Can’t sleep?

Natural Sleep Remedies from Ginny Lopis

Hawley, PA., December 10, 2008.

Do you have trouble falling asleep, or toss and turn in the middle of the night? Awaken too early, or find yourself not feeling refreshed in the morning? Sleep is something that we all need, but many of us lack, millions of Americans suffer from some sort of sleep difficulties. These can be caused by financial concerns, environment or even relationships; sometimes a remedy can be as simple as a new bedroom décor or a cup of tea. Ginny Lopis of The Lodge at Woodloch has compiled a few other easy tips, based on Ayurveda, an ancient natural medical system that originated in India 5,000 years ago, which is incorporated in to The Lodge’s special programming.

Ayurveda puts great emphasis on our daily routine and the importance of being in harmony with nature for healthy, relaxing sleep. When we break our regular sleep patterns, we are more prone to insomnia. This means sleeping when it’s dark and waking with the light.

Ayruveda suggests that we go to bed by 10 pm in order to stay in alignment with the natural rhythm of nature. However, busy lifestyles and frequent travel often create disturbances of our routines. Using simple Ayurvedic remedies, we can correct these imbalances and induce a more peaceful sleep:

• Eat lightly in the evening, with your heaviest meal at noon. Instead of beef or lasagna at night, try rice with well-cooked vegetables. It's hard to fall asleep with a stomach full of hard-to-digest food.
• A cup of warm milk before bed helps relax and promote restful sleep. Adding a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg makes it even more effective.
• A cup of chamomile tea at bedtime is beneficial for inducing sleep.
• Before bed, a hot bath or shower helps to soothe excess energy and promote a sound sleep.

The Lodge at Woodloch is a place where guests come to relax and rejuvenate themselves; Ginny’s tips will help to achieve that same restfulness at home every night. Ginny has more than 20 years of experience in the spa industry. The Lodge’s philosophy of “Awakening” has been incorporated into a complete spa program of fitness, adventure, wellness, cuisine, beauty services and recreational activities.

About The Lodge at Woodloch.

With its debut in June 2006, The Lodge at Woodloch is one of the finest full-service luxury destination spas in the U.S., offering complete spa programs, treatments, outdoor adventure activities, golf, classes and packages in a pristine mountain retreat environment. Located on 75 wooded acres with a private lake in the Lake Region of Northeast Pennsylvania, The Lodge provides an oasis for personal awakening and renewal just 2 ½ hours outside of New York City. The exclusive property, which features 58 luxury accommodations, a 40,000-square-foot spa and more, is owned and operated by John and Ginny Lopis of JGL, Inc., internationally recognized spa design and operations experts. Additional information and reservations are available toll-free at 1-866-953-8500 or on the Web site at www.thelodgeatwoodloch.com.