C4

Insomnia

Insomnia is something we'll probably all suffer from at some point during our lives, whether it's due to stress, hormones or the joy of a new baby. But there are plenty of natural remedies that can help you get a good night's sleep. Lavender has been used for thousands of years for sleeping disorder thanks to its volatile oils which help relax the whole nervous system. These herbs will be the active ingredient for one of our remedies - a "Lavender and chamomile sleep balm". Lavender is also one of the ingredients for another insomnia remedy - the "Herbal sleep pillow", whilst "Passionflower and lemon balm tea" form the basis for a third remedy.


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Remedies in this episode

Nutritional Information

If you are suffering from insomnia, avoid stimulants, like coffee, tea, chocolate. Eat slow release carbohydrates like brown rice, nuts, oats and seeds and avoid cheese - this is packed full of brain stimulants, therefore not good to eat if you are suffering from insomnia. And try and drink chamomile tea throughout the day, which will relax the body ready for a good night sleep.

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