Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Hi , Thank you so much for the valuable information! I sent it to my home address so I would have all the information. I do take Melatonin on a reguler basis with my amitriptyline. For the allergy testing I can't take any med that is an antihistamine derivitive for 2 weeks prior. That's why I need an herbal one. hugs, Debbie L > > Debbie, > > There are several natural and herbal remedies that can help with > sleep. What works best for one person may not help someone else so > you sometimes have to experiment to find the right one. > > Chamomile is a soothing sedative with no harmful effects and can even > be given to small babies and children. It also is high in calcium > and magnesium but also has potassium, iron, manganese, zinc, and > vitamin A. > > Hops is recognized for its remarkable sedative powers. It is known > as one of the best nervines in the herby kingdom. It is strong but > safe to use. Its main uses are to alleviate nervous tension and > promote restful sleep. Hops is rich in the Vitamin B complex. It > also contains magnesium, zinc, copper, traces of iodine, manganese, > iron, sodium, lead, fluorine and chlorine. > > Melatonin, an amino acid, is also helpful when sleep problems exist. > I used it when I was working nights and had to sleep during the > daytime in a busy hotel with lots ot daytime activity going on. It > worked great for me. > > Those recommended by Dr. F. Balch are catnip, hops, lady > slipper, passionflower, skillcap, and valerian root. I have taken > most of herbs in capsule form so don't taste them at all. This dr > also recommends eating foods that are high in tryptophane. At > bedtime eat turkey, bananas, figs, dates, yogurt, tuna, and whole > grain crackers or nut butter. A grapefruit half at bedtime also > helps. He says the following formuls are safe effective and safe: > Calcium Night from Source Naturals, Silent Night from Nature's Way > Products, and Valerian Root Extract. > > Hope this information helps. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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