I was wondering this cause i’m going to be starting a new job on friday where i have to be at work before 4am and i’m the type of person who is usually just starting to go to sleep at that time and i was wondering what was the best over the counter sleep aid to get one to fall asleep faster

None of the medicines for artificially inducing sleep are safe or even good for health. Sleep is controlled partially by the eyes and partially by the penial and other glands in the head, but there is also sensing system probably in the skin or sense of feeling to know the night and day and control sleep. Otherwise, the people who are unfortunate as not to have the capacity to see would not have been sleeping. All medicine aids for inducing sleep functions above the blood brain barrier (i.e. the Brahmarandhra in the wisdom of Vedas and Upanishads). This area and beyond are the realm of pure Ether in the body. Any substance which fundamentally works in the Head, sleep, memory, mind, thought, brain or intelligence which are not body parts, should be a derivative of Ether or Ether itself. Ether is the most minutest particle of any substance which is conceivable by human mind. These can be found in the lab in the form of amines, hydrocarbons, neurons, and beyond nano particles. Since these have been named with various names, the realization do not dawn that they are one and the same in various forms. Ether manifesting in different forms. Take for example Melatonin as someone has pointed as the best. Its chemical name is N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine. It is an amine, it has methyl-oxygen and acetyle. Methyl, Ethyl and Acetyle or in gas forms Methane Ethane and Ascetyline are the Trimurthi or triumvariate form of Ether. Basically they exist in these three forms apart from the two forms or duality as in Hydrogen and Carbon forming Hydrocarbons. Then comes the single form and further the Zero form if we go into the mathematical equivalence.

So when Melatonin is used, it directly interfere with the capacity of the eyes to differentiate between the day and night and sensing them with accuracy and deceive the penial gland into inducing sleep. In fact the natural process is interrupted and a damage is caused to the penial gland in the long run. Now penial glands are important glands for the development of children from age one to age 14. If you look at that information, you will find that a strong penial gland in the parents have a great bearing on the child going to be born to them in terms of the development of the child. If that is the case, the chances of an autistic child to such parent is a high percentage of chances. You can see that the amines or the medicines that are produced from alkaloids and amines which ending the IN and INE normally clasiffied as, are usually derivatives of psychotropic substances like opium, cannabis, or several kinds of mushrooms charged by the thunderstorms with abundants of Ether which affects the mind and thoughts and brain and creates hallucinations and delusion in the same way as lesser spirits, impure ether like alchohol creates in the head and benumbs the brain, and again as well as the physical presence of Ether in the form of spirits and Ghosts are similar to the mental hallucinations which these substances are capable of creating.

When we interfere with the fire in the body, the digestion goes out, there is problems with liver, splean, circulation of blood and therefore heart and ultimately manifests int he skin also. When you interfere with the water in the body, the shape of the body like obesity, thinness, strength of the body, the emotions, the perspiration, the excretion, the urination etc.etc. are affected. When we interfere with the element Air in the body, the movements of the body, the actions, the joints, the dryness, the lungs, the respiration and ailments leading to paralysis are manifested. When you interfere with Ether, the mind the brain, the memory, the awareness or consciousness, the intelligence, and all that is connected with metaphysical other than the physical body are affected. The powers are effected, the powers of sleeping, the powers of seeing, the powers of thinking, the powers of hearing, the powers of memorizing etc.etc. The fundamental truth to remember is that "Never to interfere with the natural course of the body and mind". We are in this world to create progeny and ensure continuity of the universe. Our actions whatever we do against natural laws are detrimental to the offsprings we have and their sufferings would be directly proportional to our actions as many ailments do have bearing on what kind of efficient and disease free organs and body we possessed before conceiving the child. It may be called the DNA the genetic factor of whatever. But the fundamental truth remains.

PS: I do not say melatonin is bad but its processing is wrong. You cannot expect a "B (-) group blood to be assimilated by a "A+". Similarly the improperly processed Ether cannot assimilate with naturally processed Ether in the body. Since Ether is at the mind level the reactions will be of Pscychic nature or at the mind level. Since mind is not visible to operate upon, one can only surmise and correct. Every doctor is not good at it and the net result would be ……….derrangements at that level. You can call it anxiety syndrome, panic attacks. etc.et.c.etc.

anything with this drug seems to give me restless leg syndrome.i know theres natural sleep aids and other things you can to do to help sleep.im just looking for a really good over the counter sleep aid.

The most effective over the counter insomnia drug is called Doxylamine succinate. There has been studies that show this drug works as well as, or better than, several prescription drugs, including some barbiturates.This drug is marketed as Unisom usually, and you can also buy a generic store brand that usually have a name like ‘nighttime sleep aid’ or something to that effect, It doesn’t cost much either. You need to check the back of the box because Unisom also makes a sleep aid product that uses Diphenhydramine as the active ingredient. You need to look for Doxylamine.

Another option is to try the motion sickness drug called Dimenhydrinate, which is sold under the brand name Dramamine. That stuff is more expensive than the others, and I am not all that impressed with the results.

Those two, and diphenhydramine, are all antihistamines. and you could have the same problem you had with diphenhydramine when using those other drugs. Only one way to find out which one is most effective, and that is to try them and see what happens.

There are worthless herbal medicines such as Valerian root and Kava kava, and you could also try melatonin, but I wouldn’t hold your breath waiting for those to work.

An irresistible urge to move the legs is called “Restless Legs Syndrome.” The urge to move the legs is usually due to unpleasant feelings in the legs that occur when at rest. Movement eases the feelings for a while. Although symptoms mostly affect in the legs, they can also affect the arms.

There are two types of restless legs syndrome, they are:

1.Primary: Cause is not know, but tends to run in families, and is the most common
2.Secondary: Caused by another disease or condition or by taking certain medicines.

Restless legs syndrome is common in pregnant women and usually occurs during the last months of pregnancy. It usually improves or disappears within a few weeks after delivery.

People with restless legs syndrome describe their symptoms with words like creeping, crawling, tingling or burning sensations. The unpleasant feelings may also occur in the arms.

People with RLS often don’t get enough sleep because RLS can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. They are often tired and sleepy during the day which makes it difficult to:

Â?Concentrate, learn and remember things
Â?Work
Â?Carry out other usual daily activities
Â?Take part in family and social activities

Not getting enough sleep can also cause depression or mood swings.

People with RLS usually also have a condition called periodic limb movement disorder. PLMD is characterized by leg twitching or jerking uncontrollably about every 10 to 60 seconds usually during sleep. The legs are usually most affected, but PLMD can also affect the arms.

Although RLS is unpleasant and uncomfortable, there are some simple self-care approaches and lifestyle changes that can help in mild cases. RLS symptoms often improve with medical treatment. There is ongoing research to better understand the causes of RLS and to develop better treatments.

Medicines that can cause RLS

RLS symptoms usually go away when medicine is stopped, if the RLS symptoms are actually caused by the medicine. You should never stop taking any kind of medicine that is prescribed by your doctor unless he or she instructs you to do so. Medicines that can cause RLS are:

Â?Antiseizure medicines
Â?Antinausea medicines
Â?Antidepressants
Â?Some cold and allergy medicines
Other substances that can cause RLS symptoms or make them worse include:
Â?Caffeine
Â?Alcohol
Â?Tobacco

Although RLS affects both men and women, the disorder occurs more often in women than in men. The age group in which RLS mostly occurs is middle age; however, in up to two out of every five cases, the symptoms of RLS begin before age 20. People who develop RLS early in life usually have a family history of the disorder. The disorder is also more common in persons of northern European descent.

Signs and Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome include:

Â?An almost irresistible urge to move the legs or arms when sitting or lying down
Â?An unpleasant feeling in the legs
Â?Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep because of the unpleasant feelings in the legs or arms
Â?Daytime sleepiness that results from a lack of restful sleep due to the repeated limb movements

Restless legs syndrome gets its name from the urge to move the legs when sitting or lying down. Typical movements include:

Â?Pacing and walking
Â?Jiggling the legs
Â?Stretching and flexing
Â?Tossing and turning
Â?Rubbing the legs

To help your doctor take a medical history, and to provide you with an appropriate diagnosis, provide him or her with answers to the following questions:

Â?Can you describe your symptoms?
Â?When did your symptoms first begin?
Â?When during the day or night do the symptoms usually occur?
Â?When are your symptoms worse?
Â?Do symptoms interfere with your sleep?
Â?What time do you go to bed and get up?
Â?What is your routine before going to bed?
Â?What kind of noise, light, interruptions are there in the room where you sleep?
Â?Do you snore?
Â?Are you tired and sleepy when you wake up and during the day?
Â?Do you have trouble concentrating?
Â?Do you doze off or have difficult staying awake doing routine tasks, especially while driving?
Â?Do other members of your family have similar symptoms?
Â?What medicines (over-the-counter and prescription) do you take?
Â?Do you gasp for air during sleep?
Â?Do you use caffeine, tobacco, or alcohol?

Listed below are some lifestyle changes to improve and relieve symptoms of RLS:

Â?Avoid things that can make symptoms of RLS worse such as tobacco, alcohol, foods and beverages that contain caffeine such as chocolate, coffee, tea, and some soft drinks
Â?Medicines: Only at the advice of your doctor should you stop taking medicines that have been specifically prescribed for you. There are some medicines that can make the symptoms of RLS worse and they include: Antidepressants, antinausea medicines, antipsychotic medicines, antihistamines.
Â?Adopt good sleep habits such as keeping your bedroom or sleep area cool, quiet, comfortable and free of unnecessary light. Use your bedroom for sleeping, not for watching TV or using computers or the telephone. Go to bed every night at the same time and wake up at the same time every morning.
Â?Follow a program of moderate exercise
Other activities that may also help relieve symptoms include:
Â?Walking or stretching
Â?Taking a hot or cold bath
Â?Massaging the leg or arm
Â?Using heat or ice packs

Doctors prescribe medicines to treat RLS in people who:

Â?Have clearly defined symptoms
Â?Those who have symptoms that cannot be controlled by lifestyle and non-drug treatments.

There is no single medicine that is helpful in all persons with RLS. It sometimes takes several changes in medicines and dosages to find the best approach. Always talk to your doctor before taking any medicines or over-the-counter medicines for your symptoms. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved ropinirole to treat moderate to severe RLS.

Restless legs syndrome is very often a lifelong condition. The symptoms may come and go frequently or they may disappear completely for long periods of time. They may even get worse over time. Lifestyle changes and medicines can help control and relieve symptoms of restless legs syndrome. Discuss with your doctor about lifestyle changes and medicines that might help your symptoms. As research continues new treatments are being developed.

Source: The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

Disclaimer: *This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any kind of a health problem. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always consult with your health care provider about any kind of a health problem and especially before beginning any kind of an exercise routine.

This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. Article written 4-2007.

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I know someone that has trouble sleeping at night and they found an over the counter sleep aid that they really like that help them sleep and they were wondering if long term use of it would cause problems for them.

Diphenhydramine is the most common OTC sleep aid medication - its sold under dozens of brand names, but you most likely know it better as Benedryl - the allergy medication….its an antihistamine.

And people have been known to take it daily for years….

The current economic recession will see many people having to deal with different situations, either with themselves or their family members.  One of the problems that have been increasing amongst Americans, especially older ones, is anxiety about the future.  This anxiety can result into the onset of a variety of mood disorders that range from being relatively mild to severe.

Depression and Bipolar Disorder are two types of mood disorders that are becoming increasingly common.  Depression has many levels and often goes undiagnosed for a long time if itâ??s mild.  Bipolar Disorder is a bit easier to identify because it involves severe mood swings that others will find abnormal and may seek to investigate the matter further.

How do you know if you are depressed or have bipolar disorder

There are signs that you can use to tell you if you or a loved one is depressed.

·        You feel sad, irritable or tense at all times.

·        You find yourself not enjoying hobbies and other things that you used to enjoy.

·        You donâ??t have a lot of energy even when youâ??ve done nothing all day.

·        You either lose or gain a lot of weight due a change in your eating habits.

·        Youâ??re either sleeping too much or not enough.

·        You have difficulty concentrating on something for a prolonged period of time.

·        You have times when you feel as though youâ??re not contributing to your family, job or community â?? a general sense of worthlessness.

·        You think about committing suicide or dying.

·        In the case of bipolar disorder, you have mood swings that go from one extreme to the other.

How to deal with it

If you find that most of the above signs fit your current emotional state, you may be depressed or have bipolar disorder and need to seek professional help immediately.  This does not mean that you should start taking a lot of medication; but it is the first step in diagnosing whether or not you really have a mood disorder.  A professional will help you create a mood chart on which you can record your moods over a period a time so that you can be accurately diagnosed. 

Do not be afraid to talk about your findings with those close to you.  Do not try to work things out alone; it will probably only make matters worse.  Also, try to identify the source of your depression and, with the help of loved ones, work on a solution or a positive way of dealing with the problem.

These mood disorders have a way of creeping up on us and slowly eating away at our will to live without us realizing it.  Awareness of the signs is the key to preventing anything devastating from happening as a result.  As with most illnesses, persistence and patience are essential as you will not necessarily see immediate improvement, but that will come with time.

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Are you losing hope already on your weight problems? Do you feel tired because you have tried almost all possible ways and techniques to shed those extra pounds away? Do you want to really lose them permanently?

If you feel you are at the end your dreams; cheer up because there is still hope because the fastest way to lose weight is here and will open new doors of opportunity to achieve that ideal weight for you. Every thing is possible, discover and learn ways to lose weight fast, effective and safely.

If every single approach you’ve had tried to lose weight failed you, it is understandable that you would feel bad but for you to stop hoping is wrong. You can not just give up because you’ve failed - you are not the first person who failed. Many have tried but never lose hope and they never say never to try new techniques.

That’s the spirit.

Although there are no techniques in particular that offers instant results, for sure you would find fastest way to lose weight and shed off those extra pounds in your body. Fastest in a way that you would see results in the most realistic time frame of program even those diet pills in the market should be given some allowance to see efficacy, right?

Learn the most sensible, realistic diet plan to lose weight. Forget those fad diets in the market like cabbage soup, calorie watch diets, or those diets that would ask a person to consume particular food type - avoid them.

Think of your body as a machine that has an engine to maintain to function well. Most of these fad diets do violate the purpose and principle of having a good nutrition so they failed. Continued regimen of these kinds of diets would just lead to the following:

“Digestive discomforts

“Bad breath

“Flatulence

“Pale skin color

“Dizziness, among others

Your digestive systems may face difficulty because some diets would just let you skip meals which is to dangerous. Some diet such as cabbage soup might result to discomfort and accumulation of gas in the stomach. If you have stomach discomfort, it is possible that you may have bad breath, too. If you will notice most dieters suffer also from halitosis or bad breath, this is due to unhealthy consumption of food and usual skipping of meals. This may lead to serious systemic halitosis or bad breath.

If you just do a little research, you’ll see that the reason you’ve failed in the past diet workouts is because you lack the right knowledge on dieting. But now, success is within your reach - do the fastest way to lose weight.

The fastest way to lose weight should be done by:

“Eating fruits instead of sodas to enhance our digestive systems’ function

“Consuming raw vegetables for the body to absorb the nutrients

“Following a balance diet - no strict diet on particular food

“Drinking plenty of water for hydration instead of energy drinks

“Doing some simple target area exercises

“Having a healthy lifestyle; avoiding vices

“Sleeping appropriate hours to regain strength

There is no shortcut but there you may find these tips to be the fastest to lose weight ideally and in a realistic way.

Janet Sommers
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What’s the top eye cream on the market, today? Well, there aren’t many good ones. Most of them contain allergens and irritants, which are particularly dangerous when used around the eyes. If you read some online reviews, you’ll see that reactions range from redness and itching to difficulty sleeping and it is all because of the ingredients.

Many people think that only those with “sensitive” skin need to worry about the ingredients in skincare products. But, everyone should take the time to learn about some of the most common skincare ingredients and about the problems they can cause.

Paraffin is one of the most common ingredients in around-the-eye products. The ingredient can even be found in the top eye creams; that is to say the top-selling ones. If being tops means something else to you, something like the safest and most effective, then paraffin is something that is not listed on the label of ingredients.

In reviews, creams containing paraffin are said to have the consistency of chap-stick. They pull at the skin, which is always a problem. If they are intended for nighttime use, they “migrate” into the eyes during sleep. In addition, the waxy substance clogs the pores and causes pimples.

In case those things aren’t enough to make you avoid paraffin, here’s another one. It often contains cancer-causing contaminants.

Paraffin, mineral oil and petrolatum are “volatile organic compounds”. They are called volatile, because they are flammable, organic because they contain carbon and the term “compounds” is self-explanatory.

Those of us that are “in” to organic foods have a different definition of the word. We think of it as foods that are grown without the use of synthetics, chemical pesticides, lead-based fertilizers or other hazardous compounds. To those of us that feel that way, finding the top eye cream would mean finding one that contained only the safest plant-based oils and other natural ingredients.

Lucky for us, those safe ingredients are also the most effective, when it comes to reducing bags, dark circles and even tiny wrinkles. Chrysin, for example, an antioxidant found in blue passion flower promotes circulation, reducing bags and dark circles. Manuka honey, for another example, has antioxidant and antibacterial activity, which helps reduce the signs of aging and prevents blemishes.

The top eye creams should contain the most moisturizing ingredient available. According to clinical studies, that ingredient is a compound called Cynergy TK. It improves the skin’s moisture content by more than 20% and improves its ability to retain moisture. There is nothing else that can do that.

Cynergy TK is actually a protein complex that contains small amounts of copper and zinc. Research has shown that, when they are bound to protein, copper and zinc stimulate the growth of new skin. That’s important for anyone that is starting to look a little older around the eyes.

The skin’s layers become thinner with age. That’s one of the things that cause wrinkles and sagging. So, the top eye cream can do many things, if it contains the right ingredients.

Valerie Rosenbaum
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Excerpt
The following is an excerpt from the book Bipolar II
by Ronald R. Fieve, M.D.
Published by Rodale; October 2006;$22.95US/$29.95CAN; 1-59486-224-9
Copyright © 2006 Ronald R. Fieve, M.D.

Bipolar Disorder and Sleep

“How many hours do you sleep on average at night, and what is the quality of your sleep?” are two of the first questions I ask every patient on the initial interview and all subsequent follow-up visits. While the hypomanic usually gloats over how little sleep he needs, getting by on 3 to 4 hours a night, the lack of quality sleep can wreak havoc on his mood and decision-making abilities. Sleep deprivation results in feelings of malaise, poor concentration, and moodiness, and even accidental deaths.

In a revealing sleep study published in the September 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, Judith Owens, MD, and her team of researchers from Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, followed 34 pediatric residents from Brown University over the course of 2 years to compare post-call performance to performance after drinking alcohol. During this time, the residents were tested under light call (1 month of daytime duty with no overnight shift, or about 44 hours of work per week) and heavy call (overnight duty every fourth night with an average of 90 hours of work a week). The residents performed computer tasks to gauge their attention and judgment after their light call (after consuming alcohol) and heavy call shifts (with placebo). The residents who were on heavy call and had not ingested alcohol performed worse on the computer tests than those doctors who had taken alcohol and were on light call. Dr. Owens concluded that the residents were so sleep-deprived that they didn’t recognize that their own judgment was impaired.

Drugs, stressful situations, and even excessive noise can affect daily body rhythms and moods. Once a Bipolar II mood disorder with disturbed rhythms has begun, it tends to be self-perpetuating, since depression and anxiety are likely to disrupt 24-hour rhythms further. An irregular living schedule can aggravate mood disorders. The old-fashioned sanitarium rest cure was effective with the “nervous” because it put the patient on a regular schedule of sleep, activity, and meals.

Insomnia

How is your sleep? Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Or do you toss and turn most of the night until you fall into a deep sleep just hours before the alarm goes off? A person suffering from insomnia has difficulty initiating or maintaining normal sleep, which can result in non-restorative sleep and impairment of daytime functioning. Insomnia includes sleeping too little, difficulty falling asleep, awakening frequently during the night, or waking up early and being unable to get back to sleep. It is characteristic of many mental and physical disorders. Those with depression, for example, may experience overwhelming feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or guilt, all of which can interrupt sleep. Hypomanics, on the other hand, can be so aroused that getting quality sleep is virtually impossible without medication. In a study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, Allison G. Harvey, PhD, and colleagues in the department of experimental psychology determined that even between acute episodes of bipolar disorder, sleep problems were still documented in 70 percent of those who were experiencing a normal (euthymic) mood at the time. These normal-mood patients with bipolar disorder expressed dysfunctional beliefs and behaviors regarding sleep that were similar to those suffering from insomnia, such as high levels of anxiety, fear about poor sleep, low daytime activity level, and a tendency to misperceive sleep. Dr. Harvey concluded that even when the bipolar patients were not in a depressive, hypomanic, or manic mood state, they still had difficulty maintaining good sleep.

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

This is the most common circadian-rhythm sleep disorder that results in insomnia and daytime sleepiness, or somnolence. A short circuit between a person’s biological clock and the 24-hour day causes this sleep disorder. It is commonly found in those with mild or major depression. In addition, certain medications used to treat bipolar disorder may disrupt the sleep-wake cycle. I often recommend chronotherapy to patients. This therapy — an attempt to move bedtime and rising time later and later each day until both times reach the desired goal — is often used to adjust delayed sleep phase syndrome. To adjust the delayed sleep phase problem, sleep specialists might also use bright light therapy or the natural hormone melatonin, particularly in depressed patients.

REM Sleep Abnormalities

REM sleep abnormalities have been implicated by doctors in a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, some forms of schizophrenia, and other disorders in which psychosis occurs. Special tests, called sleep electroencephalograms, record the electrical activity of the brain and the quality of sleep. From these tests, we know that in people who are depressed, NREM sleep is reduced and REM sleep is increased. Most antidepressant medications suppress REM sleep, leading some researchers to believe that REM sleep deprivation relates to an improvement in depressive symptoms. Yet Wellbutrin XL, a common antidepressant, and some older medications used to treat depression do not suppress REM sleep. Researchers are therefore still trying to determine the connection between the REM sleep mechanism and depression.

Irregular Sleep-Wake Schedule

This sleep disorder is yet another problem that many with Bipolar II experience and in large part results from a lack of lifestyle scheduling. The reverse sleep-wake cycle is usually experienced by bipolar drug abusers and/or alcoholics who stay awake all night searching for similar addicts and engaging in drug-seeking behavior, which results in sleeping the next day. This sleep disruption and irregularity make it much more difficult for the bipolar patient’s physician to treat him or her with conventional medications and adjunctive cognitive therapy. In most cases, the patient needs to acknowledge the drug-seeking behavior and get involved in a recovery program such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, or other group. Talk therapy with a psychologist is beneficial to many patients as they seek to change destructive lifestyle habits and learn new behaviors that will help them adhere to a more normal sleep-wake schedule.

Reprinted from: Bipolar II: Enhance Your Highs, Boost Your Creativity, and Escape the Cycles of Recurrent Depression — The Essential Guide to Recognize and Treat the Mood Swings of This Increasingly Common Disorder by Ronald R. Fieve, M.D. © 2006 Ronald R. Fieve, M.D. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher by calling at (800) 848-4735.

Author
Ronald R. Fieve, MD, has published more than 300 scientific papers in the field of bipolar and depression research. His work has been published in such prestigious publications as The Lancet, Nature, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Archives of General Psychiatry, The Journal of the American Medical Association, L’Encephale, and Lithium. Dr. Fieve has also written two widely acclaimed books on mental health, Moodswing and Prozac (translated into five languages). He is professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, and principal investigator, Fieve Clinical Services, Inc. He maintains a private practice in New York City.

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looking for something , i can go to to the local pharmacy , & get over the counter no hassle, something that will knock me out@ night time, cause I seriously cannot fall asleep, & I can’t take it, please don’t tell me to go to doctors & anything to that extent, cause I already have plenty of times, I just want something that will put me out @ night so I can sleep the whole nite no troubles ??

It is so frustrating to not be able to get the healing sleep your body needs, but do you want something that knocks you out or do you want something that works naturally with your body instead of against it? If you want the former then I can’t help you, but if you want the latter you can go to your local pharmacy and buy something called Melatonin. It generally comes in 3mg and 5mg doses. You should take 3mg to 6mg to start, then an additional 3mg to 5mg per hour until sleep is achieved. A study has been done where 500mg was taken daily for five years with no adverse side effects, and while I do not recommend taking this amount, you should be fine if you need to go up to 50mg or so.
In addition to Melatonin, you can drink Chamomile tea. Your local grocery store should carry Celestial Seasonings Sleepy Time Tea, or Sleepy Time Extra. You can safely drink this in addition to the Melatonin with good results. Sweeten with local honey and lemon to taste, and *no* table sugar.
As with any medication, you need to exercise caution when using these products. Do not drive, operate machinery, or make potentially life-altering decisions until you know how your body will be affected.
You also need to make sure you are eating good, whole foods, fresh veggies, and reduce your fat intake. Get good exercise daily. Find natural ways to relieve your stress, and when you want to sleep, do so in a dark room rather than falling asleep with the t.v. or other light source on.
If the sleeplessness is temporary, these changes should do the trick. If it lasts more than two weeks then you probably need to see a holistic doctor for further diagnosis.
You can also go to www.naturalnews.com and search insomnia. You will find a wealth of reliable information there.
Good luck and sweet dreams.

 

If your partner or spouse has snoring problems, a snoring cure should be applied before this can complicate matters in your relationship. Constantly waking up at night due to the noise can be unhealthy and can deprive you of good rest. In the long run, it can hurt your marriage or relationship.

If your spouse is a snorer, consider sleeping ahead of him. Or else, you will end up listening to his snores as you twist and turn in bed having difficulty catching a good sleep. For some, even if they sleep earlier than their spouse, it remains useless as the heavy snores will wake them up in the middle of an otherwise peaceful sleep.

If this happens daily among many couples, it can signal a broken relationship. However, there are ways to remedy snoring problems. These depend on how severe the snores are. There are several remedies that are readily available over-the-counter. Although not all were proven to work, some may actually show to be effective. Most of these solutions are not expensive and they effectiveness is based upon tendency to open nasal passageways for normal breathing during a sleep, reducing congestion and lubricating throat, tongue and uvula. For those who want a natural snoring cure, herbal remedies are an option.

Snore M.D. is one among many other herbal remedies. Its formula consists of natural enzymes and herbs proven by researches to treat snoring symptoms. This is an all-natural product that has a high safety profile and does not have unpleasant side effects.

Various herbal snoring cures are available in the market and online. Here are some of them;

1. Goodnight Stop Snore Spray

This is made up of a mixture of 4 natural oils and vitamins E, C and B 6. Its effectiveness is proven many times and a lot of people are recommending it to individuals who are encountering problems about snoring.

2. Snoreless

This is a popular brand for snoring cure. It is made up of almond oil, olive oil, sunflower oil and eucalyptus oil. Other components are vitamins B 6, C and E.

3. Snore Calm Herbal Spray

Its active ingredient, Euphrasia prevents the palate from vibrating and creating sounds. It is also used for treatment of certain eye problems. Therefore, using it would be like catching 2 birds with just one stone.

4. Herb China 2000

This company specializes in providing combination of frequently used herbs for specific health condition. Every order includes detail description of each ingredient mixed for suggested recipe and preparation instruction.

Herbal remedies may prove to be promising treatments for snoring problems. Although not all people may respond to them, such snoring cure may create significant improvement to some extent.

 

Diana Mortenson
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