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Sleep-everyone needs it. Not just to feel rested the next
day, but the body needs this time to repair and the brain needs
it to organize. So what do you do when you can't fall asleep?
There are tons of over the counter remedies at the drugstore
but you're not sure that you want to take synthetic drugs for
this problem.
Luckily, there are all-natural sleep aid supplements using
ingredients like magnesium, passion flower, Vitamin B6,
skullcap and hops extracts that work as well as the synthetic
versions and without all the side-effects. Here are the major
concerns about these aid supplements and how all-natural stacks
up to the other products:
1. Dependence: This is probably the main concern when it
comes to these aids. Unfortunately, most processed versions are
addictive. If you have to take a pill every night because you
think it's the only way you can get to snooze, then you are
dependent.
All-natural products do not have this effect. Another
problem with dependency is if you try to stop taking the
processed drugs, you may experience actual withdrawal that can
even resemble the same reaction a recovering crack addict goes
through. Again, non-processed ingredients like magnesium and
skullcap are non-narcotic. Another symptom after going off
synthetic aids is a worse case of insomnia than before the
medication.
2. Side-effects: Synthetic aid supplements are known for
their list of possible side effects. The most common ones are a
groggy feeling the next morning and drowsiness throughout the
day, dry mouth and crazy activity while you are sleeping.
All-natural products help to calm the nervous system so that
you really do get a good night's slumber and wake up ready for
the day, not ready to go back to bed.
3. All-night effectiveness: Some processed drugs are not
effective in giving you a full night's siesta. Yes, you drift
off after taking it, but then at 2 AM, you are wide awake
again. With the right combination, these aids directly affect
the nervous system and help calm the mind from all the
activities of the day. You don't need to think about all that
stuff-get some snooze and the brain takes care of sorting
through everything for you.
4. Drug interactions: There is a great chance that if you
are taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, it may
interact with your sleep aid supplement. This is because some
of the drugs may be duplicated or contraindicated for your
regular medications.
This is especially important if you are regularly taking
NSAIDs or medication for depression. While there may be an
interaction even with all-natural products, the chance is less
likely. Always check with your physician or pharmacist before
taking anything new.
All non-processed sleep supplements are a great way to get a
good night's slumber without all the extra baggage that comes
with the synthetic versions. If the problem worsens or becomes
chronic, see your doctor. Sleeplessness can be indicative of a
more serious problem and any kind of sleep aid supplement will
just treat the symptom and not the real issue.
From www.ezinearticles.com:
What is the number one cause of sickness? Germs of
course. Bacteria, viruses, you name it. But what else can
cause health issues? Buildups of toxins and other
undesirable elements in blood is a major one. In America at
least for sure, most of the food you eat is covered at some
point in chemicals. Most of it is even frequently done over
and over again. Take pesticides for an example. Poison is
poison folks, if it kills bugs it can't really be good for
your body. And yes you can wash fruits and vegetables, but
there will still be traces that can build up over time.
What can I do about this, you ask? Well, below are some
fairly easy to acquire herbs that can help with general
health through blood purification and the like.
Essentially, you can just go to any herb supply store and
pick up any one of these. Then simply brew it into a tea
and drink a couple of times a day for a couple days every
few months. You'll notice an immediate and pronounced
difference in the way you feel.
Dandelion. Always thought it was just a weed in the
front yard didn't you? I certainly did, but not only is it
good for blood purification but also for age spots, anemia
and as diuretic.
Red Clover. This is my personal choice in a blood
purifier. It even tastes pretty good with a touch of honey.
In addition to being good for your blood stream, heart,
etc. red clover is also good for cancers and tumors and
skin problems.
Rose Hips. Didn't know roses had hips? It's an herb
that's sometimes a little harder to find than the other
two. However, it's great for vitamin C as well as the
blood, and is also useful for helping the body fight
infections in general.
Additionally, you can take cayenne pepper. You can
purchase pill "shells" basically, an bag of empty pill
capsules. Fill them with the cayenne pepper, and take as
you would any other supplement. One note of warning,
however. Cayenne WILL tear your stomach apart to the point
where you can be on the ground clutching it and moaning if
you don't take a proper amount of water with it. I
recommend at least 2 full glasses any time this is used. It
does, however, clear you out rather well.
Recently, I've been turned on to another wonderful
natural system. It involves simply eating a little
differently, and it's amazingly effective. Increasing
citrus and garlic intake steadily over the course of 3 to 5
days along with some ginger and lots of water has been
shown to "clear out the pipes" effectively. A five day
"juice fast" is helpful as well, but can be difficult if
you're not used to the idea of nothing but juice.
I highly recommend using at least one of these items if
you've been experiencing a lot of sickness or general
drained feeling lately. Sometimes it's just an issue of too
much stuff floating around in your system. Sure your body
can handle some of it, but it never hurts to get a booster
shot!
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