Having problems sleeping? Stress and worry and perhaps inactivity contributes to not sleeping well. It may be that you feel tired but your mind wanders and sleep do not come easy. When finally, you fall asleep late in the evening or perhaps even in the early morning and you wake up feeling you did not sleep well at all.

To start your activities in the morning, you will need a fresh mind. But how will you be able to concentrate on your activities or start your day with excitement if you can’t sleep at night. No wonder that some of insomniacs choose the fast way by consuming sleep-aid drugs. If you are suffering from insomnia, remember each drug have a different effect for its users, so don’t rush to use it! We have natural tips for you to overcome your sleeping problems.

Here are some tips to help you, naturally:

1) Warm milk. Several studies have found that consuming milk 30 minutes or 1 hour before bedtime can have a calming effect and promote deeper sleep. This is because there is a content of melatonin which triggers drowsiness. In addition, milk also contains the amino acid tryptophan, which is the raw material for the brain chemical serotonin, which acts to regulate mood, relaxes and triggers drowsiness.

But be careful, don't choose milk that contains caffeine and teobromin, which actually stimulate the body to stay awake. Read the nutrient content before drinking it.

2) Herbal teas without caffeine content are the right choice because they contain soothing antioxidants. One of the herbal teas that helps you sleep better is chamomile. This type of brew from one of the daisy family is indeed a powerful remedy for treating insomnia. Based on research from a study, the calming effect produced by chamomile tea is associated with an antioxidant called apigenin, which functions as a specific receptor in the brain that can reduce anxiety. In addition, chamomile tea is also believed to help reduce anxiety and stress. Other types of tea that you can try with almost similar functions are valerian tea, peppermint tea t lemon balm leaf tea.

3) Foods that contain magnesium can be a medicine to overcome insomnia problems. Magnesium can relax your body by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, the system responsible for making the body relax and calm. You can get magnesium by consuming a variety of foods such as nuts, seeds, cereals, fish meat and fruits.

4) One of the causes of stress and depression that makes it difficult to sleep is the lack of the amino acid tryptophan. It is one of the basic ingredients of the serotonin hormone that functions to relax the body. The amino acid tryptophan itself cannot rely on natural production from the body but must be obtained from food. Foods that have a high tryptophan content include eggs, tofu, salmon, cheese, oatmeal and whole wheat bread.

Hope these tips can help you to sleep right. However, if your insomnia continues, please consult with your doctor - don’t buy drugs to aid you to sleep, carelessly. Any medication for sleep can be addictive and probably has side effects that may interfere with the body's normal condition.

Sleep is the best medicine to improve your mood, alertness, ability to function, reduces stress levels.

A good sleep also strengthens the immune system, which we need to protect us these days!