Insomnia

Calming your mind with meditation may help you find sounder slumber.

Listening to calming music before bedtime may help promote healthy sleep and stave off insomnia.

For people struggling with sleep problems, hypnosis may help bring calm and promote sounder slumber.

Your bedroom environment can have a major impact on the quality of your sleep. A cluttered bedroom that doubles as a home office or storage space can keep you from feeling calm and rested, which can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep, which can have a huge impact on how you feel during the day. Have you worked hard to ensure that your bedroom is an oasis of calm and relaxation? Please s…

If you're struggling to achieve sounder sleep, taking up a mind-body practice like yoga, tai chi, or meditation may help ease insomnia.

Here are 14 natural remedies that are used for insomnia.

Melatonin is a hormone that helps to regulate sleep. Is there any evidence? What are melatonin side effects and safety concerns?

Chamomile is popular for insomnia, especially in tea form. Find out more about chamomile.

Valerian is one of the more popular sleep remedies. Find out more about valerian, including the possible side effects and safety concerns.

A reader asks, "Is there a natural alternative to sleep medications?" Read my answer.

Find out more about 5-HTP, including why people use it for insomnia and the possible side effects and safety concerns.

Kava kava is a herb used for anxiety and insomnia. Find out more about kava kava, including the safety concerns and possible side effects of this herb.

Counting sheep night after night? Try taking up yoga to ease your insomnia.

Studies suggest that aromatherapy sleep remedies with certain essential oils may promote sounder sleep.