6 Ways To Cure Insomnia Naturally

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Published 2024-05-07
If you suffer from insomnia, you may be surprised to know that sleep physicians are increasingly recommending natural forms of treatment. Medications are often used as a last resort. So in this video, sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus explains some of the best ways to treat insomnia naturally. And the best part is that these natural treatments, like cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, are proven to be MORE effective than medication and they are lifelong changes.

đŸ“ș Non-pharmaceutical approaches are helpful, but to learn more about some common insomnia medications, check out our video:    ‱ What To Know BEFORE Taking Sleep Aids...  

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0:00 Natural Cures for Insomnia
1:00 Sleep Hygiene
3:33 Stimulus Control
4:06 Sleep Restriction
5:24 Relaxation Techniques
7:06 CBT-I
8:26 Circadian Re-entrainment
10:38 A Practical Approach

😮Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He's been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.

#cognitivebehavioraltherapy #insomnia #sleepbetter
All Comments (21)
  • @samuelrodrigues2939
    I suffer from insomnia for a long time, tried everything.. i can tell u guys the nap became my ally.. when i have a nap during the day, i lie down practically at the same.time, not feeling destroyed and have better quality sleep.. the days i dont nap, i, believe it or not, take longer to fall asleep as i am so exhausted and anxious that i wont rest well.. cycle continues
  • @nishchal11a
    Please prepare content on short sleepers like me who just can't sleep for more than 5 hours. I sleep at 9.30 pm last night and can't be in bed after 230 am.
  • @saras4117
    Finally someone who makes an instructive video with clear explanation
  • @aussiegirl-jx7nj
    I have found qigong fairly helpful for falling asleep. Lee Holden's "Qigong for Peace" works for me. I do have to read for a while though, it makes me sleepy. We are all different.
  • @chrisspringer614
    I just started CBTI and I practice breathing from my diaphragm when I cannot sleep. It helps me focus on something besides not sleeping.
  • @brianw.5230
    Awesome tips! I love meditating when I can't sleep and CBTI is King!
  • @julbears1675
    You described a technique called "diaphragmatic breathing"; I'd just like to say that all breathing is diaphragmatic breathing - unless you are someone who has a machine breathing for them like Christopher Reeves. I'm sure that's not new info to you. Of course, we have some agency over allowing the breath to fill the lower lungs and thus the diaphragm moves the viscera downwards & the belly expands, and we can reset paradoxical breathing. just my two cents. Thank you for your many good ideas! I'm a fan.
  • @martaperez9675
    I have suffered from insomnia for more than 20 yrs I practiced the CBT in the past sleep hygiene is part of my routine the breathing 478 is helpful when I wake up in the middle of the night i still need my reading though have a. kindle to prevent any lights in my bedroom
  • @sarahtaber8839
    But how to find and know a GOOD (non-rep-off) source for CBT?
  • @lindaknuckles4540
    Melatonin useage needs to be used infrequently do to a possible retinal detachment due to eye movements that can be a bit much while taking that supplement. ✌
  • @johnsmusicpassions9740
    there is only one thing you need to understand - you can't control your sleep - if you can't sleep do something you like for 30 mins to an hour and then go back to bed = your brain keeps you awaake /hyperarousal - why because it perceives that you are frightened of being awake - over time your brain will be reassured and ypur sleep will start improvong - be patient = most of the suggestions iin this video have little impact on your sleep - he's interested in business - steer clear of drugs unless you need short term help with anxiety
  • @arlene1525
    With the breathing method, how many times should you do this and should you be sitting or while lying in bed. Thank you
  • @emetahava
    you have the perfect life though.....