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Natural sleep aids that Really work?

topic posted Wed, August 30, 2006 - 8:13 PM by  Andrew
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I have on & off insomnia, which then wipes me out all day the next day.
I can't do this anymore as I am going to be doing a 2 months freelance gig that sounds like it may be demanding.

So what herbs or natural remedies really work for deep strong sleep?

Melatonin has worked for me in the past but I am not sure it should be taken repeatedly.
Thanks!
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Andrew
Los Angeles
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  • Re: Natural sleep aids that Really work?

    Wed, August 30, 2006 - 8:28 PM
    You could be a slow caffeine metabolizer like I am, which means caffeine could stay in your system for up to 72 hours, so that even if you only drink your coffee in the morning you will have troubel sleeping later that night or even the next day.

    Also, dont eat late even if your hungry. Drink tea.

    Its easy to get into a pattern of using stimulants because your tired, being awake but never being fully awake enough to work out and exhaust your body physically which is important for sleep. Excercise is a must.

    After you sort through your lifestuyle choices, then maybe you could try Gaia Herbs "Sound Sleep" product. Its good stuff, though it makes me feel a little high in the morning, and Im not totally with it for about 2-3 hours after I wake up....Ive slept 10 hours with it before at double the dossage.
  • Re: Natural sleep aids that Really work?

    Thu, August 31, 2006 - 8:36 AM
    valerian root works well for me
    • Re: Natural sleep aids that Really work?

      Thu, August 31, 2006 - 9:15 AM
      The supplement GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) has been helping me sleep much better for the past 8 months or so.
      Our baby wakes me up several times a night, and until I discovered GABA in the book The Mood Cure, by Julia Ross, I would often lie awake for hours after he was settled back down. It was maddening and exhausting.
      Much, much better now. I take one or two capsules about half an hour before bed.

      And ditto on the sex recommendation. And exercise in general, and no caffeine, and take your B vitamins early in the day.

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