Sleep disorders are rampant these days and taking sedatives is not the answer. This is so because in the long run they prove to be addictive. In other words a person becomes dependant on sleeping pills and become an addict. Moreover, these pills are prescription pills and not easy to procure without a prescription. Insomnia can be treated the natural way very affectively. Just before bedtime if a warm glass of milk is imbibed; then a peaceful night’s sleep is assured; other than this a shake of the leaves of the herb Valerian with milk would give you a sound night’s sleep; as the herb has got sedative properties which are not addictive.