Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 6 months ago

How to increase rem sleep naturally?

I often wake up feeling groggy, like my sleep wasn't restorative. I'm wondering if there are natural ways to increase REM sleep, maybe some evening routines or dietary changes?

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Aditya Varma Aditya Varma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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To increase REM sleep naturally, establishing a stable circadian rhythm is key. If you have chronic sleep issues or suspect conditions like sleep apnea, consulting a sleep specialist is always the most effective path forward.

Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I tried everything from lavender oil on my pillows to drinking warm turmeric milk. Honestly, while those help create a nice environment, simply waking up at the exact same time every morning worked wonders for my sleep pattern.

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Just put on some calming music and keep your bedroom super cool and dark! A relaxing routine before bed makes your sleep much deeper and more refreshing.

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

With PCOS, hormonal shifts can make sleep very irregular. I don't have all the answers, but keeping my evening stress low and doing light yoga has helped me get better rest. Take it slowly.

Sunita Mohanty Sunita Mohanty Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

My teenager was struggling with sleep due to exam stress. We made sure he finished his dinner early and we had family talking time instead of screens at night. It helped him sleep much better.

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Rajesh Yadav Rajesh Yadav Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Simple rule: keep your phone in another room before you sleep. If you keep scrolling till midnight, your brain will stay active and you won't get any deep rest. Discipline is the only natural way.

Aniket Saxena Aniket Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Completely agree. Avoiding heavy meals late at night also prevents digestive discomfort, which keeps you from waking up during REM cycles.

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