6 Ways To Cure Insomnia Naturally

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.
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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

[@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

[@mwilson7842]

I nap almost every day. Rest when I can get it. Like yourself, I'm an early morning awakener

[@BeeRich33]

Been doing this for decades. Now it's invading my work time. I'm here to find out how to avoid these.

[@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.

[@thewhitewolffl]

I am similar to that and a little less than 2 teaspoons of RAW honey (before bed), seems to help sleep a few more hours.

[@debbiechadwick861]

I used to do that too. But I realized I need the bulk of my sleep later so I can be refreshed for work. So I started going to sleep by 11:00. The short sleep is then closer to my work time. If I wake up at 2 or 3 then I'm exhausted by the time I go to work.

[@debbiechadwick861]

If only CBT could detox me from Ambien.

[@sojourner239]

There’s a guy that talks about accepting wakefulness at night because worrying about it interferes with falling asleep and staying asleep. If you wake after 5 hours and feel like getting up do so and return to bed later or carve out time for a short nap during the day if you can. Sleep is such a hot topic right now and not allowing all the talk about its importance get in your head is probably the best advice we can follow. There are people who run on less sleep and don’t suffer ill effects. Find what works for you and accept who you are.

[@michelleezell2189]

Ugh. Same here

[@kellysites6164]

Thank you so much for such great help.

[@ravenous6324]

v informative thank you

[@saras4117]

Finally someone who makes an instructive video with clear explanation

[@brianw.5230]

Awesome tips! I love meditating when I can't sleep and CBTI is King!

[@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.

[@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

[@jimr5855]

thanks Doc !

[@kellysites6164]

Can you do a video about CBTI?

[@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. ✌

[@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.

[@BeeRich33]

Your website doesn't work

[@arlene1525]

With the breathing method, how many times should you do this and should you be sitting or while lying in bed. Thank you

[@loreleidenton7000]

❤

[@jerichoarroyo105]

What is CBTI?

[@robertwilliam9558]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

[@jerichoarroyo105]

@@robertwilliam9558 thank you!

[@joylane5560]

I wish I could nap! I cant fall into a deep sleep without pills, I just doze. Help!

[@anjanaduttakardam4529]

What is 4 7 8 breathing?

[@sarahtaber8839]

Breathe in (nose, not mouth) on a count of 4, hold your breath for a count of 7, and slowly exhale (nose) to a count of 8, then start over & over until it works & you sleep.

[@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

[@emetahava]

you have the perfect life though.....

[@marshallderriek1858]

More people suffering from insomnia .. more people in serious debt ... fix that and you'll sleep better

[@michelefinizio6520]

When I'm up throughout the night I just lie in bed and do a yoga nindra that relaxes me if I got up like he said every time I'm up then I would really get no rest I don't get stressed out anymore when I'm up throughout the night cuz I know this is habit for me so like I said I do a meditation in the middle of the night sometimes I'm able to go back to bed sometimes I don't at least I'm getting rest for my body and mind also in the middle of the day I lay down and do another hour meditation or half an hour this gives me energy and focus throughout the day when I take the time out to relax in the middle of the afternoon

[@fioconnor7135]

You only look about 48!!!

[@m.d.b.6318]

Just exercise. Our society is too sedentary. #Truth

[@garysimone4977]

Please not cbt - i

[@glendahowes5905]

Help night shift worker here

[@TheJugster1]

Don’t pay attention to politics , specially if it is democrats, lol

[@Cozmargandescu]

I have seen so many testimonials that not only cbti doesn t work but also spiked.anxiety even further. No wonder since obsesive compuslive behaviour arund sleep by restricting rhe s**t out of it and trying to avoid naps even when your body signals this need, counting your breaths which leads to monitoring....etc. and avoidance behaviour like i must noit watch the clock i must not watch tv o must not etc ....jesus you are literally creating insomnia

[@archanapcv]

so true - the so called sleep hygiene , stimulius control etc etc worsened my anxiety around sleep and made things way worse. Sleep is a multi million industry and most of the advice are BS Your body knows what is best for you - trust it and you will be fine

[@sarahtaber8839]

laughing emoji!