Natural Remedies for Insomnia

To my night owls:

Along with actually following some of these tips for natural insomnia remedies, I don't wake up during the wee hours of the morning (ahem, 6am) and instead devote enough time to getting enough sleep! Here are some of the things I do to help me get the sleep I need every night:

• Drink Herbal Tea: Caffeine free teas heavy in either chamomile or lavender will help relax the body before bed. My chamomile and lavender tea collection is below.                           
• Aromatherapy: Inhale lavender oil to further relax the muscles. 

• Yoga: Stretching and deep breathing will make the body feel good and relaxed anytime anywhere. Simply tightening all of the muscles and then entering shavasana can work wonders!
• Imagine a serene scene. I imagine a white expanse with no sound, only the feeling of peace.

For herbal remedies, click here.

Happy sleeping everyone!

My Health So Far

I am an advocate for healthy living and natural products. As I'm becoming more aware of my health, especially now as a thriving young citizen, I can tell the difference in the way I feel depending on what I eat and how I move. Here's what I've learned:

• Good sleeping habits lead to happy Lisa.
• Yoga helps loosen up my joints and decrease tension in my body. Sun salutations are a great way to start the day.
• Massages. Massages for everyone!
• Essential oils have medicinal properties. I like using these oils instead of over the counter (and even prescription) drugs.

• Jojoba oil (moisturizer), tea tree oil (antibacterial), and lavender (antibacterial) to treat acne
• Tea tree oil, lavender, witch hazel (astringent) to treat minor cuts and infections.
• Flaxseed oil for my eyelashes. Sounds weird, I know, but I'm testing to see if the oil helps the hairs grow back stronger.
• Coconut oil (moisturizer) for my skin and the ends of my hair.

• Decrease dietary sodium intake. The majority of the the time, I avoid the middle aisles of grocery stores. Here lies evil processed foods that contain preservatives and a stupidly high amount of sodium. Just thinking of ingesting that seriously makes reconsider buying processed or frozen food. 

For some great information on the benefits of natural foods, check out The Farmacy on Facebook.