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Sleepwalking Remedies
Bentonite Clay
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I have tried lots of remedies over the years for depression/candida/anxiety-related insomnia. I had found that eye masks and ear plugs helped me to have unbroken sleep, however bed/wake-up times were still volatile, and also I found that I could not wake up relatively easily like a normal person. If I tried to wake up any earlier (and I mean even 15 minutes) than my body dictated, I would be exhausted and unable to think, and like a zombie for the whole remaining day. I had to be REALLY careful that I woke up very gently and VERY slowly, was not disturbed by any noises at the crucial time - I would typically have to plan about an hour and a half to wake up, with much coaxing and help from my partner, if I had an appointment I needed to get to. I don't know if I have low blood pressure, but I feel this waking problem was related to the depression/candida/anxiety.
Recently I was drawn to bentonite clay I saw at a local natural cosmetics shop, and took 1 tsp in a 1/3 glass of water before bedtime, an hour after eating. Not only did it immediately feel physically, internally good (as if my body cells were being lightened, and perhaps helping with the sluggishness from the candida), but I found that for the first time in about 10 years I was able to wake up the next morning with ease. It was a sudden and significant difference. I was sleepy when I awoke, but I felt refreshed and easily felt ready to get up!! I have tried different therapies, but nothing had been able to help me wake up comfortably like the clay is continuing to do; I have now been taking it for a week.
The lady at the shop told me that it was mainly for heavy metal detox, and for the full detox effects, it should be taken at a dose of 1T in 1/3 C of water per evening for about 2-3 months - so I will listen to my body and slowly up the dosage over that time. (FYI, The product I was initially looking at was a natural sunscreen with bentonite clay in it, which also felt really good for my skin). Anyway, I hope this might help someone else with extreme difficulties waking up like a normal person!
Sleepwalking Remedies
I have had several sleepwalking children. It is stressful and I too worry when they are away from home!
When we had a little one (4 or so) that was a sleep walker, we had an extra high lock on the door for fear he would try and go outside in the middle of the night and we wouldn't know it.
I have noticed a correlation between caffeine and sleepwalking. One of my sons slept walked for the first time when he had a soda with caffeine that day. (And he rarely had caffeine back ten.) He is an adult now and drinks coffee daily but it has been years since he slept walked. I guess his body adjusted.
My little ones tend to sleep walk when they need to empty their bladder in the middle of then night. I have learned when they show up in the night to just take them to the bathroom.
We have not really dealt with chronic sleepwalking, however. If this were one of my children I would have them try Natural Calm (magnesium supplement) as it is helpful for sleep. I sleep like a rock when I take a spoonful in some water before bed.
I will look forward to hearing how others deal with this.
Let us know how it goes!
~Mama to Many~
Sleepwalking Remedies
I don't want him to go to a neurologist because they give tons of medications. Is there help for him? I usually will wake him up when he does it.
He went to san francisco this weekend and I fear he will drive or walk in the middle of the night. I know at times he will drink Coke before he sleeps. this might be the culprit because he never drinks coffee. Thank you and bless you all.
Peace, Mary
Sleepwalking Remedies
Sleepwalking Remedies
I would look into spiritual causes for sleep walking. You may be effected by a ghostly spirit or entity. Most health problems are related to the physical body but some have spiritual causes. Sometime it can be both. It makes no sense why it would be caused by something physical. Putting prescription drugs in your system isn't addressing root causes.
Medicine is very oriented to the physical aspect. We are spiritual beings also. Do a google search and get a different perspective.
Sleepwalking Remedies
I don't know if you consume caffeine, but that can cause sleepwalking. I had a teenage son who had almost never had caffeine and he had a caffeinated soda one day and slept walked for the first time that night! I have seen the same with others.
If Benadryl works, I would be hopeful that there are some natural things that would work. Chamomile tea (or sleepytime tea) is helpful for some, taken at bedtime. Valerian Root, taken at bedtime helps some.
You can buy or make "sleep tinctures" that do help. I had a son with insomnia for a while and this did help him. We made a homemade tincture and it helped. I can post the recipe if you like.
Keep us posted! I hope you are able to resolve this soon!
~Mama to Many~
Niacinimide, Borage Oil
I'm using Niacin & an omega 3-6-9 fish oil supplement myself. I really haven't noticed it helping with my sleep. However, it's helping me with anxiety, blood pressure, & inflammation. The Niacin is recommended by Bill here at EC in treating mental health disorders along with as a support nutrient for treating candida.
I have multiple health issues myself so I too take a bunch of supplements. Maybe others here at EC can try this combination of niacin & borage oil to help with sleep patterns. Thanks for sharing & God Bless!
Niacinimide, Borage Oil
Thanks for all who have been writing about these 2 great supplements.
A relieved and happy wife!
Sleepwalking Remedies
