These all-natural sleep remedies bring new meaning to a good night's rest

Insomniacs and all those who are forever sleep deprived -- listen up! We all have those days where sleep just seems so far out of reach, if not nearly impossible. Needless to say, it's never fun and the morning after is even less enjoyable. But with so many supposed sleep remedy ideas floating around in the world, how do we know which ones actually work -- and better yet, which ones are good for us?

After all, sleeping pills certainly aren't everyones favorite go-to when it comes to getting a good nights rest. Some can be unpredictable and even scary when it comes to the side effects. So today, in order to help you get a good nights rest, we've got five natural remedies that will make sleep better than ever before.

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1) Wild lettuce

Good for calming restlessness and reducing anxiety.

2) Hops

Can be used as a mild sedative for anxiety and insomnia.

3) Aromatherapy

A cheap, nontoxic way to slip into slumber.

4) Meditation

Yoga or stretching followed by simple meditation will do wonders.

5) Valerian

Improves deep sleep, speed of falling asleep, and overall quality of sleep.

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