If you have trouble sleeping through the night - or at all - then you are no doubt interested in finding cures for insomnia.
Most of all, you want to find cures which will actually work.
So many so called insomnia cures out there can be dangerous to your health, or possibly addictive.
This is especially true of over the counter sleep aids.
Thus it may benefit you to look for natural cures first.
If the problem is serious, however, you need to see your doctor.
There are different types of insomnia, such as slow sleep insomnia and premature waking.
Slow sleep insomnia is the most common.
Rare types will keep you from sleeping at all.
The human body cannot survive without enough sleep.
Thus, naturally you can see why a doctor's visit is necessary when the problem because serious.
Slow sleep insomnia is less serious.
It makes you feel awful but it can be easily remedied in some instances.
The first things you can try are relatively simple.
For example, cut down or completely cut out your caffeine intake during the day.
At the very least, switch to decaffeinated coffees and teas after about four in the afternoon.
Cut down on caffeine rich foods as well, like chocolate.
Also try not to eat any spicy foods before sleeping.
Try not to nap during the day.
It can mess up your sleep rhythms.
Your body might be getting too much sleep if you take a lot of naps.
It will keep your body from being tired enough to sleep at night.
Exercising can also help to prepare your body for sleep.
However, you should not exercise right before you are ready to go to bed.
Your adrenaline will be pumping much too much.
Rather, in the hour or two before bedtime, you should try your best to relax.
Read a book, take a warm bath, drink some warm milk.
Do something that can help you to relieve stress.