Forum Topic: Treatments for Night Terrors

Author: Jackie C
"Is anyone aware of any natural treatments available for night terrors. The patient is a 6 year old female who suffers from glucose intolerance and asthma. She is 20 pounds overweight and for the past 6 months has been awaking from sleep screaming and unconsoleable 2 to 4 times a night. I have recently researched the use of additional folic acid for the asthma attacks and she has recently been taken off Atirax. I have given her melatonin to try and balance out her sleep habits, but if anyone has any other suggestions I would be grateful."

My Responce:
My son is now 5 years old. He/we have struggled with his night terrors ever since he was three years old. When I started studying Holistic Health, I became more active in trying to prevent his night terrors naturally. The night terrors have gradually eased over time. However, from year 4 to 5 it took time, attention, and action.

Initially, we focused on taking note of possible triggers. We recognized that the terrors were worse when he didn't nap well during the day. We also noted that stressors such as starting swimming lessons before he was ready (this was the most noticeable) or a long day with too much stimulation caused a rough night.

Along with recognizing the triggers I began a nutritional supplement regimen. During the day I made sure he took the following:

A quality vitamin by Natures Plus

Omega 3's

Vitamin B Sublingual

Occasionally when I knew he was going through a growth spurt I added liquid calcium w/ Magnesium to the regimine.

Before Nap and Bedtime I administered the following to him (He only needed these for a couple of months):

Lavender Oil: a tiny touch along his forehead and on his wrists (HE LOVES THIS!)

Valerian Super Calm by Herbs for Kids

We have followed this regimen for over a year. He is now almost 6 years old and I have no doubt that this full regimen made a huge difference. He now only has occasional Night Terrors.