Exercises to do for Insomnia Help
Since on some of my sites (particularly my Insomnia Remedy blog) I advocate daily exercise as a great way of helping any insomnia remedy you may be trying, I thought I would write a very specific post here on how to use exercise to stop insomnia.
First off, realize that there are two types of exercise you may want to do for insomnia help. One is cardio, which gets your heart pumping, and the other is more flexibility training like Yoga, QiGong, or Pilates.
There are benefits and disadvantages to each as an insomnia remedy, and I’ll cover specific instructions as well as those benefits/disadvantages in this post.
Cardio as an Insomnia Remedy
What To Do: Cardio is basically anything that gets your heart to a working level, but you’re still able to talk. This could be powerwalking, working on a treadmill or elliptical, rowing machines, programs like TaeBo or the Urban Rebounder, etc. It all depends on what kind of equipment and/or resources you have and enjoy. Just 20 minutes of cardio a day is all you need for it to make a positive impact on your sleep.
Advantages: This could also be a part of any workout routine or fitness plan. It doesn’t take very long either. Cardio also helps strengthen your heart and lungs.
Disadvantages: This can’t be done any time before bed, because it could leave you excited and restless. It will hinder sleep, instead of help, if you do it too close to bedtime.
Yoga, QiGong, and Pilates for Insomnia Help
What To Do: Any program like the ones above. For Yoga, you could find a DVD, Book, or software like WiiFit that will present you with a daily yoga regiment. QiGong exercises usually take 1-2 hours a day, plus meditation time. Pilates also has books and DVDs dedicated to it. Just follow the instructions in whatever material you choose.
Advantages: Improves flexibility. Also relaxes the body and relieves stress. QiGong’s energy work and meditation aspects make it particularly appealing for an insomnia remedy.
Disadvantages: Takes a high skill level and amount of dedication. You must also be open-minded.
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OK Guys, so hopefully this will help you decide what kind of exercise you want to do for Insomnia Help. Best of luck, and talk to you next time!
Insomnia Remedy
Believe it or not, taking sleeping pills is probably the worst possible way to “cure” insomnia. A real insomnia remedy should be totally natural. The insomnia help in this post is great because all the solutions I’ll share are natural and free (or cheap). We’ll cover a variety of ideas from qigong and fung shui to binaural beats and brainwave entrainment. Because there are many different types of insomnia, we should also look at many types of cures.
One remedy option that I just discovered draws on the eastern principals of Qigong and Fung Shui. These are more preventative measures however, and will probably take a little while to work. While I recommend one of the other solutions for more immediate relief, these next ideas are definitely worth practicing anyways for long-term relief. In the Qigong area, it will help to sleep on your side or back, but do not sleep on your stomach. Sleep with your tongue against the roof of your mouth, for this will connect two major energy channels in the body. Also, practice Qigong daily, as this will help sleep and reduce the amount you need. I personally recommend the Learning Strategies Corporation Spring Forest Qigong Course.
Fung Shui, and the way your room is layed out, could also help your sleep. Don’t ever have a mirror facing your bed, as this is supposed to reflect tired, used energy instead of letting it escape during sleep. Also, try not to have your bed directly in front of a door or under a fan. A more scientifically provable idea is to reduce the amount of electronics in your room. This way you won’t have so many currents running around your room. Try to keep your windows and blinds open during the day as well.
For more immediate relief, you will probably want to try binaural beats as a form of brainwave entrainment. These are audio files that, when listened to with headphones, use both ears to create one special tone that your brain hears. These can then “entrain” your brainwaves to a certain state, in this case, sleepiness. For more information on using binaural beats to attract sleep, check out these SleepTracks, or the sidebar on my other insomnia remedy website for information on a “sleep system”.
