Tired of Counting Sheep??

Suffering from insomnia? Not getting a good nights sleep?

Some general tips for a better nights sleep include:

• Reduce Caffeine.
• Avoid caffeine or other stimulants for 6 hrs before bedtime. 
• Sometimes eliminating caffeine entirely is necessary.
• Do not smoke within 6 hrs of bedtime
• Do not drink alcohol within 6 hrs of bedtime
• Do not have a heavy meal just before bedtime, a light snack may help.
• Do not do strenuous exercise within 4 hrs of bedtime
• Some medications may interfere with sleep. Check with our pharmacist if you are taking any medications.
• Regular daily exercise of at least 30 minutes.
• Relaxation techniques, such as guided meditations and yoga.

Over the counter products for insomnia are available from the pharmacist.  They are kept behind the counter so that we can make sure you are purchasing the right drug for you.  Come and have a chat.


Natural products We love include:

• Redormin
• Ethical Nutrients Sleep Enhance ,
• Fusion Sleep (a combination of Western and Chinese herbs) and
• Medi Herb Valerian Complex.

These herbal remedies work in a gentle yet affective way to help the body slow down, relax and allow the individual to sleep.

The essential oils of Marjoram and Lavender help the nervous system to relax and dissipate any built up tension. Marjoram and Lavender can be used in a bath before bedtime, in a diffuser in your bedroom or just add a few drops on a tissue and gently inhale when going to bed .

A Homeopathic Remedy we find amazing is Bioglan Melatonin. It helps to re-establish normal sleep patterns after a long plane flight and helps combat jet lag. It is also great for shift workers or if you have been keeping irregular sleep hours.

We can also formulate a herbal sleep mixture to suit your individual needs, containing a personalised combination of relaxing and sedating herbs. Perhaps you need to  address some health or lifestyle issues which may be contributing to your sleeplessness. Come in and see us for a Naturopathic Consultation - we can definitely help you bet the balance back in your life and help restore a healthy sleep pattern.