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[T995]To Dream To Sleep

by Patricia Mcdougall, Pat

Herbal supplements made from Mulungu, Lemon Balm (Toronjil), Damiana, Graviola, or Passionflower herbal extract ensure that you get adequate rest by normalizing sleep patterns, relaxing your muscles, and calming your nerves. These sleep herbs reduce anxiety and feelings of restlessness. The best part is that these sleep herbs do all this without any side effects or hangovers the morning after. Natural sleep herbs are not addicting.

The sleep herbs used in the manufacture of these herbal supplement are nature's gifts to mankind and have been in use for relaxing and relieving tension. Damiana is a small shrub that is traditionally used for inducing relaxation and sleep. This sleep herb finds a mention in the British Herbal Pharmacopeia, which cites anxiety neurosis and depression as the indications for its use. Graviola is a small rain forest tree that grows to a height of 5-6 meters. Medicinal qualities have been found in the leaves, bark, roots, seeds and fruit. The plant has relaxing and sedative properties. Graviola is known in Peru as an all natural sedative.

Mulungu is a medium sized tree that grows to a height of 10-15 meters and is commonly found in Peru and Brazil. Mulungu reduces blood pressure and acts as a sedative. The bark and root of Mulungu are used as stress and pain relievers, and to induce restful sleep. They are also used for treating asthma, bronchitis and liver conditions. A study conducted in 2002 has validated the traditional claims.

Passionflower is a woody perennial vine that is found in Peru and Brazil. It has a profusion of aromatic flowers and grows very quickly. Its fruit has many medicinal properties. Passionflower has been traditionally used as a nerve tonic, and to reduce stress and bring down high blood pressure.

Lemon Balm or Toronjil is grown in Peru, and has been found to be effective as a sedative and anti-anxiety herb.

These herbs to provide you with a safe sleep herb without any side effects. Sleep herbs are available in three forms: tincture, capsules or pills and tea. The tincture is prepared from 100% pure herbs distilled in water and 40% alcohol. The recommended dosage is ? tablespoon (7.5 ml) under the tongue or added to water or juice. The tea is prepared by mixing 1 teaspoon of the sleep herb tea mixture in hot water for 10 minutes. The tea is to be taken half an hour before bedtime.

If you are suffering from low blood pressure or taking medication for controlling low blood pressure, you may need to consult your physician before taking these herbal supplements. Both Mulungu and Graviola have the effect of lowering blood pressure, and a change in the dosage of your medication may be required when you take them. Long-term use of Graviola might reduce friendly bacteria in the digestive tract. In case you are using this herbal supplement on a long term basis, you should supplement your diet with probiotics to compensate for this.

Sleep, solid sleep without interruption, is nearly as vital to our existence and health as food, air and water. Sounds like a drastic statement, but according to several studies, it really isn't. There is proof that without sleep people can literally go mad - lose their minds and the ability to think critically and clearly. So how are we supposed to deal with lack of sleep? Not only does our mind not function as well when we are working with little quality sleep, but many believe that lack of sleep and lack of quality of sleep may also diminish our immunities to sickness and disease. You may notice that you fall prey to flus and colds more often when you've experienced lack of sleep, and experts say this is a direct correlation to lack of sleep?

Immune function is a vital part of our well being. Our lymph system and other antibodies depend on sleep it seems, and are subsequently worn down when our bodies and minds are deprived of R & R.

Many factors play a part in interrupting this basic health need that must be met if we are to operate at our best possible capacity. Recuperation is another reason that we sleep. How many times have you felt rejuvenated and recharged by a good nights sleep when you've been going through a particularly stressful period, either physically or mentally?

We live in a fast paced, high stress society which can often make it difficult to slow down mentally and physically prior to bedtime. There are certain suggestions that are helpful, if you are having a hard time getting to sleep at night and staying asleep for a full eight hours, or at least close, to that amount of time.

If you suffer from insomnia, try to ascertain the reason or reasons you are having problems with sleeping or staying asleep at night. Are you anxious, depressed, fearful or overly stressed? Or possibly, is there any physical discomfort or pain causing your inability to get comfortable enough to fall asleep? Do you snore and wake sometimes to catch your breath?

If your mind is overactive and you can not slow it down at bedtime, try some common sense approaches prior to sleep time that may help. Caffeinated beverages, pills or foods will certainly not only put sleep off, but also may interfere with normal sleep patterns throughout the night long after the consumption of it. Alcohol seems to have a sedative effect, but actually interferes with the sleep cycle.

Another good natural tip for gearing down an overactive mind is to avoid activities that stress or over stimulate the mind prior to bedtime. Try a warm glass of milk or a warm relaxing bath in the evening to slow down and to calm you.

Some products that are of an herbal nature and naturopathically used to treat insomnia can certainly provide a lot of relaxation as well as promotion of sleep-inducing chemicals which commence the process by which we fall and stay asleep. Some herbs known to be helpful for insomnia include chamomile, valerian and lavender. I'm sure you've heard of aromatherapy for stress relief, but aromatherapy can also be used to actually help ease anxieties and help us to sleep and keep on sleeping when we are having troubles getting enough rest.

Natural essence oils are often used for relaxation and preparation for snooze time, most notably jasmine oil which is actually popular not only as aromatherapy but it commonly used by many women as a perfume due to it's pleasant scent. Music may be a medicine much needed. Many times people report they can fall asleep more easily by using different types of music, say meditation music or classical music. Meditation and other relaxation techniques done in the evening can enhance your ability to get a good night's sleep.

Melatonin is a natural body chemical that is secreted when we sleep and are preparing to sleep. This hormone is activated when the lights go out, and is said to be pivotal to falling asleep and maintaining that critical sleep REM patter that many say without which we may lose our minds, literally.

If insomnia is problematic for you, consult with your physician to determine the cause. Also, try a combination of natural approaches and techniques to see if they assist you to fulfill your body's need for quality rest.

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Patricia Mcdougall has sinced written about articles on various topics from Woman Menopause, Fitness and Diabetes Treatment. Patricia McDougall B.Sc., Chartered Herbalist - is the Director of Research and Development for Amazon Botanicals LLC a major manufacturer of traditional Amazon Rainforest herbal remedies.. Patricia Mcdougall's top article generates over 33100 views. to your Favourites.

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