Everybody wants and needs a good night’s sleep. So it is really frustrating when sleep gets so elusive and the eyes just won’t shut, depriving the mind and body the rest it needs. This condition is called insomnia and it is a common problem of many. The reasons why one finds it so difficult to sleep varies but no one can argue that insomnia can negatively affect their lives in one way or another.

Lack of sleep may cause one to have less energy during the day resulting to poor performance in work, school, etc. It can also lead to health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, etc. That is why many are desperate for cures to insomnia. They say simple changes in habits and lifestyle can help one get proper sleep.

Surprisingly, one can also resort to nature and use coconut oil to cure insomnia. This is because coconut oil has the ability to regulate body functions and helps one sleep easily. So for those who want a relief from insomnia, here’s a natural cure using coconut oil that you can try:

1.      Consume virgin coconut oil daily. The dosage would depend on your body weight.

2.      Make sure that you get sun exposure for at let 30 minutes everyday. Do your sunbathing in the early morning when the sun’s rays is still gentle on your skin. Avoid sun exposure from 10 am to 4 pm when the sun is at its hottest.

3.      Have a ritual before bedtime. Drinking a cup of herbal tea would relax you and induce sleep. You can also try taking an Epsom salt shower. Just add two cups of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) to your tub and soak in it for 20 minutes. The magnesium sulfate is absorbed by the skin and has the ability to relax the muscles and nervous system.