I know someone's probably covered this
somewhere already, but I can't find it
anywhere, and i'm getting desperate.
Basically i'm having a lot of trouble
falling asleep, and on two occasions -
about a week apart i've not slept at all.
I don't feel stressed, as i've lost sleep
in the past due to stress so I don't
believe the problem lies there. I eat
healthilly, my diet includes lots of fresh
fish, rice, vegetables, and fruit.
Exercise - I admit I don't do enough, but
the lack of sleep has only started
recently in the last fortnight. My sleep
pattern is fairly solid, I don't have too
many really late nights followed by
early's, but even then I find I can
usually fall asleep after a while.
Recently, however I just have so much
trouble falling asleep. Also i've noticed
that when i'm having trouble falling
asleep, my heartbeat's harder, and I feel
really hot.
Can someone please give me some advice
about putting myself to sleep (without
pills). I've tried herbal sleeping pills,
but no joy.
Thanks
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sunshinee98
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 May 2005 Posts: 5 Location: west virginia
I Use Melatonin Posted: 05-04-05 12:52pm
Melatonin
a natural, effective sleep aid
normally the human body produces
melatonin to regulate our sleep-wake
cycles. The amount produced seems to
lessen as we get older. Scientists
believe this may be why young people have
less problem sleeping than older ones.
Studies suggest that melatonin can hasten
sleep and ease jet lag, without the
hazards or side effects of prescription
sleeping pills.
Melatonin may have many other uses and has
been reported to make people feel better,
strengthen the immune system, and reduce
free radicals in the body. Current
research is underway to determine
melatonin's effect as an anti-oxidant,
immno-modulator in cancer, delayed
sleep-phase disorders, and jet lag. Tests
are still under way so there is much to
still be learned about melatonin and its
effects on the human body.
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bobtastic
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 5
Would Love Melatonin Posted: 05-04-05 17:32pm
I've used melatonin once before and it is
great for sleep pattern regulation. I
used it to get over jet lag, and I got ove
an 8 hour time difference in just a day.
Problem - in england I don't think you can
get melatonin over the counter and you
need a prescription, and i'm not sure how
readily doctors prescribe it. Will
diffinetely try to get hold of some
though. Thanks for the reply! :d
