Melatonin
Melatonin, or 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, is a hormone produced by
pinealocytes in the pineal gland, located in the brain, but also in the retina
and GI tract. It is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan.
Melatonin produced in the pineal gland acts as an endocrine hormone since it is
released into the blood. On the other hand, [...]
If you are having sleep problems, whether you are not able to fall asleep, wake up too often, don’t feel well-rested when you wake up in the morning, or simply want to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep, try as many of the following techniques below as possible:
My current favorite for insomnia is [...]
Shift work and sleep
Shift workers really do get a raw deal when it comes to getting enough sleep. They have to try and sleep when the rest of the world is waking up and their body clocks have a hard time adjusting.
Short rotation shift workers are the worst affected. They have to change their sleeping [...]
Even though melatonin is probably the most studied and best understood natural sleep remedy for insomnia, its use is somewhat controversial; not least because melatonin has yet to be approved by any regulatory body. In addition, despite many studies conducted over several years, opinion remains divided over whether it actually works or not.
Melatonin in [...]
Melatonin is probably the most studied and best understood natural sleep remedy for insomnia, and can be particularly helpful if you suffer from initial, or sleep onset, insomnia ? difficulty falling asleep.
A hormone that occurs naturally in the body, melatonin is secreted throughout our lives by a tiny pea-sized organ at the center of the [...]
If you are having sleep problems, whether you are not able to fall asleep, wake up too often, don’t feel well-rested when you wake up in the morning, or simply want to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep, try as many of the following techniques below as possible:
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Magnetic Therapy is making a comeback worldwide, companies are selling magnetic underlays for all sizes of beds, and they come in Cotton or Genuine Sheeps Wool.
There are small sized units, to fit on the wrist, fit on the waistband of underwear, belts to fit around your back, your knees or just about anywhere that you [...]
