If that much-needed sleep has eluded you and you find yourself tossing around in bed unable to sleep soundly, then you might want to consider usingnatural sleeping aids.

Some people are scared of sleeping pills and their negative effects. It is not recommended to take sleeping pills for long term as you can get addicted to it and unable to sleep without it in future. So going natural would seem the best option.

Load up with amino acids contained in a warm glass of milk can help you sleep better. This is what mothers usually give to their babies and it will definitely work even for adults. The soothing effect of chamomile tea is also an alternative for milk while other herbs and essential oils such as valerian, lavender and rose help calm the mind and soothe the senses by producing endorphin and serotonin considered as relaxing hormones.

Try not to eat or have just a light snack before going to sleep. A very full stomach, although very tempting to sleep with one, can cause indigestion and may interfere with a sound sleep. Drinks that contain caffeine, eating chocolates and smoking are never to be taken if you want to get that slumber. You can also try to exercise during the late afternoon or evening.

It can help relieve stress and help your body relax at night, which is the same effect if you would take a hot shower before hitting the pillows. Prepare a room conducive for sleep by dimming the lights, lighting aroma therapy candles, and changing fresh sheets.

Soft music can also help ease your mind. Herbal sleeping pills are now available on the market and these can help you sleep better through a mix blend of minerals and natural herbs.

These have no side effects and they help induce sleep at night.