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And while, as a whole, these sleep aids and remedies are relatively harmless, it is very important to keep in mind that the FDA has made no claims to their efficacy nor safety and before beginning any type of medication, whether over the counter or natural, you should check with your doctor beforehand to make sure there can be no possible reactions to any other medication you may be taking. With that being said, the following natural sleep aids and remedies are among the top sellers and have produced some of the best results for those who are looking to help themselves fall asleep, stay asleep and get a good night's rest.
Natural sleep aids and remedies come in many forms, from herbs
and roots to make teas and tinctures, to those being processed
in pill form, how you ingest them in to your body is really
a matter of personal preference. For example, those who would
prefer a nice, hot cup of tea before bedtime usually choose
a tea that contains the herb Chamomile. This herb has been
used for hundreds of years to produce a calm and relaxed state
which facilitates helping you fall asleep. Once your body
and mind are relaxed, sleep will soon follow. Other herbs
that have been known to produce the desired effect of falling
asleep include catnip -- wildly popular as a stimulant for
cats, some say it has a calming effect for humans; passionflower
-- there have been a few studies conducted here that have
yielded positive sleep inducing results; hops -- the indication
with hops is that they may promote sleep, but there is no
conclusive indication as such; and kava-kava
-- this had been a very popular herb for inducing sleep, however,
it has come to light that kava may be responsible for liver
ailments in some patients and should be taken with great caution.
Other natural sleep aids and remedies also include compounds that are naturally occurring in the body such as Melatonin -- this helps regulate sleep cycles and allow you to fall asleep faster; 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) -- often thought of as the prelude to Melatonin, this amino acid protein can also help those who are feeling symptoms of anxiety and depression; and tryptophan -- it should be noted that many people had bad to severe reactions to tryptophan, including death, and though it is not available as a dietary supplement, you can increase the amount you intake through certain foods, it is not advised to use tryptophan as a remedy for aiding in sleep.
Other natural sleep aids and remedies also include compounds
that are naturally occurring in the body such as Melatonin
-- this helps regulate sleep cycles and allow you to fall
asleep faster; 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) -- often thought
of as the prelude to Melatonin, this amino acid protein can
also help those who are feeling symptoms of anxiety and depression;
and tryptophan -- it should be noted that many people had
bad to severe reactions to tryptophan, including death, and
though it is not available as a dietary supplement, you can
increase the amount you intake through certain foods, it is
not advised to use tryptophan as a remedy for aiding in sleep.
As you can see, there are many ways you can reduce your sleeplessness with natural sleep aids and remedies, but as with anything, you will need to make sure what you are taking contains the proper dosage so you do not inadvertently take more than is recommended.
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