Sleeping Tips

[shepard]

Hey all,

Just was wondering if anyone had any good advice on sleeping or things you can do before going to bed to help you sleep better. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, and a herniated disk in my lower back which is pinching a nerve. Any advice would be great considering EVERY doctor ive ever been to "Cant find anything wrong"

thanks,

Shepard

[patrish]

Hi,

Try soaking in a warm bath with two cups of epsom salts.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/benefits-of-epsom-salts.html

Lavender oil is relaxing, a little on a hanky at the side of your bed can help.

Also a lettuce sandwich

http://www.holistic-online.com/remedies/Sleep/sleep_insomnia_herbs.htm

Hope these help

Patrish xx

[illuminati downfall]

That's terrible, not being able to sleep. I have had insomnia on and off for years. :mad: I like to use some lavender linen and room spray in my bedroom. The scent is very relaxing. I also like to make a cup of "sleepy time" or "dreamland" tea, when I can't sleep. Different stores will carry it under different names depending on the brand. It's a mix of a few different herbal ingredients including peppermint and chamomile, which are known to help a person sleep. If it's your back that's bothering you and that's what's keeping you up, maybe try putting a pillow behind, or under yourself in a way that you will be more comfortable. :)

[gorgeousgertie]

shepard the bowen technique might be very useful for you in all aspects,please check it out....

[lordzoma]

Get yourself an air ionizer. with negative ions in the air you'll sleep like a freaking baby.

[wildheartx]

Fibromyalgia i think is something else in disguise. Usually mercury poisoning and candida albicans. If you address this problem im pretty sure you'll progress. Doctors are shit and im sorry you've been labelled with that illness. You been labelled with celiac disease yet?

I have problems sleeping too due to my mercury poisoning. Patrish suggested Epsom salts. After bathing in those you'll sleep for a week. Do be careful not to stay in too long though and drink lots of water. Good luck.

[1971]

My brother has fibromyalgia and from what I thought the whole irregular sleeping pattern is part of it, but there have been some little hints on here that its something else, can anyone explain this more?

Have you tried some tiger balm? ive not been getting off to sleep very well lately and finding a touch of this on my temples helps a bit.

all the best with it all.

[alternative_answer]

Essential oil of lavender in an oil burner and in a hot bath. Try Valerian/Valeriana in a tincture form, it's absorbed more easily. Good night!

[wildheartx]

My brother has fibromyalgia and from what I thought the whole irregular sleeping pattern is part of it, but there have been some little hints on here that its something else, can anyone explain this more?

Have you tried some tiger balm? ive not been getting off to sleep very well lately and finding a touch of this on my temples helps a bit.

all the best with it all.

Two friends of mine have Fibromyalgia and are of a similar age to me Mid 30's. They are getting better and how.

1. Gluten Free/Yeast Free diet with aim of killing candida albicans
2. Getting amalgam fillings removed

Of course Fibromyalgia groups don't want discuss these issues. You know that their 'disease' is curable. With note to not sleeping at night. That would be your brothers thyroid which is being screwed up by the toxicity in his body. This affecting his adrenal glands and cortisol levels so his whole sleep pattern is thrown out of wack. Don't bother asking the GP to do thyroid tests they will come back fine because they never run tests for the T4/T3 levels which will show the true nature of his messed up endocrine system. He will get TSH and nothing else.

It's the same old crap with Fibromyalgia. Sorry if im being aggressive about this but if he wants his health back he seriously has to stop listening to doctors. I've seen what dietary changes and amalgam replacement can do. If he can't afford the amalgam replacement start the diet. He can then at least get that side of things in order.

[gorgeousgertie]

from what I gather of FM theres sually some kind of 'trauma', often in childhood but not necessarily where it can have its roots in.......FM is not what it seems....the candida albicans also an offshoot which requires physically rebalancing and it totally valid but there is something more to this from what i've gathered.....

[armoured_amazon]

And a hot water bottle is always nice. :)

[gorgeousgertie]

it is isnt it.....you are spot on there armoured amazon top choice of words!

[armoured_amazon]

it is isnt it.....you are spot on there armoured amazon top choice of words!

I always sneak one under the duvet at the bottom of the bed about ten minutes before I retire and that way it's all toasty when I climb in. :D

[gorgeousgertie]

my mate sends me to bed with one when I kip at hers and I'm staggered by just how nice it is !Such a little thing too...but so.........nice!

[armoured_amazon]

I've been thinking of getting one for the cats lmao

[gorgeousgertie]

I bet they would love it!!!!!!
so long as its strong enough to withstand thier sharp little paws!

[armoured_amazon]

I have some Shawn Sheep bottle covers. :D