Why do I wake up at 3 am? Discover Ayurveda´s Simple Home Remedies for Insomnia

Our first suggestion is to sip goat’s milk and add a teaspoon of poppy seeds, as a prebedtime beverage, which is rich in magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral that’s essential for relaxation and sleep, and many people don’t get enough of it in their diets. Make your drink up to four hours before you want to go to sleep and watch as you get sleepy. At the first sign of sleep, you should be heading to your bedroom for sleep. Most people miss the queues from the body, but these are not to be ignored.

Another option is drinking chamomile tea can also help to promote relaxation and reduce stress levels. A cup of chamomile tea is a time-tested remedy for taking the edge off of the day. It is mildly relaxing and has been shown to bind to the same brain receptors as tranquilizer Valium.

Valerian is a relaxing herb that’s used for calming the autonomic nervous system. It’s a good short-term sedative that works quickly, offering a healthy, non-toxic alternative to any prescription drug. If taken the right time before bed, it will induce sleep if you use 5 to 10 capsules to get the desired results, although valerian cannot be thought of as a sleeping pill which is generally much stronger. Vata May take 2 capsules simply for just calming the nerves. In the past 35 years, 200 studies have been done on valerian, add it has been shown to work for cramps and menstrual cramping. It is antispasmodic for digestive disorders. Ayurveda considers valerian to be a good all-around Vata remedy, including for intestinal, gas and pain, as it’s both warming and balancing.

Move your body and practice a sport, fast walking or a workout for at least 30 minutes daily to tire your body and channelize the energy. Additionally, practicing yoga can also help with relaxation and better sleep. Therefore, incorporating physical activity and relaxation techniques such as yoga can be helpful in improving sleep quality.

Vastu Shastra and Ayurveda emphasize the importance of sleeping in the correct direction for sound sleep. The Suśrut saṁhitā suggests sleeping with the head facing eastward while sleeping with legs towards the South can lead to loss of prāna. The flow of organic energy is from North to South, and prāna enters the body through the feet while the soul enters the foetus through the head. Lord Krishna advises Yudhisthira to sleep with head towards the South and legs towards the North.

In conclusion, waking up in the middle of the night can be frustrating, but it could also be a sign that something deeper is going on in your body. Whether it’s vata imbalances or cortisol dysregulation, or blood sugar imbalances. Taking steps to support your body’s natural sleep cycles can help you achieve a more restful slumber. Incorporating herbs like lavender and rosemary, drinking magnesium-rich goat’s milk with poppy seeds, and sipping on chamomile tea are great first steps and helpful tools in promoting a peaceful night’s sleep. Consult an Ayurvedic doctor to know which therapies are best suited for your constitution.