Valerian Another Natural Sleep Aide In Focus

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Valerian: Another Natural Sleep Aide in Focus

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556

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While insomnia is undoubtedly one of the most common sleep disturbance in America, natre has provided us with many natural remedies for sleeplessness. This article focuses on yet another popular natural sleeping aide. There are several studies that show Valerian is an effective component for people who are suffering from insomnia.


Keywords:
natural sleep aide


Article Body:
Insomnia is a condition when one has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or often wakes up too early. You awaken feeling feel tired and irritable the whole day. For some people, insomnia lasts a night or two. For others, it tortures them for months or even years. While a brief case of insomnia can arise due to temporary stress, excitement or other emotion, more than 20 million Americans report having a chronic form of insomnia that keeps them from sleeping well nearly every night. Inadequate or dissatisfying sleep is the most common sleep disturbance in America. As many as 40% of adult Americans report at least occasional insomnia, and of those, nearly 20% have severe insomnia. Severe insomnia is defined as difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep at least three times a week for 1 month or more, with the problem being bad enough to cause fatigue during the day. Insomnia is so bothersome because it impairs the proper functioning of one's thought and body processes.
Doctors can prescribe medication to help, but these medications have undesirable side effects. Stomach problems, dizziness, daytime drowsiness, difficulty awakening, accidents, and poor coordination are all common. Not only do prescription sleep medications have negative side effects, they also don't cause healthy sleep. They cause sedation or unconsciousness, not the restful, healing sleep we need.
But a person suffering from insomnia does not have to choose between sleep deprivation and unwanted medication, nature has provided us with many natural remedies for sleeplessness. Within the United States, the use of alternative medicine and complementary medicines is rising dramatically.
Natural sleep aides such as Chamomile, Melatonin, Tryptophan, and Kava are just some of the popular choices for those people who want to get some relief from sleeplessness. However, several studies in adults suggest that another natural sleep aide improves the quality of sleep and reduces the time to fall asleep for up to four to six weeks.
Another popular sleeping aid called Valerian is an herb native to Europe and Asia. The herb is now being grown in many parts of the world. The name is believed to come from the Latin word “valere” meaning to be healthy or strong. The root of the plant is believed to contain its active constituents. Use of valerian as a sedative and anti-anxiety treatment has been reported for more than 2,000 years.
During the 2nd Century A.D., the ancient Greek physician Galen recommended valerian as a natural sleep aide for insomnia. It also been used to treat sores and acne. It was also been given for other conditions such as digestive problems, flatulence (gas), congestive heart failure, urinary tract disorders, and angina.
Valerian extracts became popular in the United States and Europe in the mid-1800s, and continued to be used by both physicians and the lay public until it was widely replaced by prescription sedative drugs. Valerian remains popular in North America, Europe, and Japan and is widely used as a natural sleep aide to treat insomnia. Although the active ingredients in valerian are not known, preparations are often standardized to the content of valerenic acid.
In the United States, the natural sleep aide Valerian is sold as a dietary supplement, and dietary supplements are regulated as foods, not drugs. Because dietary supplements are not always tested for manufacturing consistency, the composition may vary considerably between manufacturing lots.

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Various Sleeping Disorders - Learn to Recognize the Signs

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571

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For a lot of people sleeping disorder is a big problem. Sleeping is an important part of our day. This is the time that the body and mind gets to rest, resuscitate, and prepare for the busy day that is in store for them the next morning. It has been estimated that over 30 percent of Americans suffer from some form of sleeping disorder.


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sleep disorders,sleeping diorders,insomnia,Snoring,Sleepwalking,Narcolepsy


Article Body:
For a lot of people sleeping disorder is a big problem. Sleeping is an important part of our day. This is the time that the body and mind gets to rest, resuscitate, and prepare for the busy day that is in store for them the next morning. It has been estimated that over 30 percent of Americans suffer from some form of sleeping disorder.

One of the most well known sleeping disorder is insomnia. It is estimated that over 15 percent of Americans suffer from this sleeping disorder. Insomnia is characterized by the body's habitual inability to fall or stay asleep for long periods of time. In itself insomnia is not considered a disease, but rather it is a symptom. Some of the cause why people get insomnia includes: stress, psychological reasons, consumption of too much caffeine, and bad sleeping habits.

But sleeping disorders does not stop here. There are many other different types of sleeping disorder. This list includes:

Snoring- This is one of the most common sleeping disorder. This is when individuals who are asleep produce rough, raspy, noises while in the act of sleeping due to an open mouth. This causes the soft palate and the uvula to vibrate. It can also be caused by an obstruction in the breathing pathway of a person. Some attribute snoring to poor breathing pattern, and allergies.

Sleepwalking- This also goes by the name somnambulism and noctambulism. This is when individuals walk in their sleep or do other action associated with the state of wakefulness. While with some people sleep walking is harmless, to others this becomes a health hazard, since they pose some danger to themselves. Some have inadvertently hurt themselves while sleepwalking. It has been projected that 10 percent of all people will experience sleep walking at some time in their life!

Narcolepsy- This is when individuals are suddenly and uncontrollably fall asleep. Sometimes this is even occurs with hallucinations, and paralysis. This condition is chronic. As of now there is no known cure for narcolepsy. But this condition can be managed with medication.

Symptoms of a sleeping disorder

Now a lot of people who are suffering from a sleeping disorder are not even aware that they have a sleeping disorder. Some of the symptoms that are associated with sleeping disorders include:

- feeling lethargic, or sleepy all throughout the day
- suddenly falling asleep during daytime
- having an extremely difficult time falling asleep
- having a hard time concentrating during work or school

Some tips on how to sleep better at night:

1. Lying on your back aggravates snoring. Individuals who snore should try lying on their side. This will help to lessen snoring.

2. Avoid caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant. A lot people who suffer from insomnia do so because they consume too much caffeine. This should especially be avoided during night time, when individuals are just about getting ready to go to sleep.

3. Those who have narcolepsy- taking naps during the day can help individuals remain alert. Also, some exercise will help get rid of sluggishness.

4. Individuals should not force themselves to fall asleep if they do not feel sleepy. This will only add additional stress, and frustration to them and make it all the more harder for them to fall asleep.

Having a sleeping disorder can be extremely frustrating. The good news is that making some lifestyle changes, or seeking the help of a medical expert can help improve this condition.