Insomnia Tips & Natrol Melatonin Fast Dissolve Tablets Review

 

I'm a big believer in taking supplements instead of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. The type of supplements that melt under your tongue are the most effective and fast-acting.  Capsules are my second choice and I avoid tablets that don't dissolve in the mouth. As a lifetime insomniac and night owl, I've taken melatonin supplements for years. Most brands recommend taking it at bedtime, but I've also heard it's good to take it at sunset as long as you are home and not driving. If you have stubborn daily insomnia I personally recommend taking it at sunset daily. 

The Natrol brand works well. BzzAgent sent the above bottle for review. My husband found it worked for his occasional insomnia. It is available at Walmart for $13.00 for 100 tablets. They are 10 mg each. The brand I've taken for years is Andrew Lessman which is available at HSN. Night Time is more expensive coming in at $25.00 for 60 capsules when not on sale. They are half the dose. I find 5 mg works well if you take it daily and it works best after two weeks of use. 10 mg would be best for those that have occasional sleep issues who won't be taking it daily.

Tips for insomnia:

• Take a melatonin supplement at sunset or 20 minutes before bedtime daily
• Take a warm bath or shower before bed
• Spray lavender essential oil on your linens before bed
• Use an essential oil diffuser near your bed, recommend & own Beekman's
• Dab lavender essential oil on your neck and wrists before bed
• Exercise 30 minutes every other day or every day
• Don't exercise too close to bedtime
• Avoid caffeine & sugar after 6 pm
• Avoid looking at a computer or tablet hours before bedtime
• Dim the lights in the room you sit in for hours before bedtime
• Listen to relaxing music or white noise before bedtime
• White noise at bedtime (airplane cabin, waterfall, beach waves, rain, etc.), recommend & use Amazon Echo with White Noise Airplane  
• Write down your to-do list for tomorrow prior to bedtime
• Write down things that are bothering you prior to bedtime
• Think of your happy place when trying to fall asleep not your to-do list nor your problems
• Wash your pillow monthly and your sheets weekly with a lavender scent, recommend & use Beekman Essential Oil on their Dryer Balls
• Buy a new mattress if yours isn't comfortable or old
• Use blackout blinds in your bedroom and/or wear an eye mask if light bothers you
• Don't sleep next to someone who snores or tosses and turns
• Keep the temperature around 66-68 degrees, recommend & use a Nest Thermostat to ensure it's that temp prior to bedtime
• Hydrate, make sure you drink 2 liters of water daily
• Don't overeat before bed nor go to bed hungry
• Drink Sleepytime Tea before bed
• Meditate before bed 
• Lay in your bed, put a refrigerated sheet mask on your face, and close your eyes
• Stop taking naps 
• Avoid watching violent, sad, or scary tv before bedtime
• Turn your security alarm on at bedtime, recommend & use Ring Alarms 
• Eliminate pain, I recommend CBD drops and creams 
• Stick to the same bedtime daily 

If all these tips are overwhelming to you, print them off and take a step at a time. Check off each one as you work your way through the list. Start with meditation. I hear you, you say that's too complicated and difficult, that you can't do it. No, you can and it is easy. I've done it since I was a teenager. I dare you to give it a try. The simple way to meditate is to memorize "rest, relax and release". Lay down on your bed and say these words. Start with "rest", rest your entire body. Then work on "relax". Relax your body starting with your head and slowly work your way down to your toes. Concentrate on relaxing each body part one by one slowly, don't rush it. When done, work on "release". Think of all the bad energy and stress being released from your body and floating into space. If you pray, now is the time to do so. If not, think of what you are grateful for. At the very least you will find your mind kept away from your problems concentrating on relaxing. With time this exercise will be easier and quicker. You can even do this elsewhere very quickly when being subjected to stress away from home. It's really good for panic attacks also. Writing down your to-do list before resting in bed will keep your mind off of tomorrow's stress. Writing down everything that is bothering you such as things that happened that day or long-term problems will help you keep your mind off your troubles while trying to sleep. What you eat and drink will also have an effect on your sleep, so keep that in mind. Exercise helps with insomnia but not if you do it just prior to bedtime. Every step you take will help, so give some of my tips a try tonight!

If you haven't given melatonin a try, I highly recommend you do. I hope you found a new tip to help with your insomnia. Feel free to send a link to this blog post to your insomniac friends and family. What works for your insomnia and how often do you suffer from it?

Have a Peaceful Night's Sleep,

Wendy

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