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From www.ezinearticles.com:
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!
Chemicle vs. Natural Sleeping Pills
As we move further and further into the chemically dependant
future, many people are beginning to notice parallels between
medications and some conditions such as Alheimers and cancer,
along with several others. They have begun to speculate that
the over-medication of modern people is contributing to serious
health concerns later in life. Obviously it would be hard to
prove any, much less specific, medications contribute to these
problems many years down the road with the amount of damage the
average American does to their body in a lifetime. Still, the
question must be asked: How many people died of cancer 200
years ago and how many do in modern times?
This line of thinking has in large part contributed to a
return to more natural, holistic medicines. One of the most
common of which is the natural sleeping pill. Hundreds of
thousands if not millions of people worldwide have difficulty
sleeping. In the chemicle arena of modern medicine this has
created drugs like Ambien and Lunesta among other pharmacutical
giants to combat the problem. But can these drugs create more
problems than they solve? To answer this let's take a look at
just the potential side effects of these medications.
Taken from www.Drugs.com,
a database of medications:
Ambien
"Ambien can cause side effects that may impair your thinking
or reactions. You may still feel sleepy the morning after
taking the medication. Until you know how this medication will
affect you during waking hours, be careful if you drive,
operate machinery, pilot an airplane, or do anything that
requires you to be awake and alert. Do not drink alcohol while
you are taking this medication. It can increase some of the
side effects of Ambien, including drowsiness. This medication
may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it
was prescribed for. Ambien should never be shared with another
person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or
addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others
cannot get to it.
It is dangerous to try and purchase Ambien on the Internet
or from vendors outside of the United States. Medications
distributed from Internet sales may contain dangerous
ingredients, or may not be distributed by a licensed pharmacy.
Samples of this medication purchased on the Internet have been
found to contain haloperidol (Haldol), a potent antipsychotic
drug with dangerous side effects. For more information, contact
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or visit
www.fda.gov/buyonlineguide"
Lunesta
"Lunesta can cause side effects that may impair your
thinking or reactions. You may still feel sleepy the morning
after taking the medication. Until you know how this medication
will affect you during waking hours, be careful if you drive,
operate machinery, pilot an airplane, or do anything that
requires you to be awake and alert. Do not drink alcohol while
you are taking this medication. It can increase some of the
side effects of Lunesta, including drowsiness. Lunesta may be
habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was
prescribed for. Lunesta should never be shared with another
person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or
addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others
cannot get to it.
You may have withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking this
medication after taking it over several days in a row. Do not
stop taking Lunesta suddenly without first talking to your
doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the
medication completely."
So Ambien requires a warning about purchasing the drug
online because of the possibility of receiving an
anti-psychotic with dangerous side effects, and there's a
warning about it being addictive to the point where those with
a predisposition to addiction need to seriously avoid the idea
of taking it. Lunesta has the same dependency issues and can
cause withdrawl symptoms. So your sleeping medication can give
you cold sweats and the shakes?
Fortunately, there is another option. Natural sleeping pills
contain, most frequently, valerian root extracts which are
proven time and again to have relaxing, soporific qualities.
And with the modern internet fueling commerce between countries
at the speed of light, many helpful new herbal medications are
coming out of the East as well as old West traditions. Natural
sleeping pills are shown to have less side effects, virtually
no dependency issues and, let's face it, have to be better for
your body than foreign chemicles.
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