Natural Sleep Aides

Melatonin is the natural hormone of sleep and circadian rhythms, its release activated with darkness and inhibited with light. Sleeping in complete darkness, with no exposure to a bathroom light when going to the bathroom, for instance, is a natural way to increase melatonin release. It is not a sleeping pill. It is a sleep hormone, simply making your body more receptive to sleep. Melatonin supplementation can hasten the onset of sleep, make sleep deeper, and discourage early awakening. It also has substantial effects in reducing blood pressure, especially when taken as a sustained-release preparation. Melatonin is not habit forming and has been proven safe, even with extended use. People who have tried melatonin often declare that it doesn’t work, but a little finesse in its use can go a long way in obtaining the desired effect. If difficulty falling asleep is the problem, take it approximately 2 or 3 hours before the desired bedtime. If staying asleep is your struggle, then taking it right at bedtime may work better to discourage early awakening. Consider taking a time-release version for sustained effect. It also helps to experiment with different doses. While some people have wonderfully restful sleep with just 0.5 mg, others require 3, 5, 10, or even 20 mg to obtain the same effect. Tryptophan or 5-Hydroxytryptophan Supplements Serotonin levels in the brain can be increased by taking tryptophan or its closely related 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Brain serotonin le...
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