Each capsule contains:
- 530mg
- Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.
Format
Capsules
100 Caps
Dosage
Adults, take 2 capsules 1 time per day with water one half hour to one hour before bedtime.
Important Information
Consult a health care practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks (chronic insomnia), or if symptoms persist or worsen. Consumption with alcohol, other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery or driving a motor vehicle within 2 hours of consumption. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.
Highlights
- Whole herb extract.
- Herbal Nightime sleep aid.
- Promotes relaxation.
- Helpful for sleeplessness due to stress, anxiety and overwork.
- No morning after effects.
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Valerian Root
Valerian has been used traditionally for many years as a sedative and alleviator of anxiety. It has many benefits over the use of pharmaceutical sedatives and sleep aids. Valerian does not alter the brain waves that occur as a part of normal sleep patterns. Therefore the sleep that you get after taking valerian is just as restful as normal sleep.
Additionally valerian does not give you a "hangover" the morning after you use it. Valerian's chemical components, the valepotriates, valerianic acids and pungent oils, relax the central nervous system by binding to the same receptors that are used by sedative medications. They also relax the gastrointestinal tract and skeletal muscles. Valerian can be used for restless leg syndrome and muscle spasms. It can also be used for stress and tension associated with PMS.
insomnia
Nothing replaces a good night's sleep. When you wake up after one, you feel refreshed, energized, motivated and happy. When you wake after tossing and turning for most of the night, you can feel the exact opposite. Unfortunately for a lot of people, they will often awake feeling as if they hadn't slept at all. Insomnia or, habitual sleeplessness, affects approximately one in ten individuals and becomes more common as we age. It can involve the inability to fall asleep or the inability to stay asleep. Causes of insomnia are, use of stimulants like caffeine or antihistamine, evening eating, evening exercise, shift work, an uncomfortable sleep environment, a weak bladder, worry, grief or stress. Chronic insomnia is usually caused by a medical condition such as hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, restless leg syndrome, arthritis, breathing disorders, indigestion or sleep apnea. Half of all chronic insomniacs suffer from depression or another psychological disorder.
We need deep and sound sleep to allow both our bodies and our minds to recuperate from the challenges and (often) stress of our daily lives. When we don't get enough good quality sleep, it affects our body in many ways. Many bodily processes are regulated by sleep for example production of certain neurotransmitters and hormones. If the specific glands and cells do not receive the correct messages produced by sleeping, then the healthy amount of these important substances may not be produced. Depression may result in the case of neurotransmitter deficiency. Fatigue or anxiety may result in the case of insufficient adrenal or thyroid hormones. Feeling tired frequently can reduce someone's enjoyment of life.
Many factors can affect whether or not you are able to get to sleep deeply and soundly on any given night.Stress can have a large impact on your ability to relax and subsequently get to sleep. Chronic neurotransmitter deficiencies can make it difficult to get to sleep no matter how hard you try. Nutritional deficiencies can make reduce your body's ability to produce these important brain hormones. Nutritional support for insomnia should include supplements to address each of these factors, including: stress reduction, optimizing neurotransmitter production, addressing potential sleep disorders, and taking supplements to improve overall sleep quality.
Nutritional considerations for insomnia are as follows. Eat foods containing tryptophan at dinner and for a bedtime snack. They include warm milk, bananas, dates, figs, nut butter, tuna, turkey and yogurt. Tryptophan is converted into serotonin, which induces sleep and prevents waking. Avoid taking stimulants, tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, heavy meals and cold medications in the evening. Try lettuce juice with lemon for a sleep inducing drink. It contains an opium-like substance and an anti-cramping agent.
Valerian has been used traditionally for many years as a sedative and alleviator of anxiety. It has many benefits over the use of pharmaceutical sedatives and sleep aids. Valerian does not alter the brain waves that occur as a part of normal sleep patterns. Therefore the sleep that you get after taking valerian is just as restful as normal sleep.
Additionally valerian does not give you a "hangover" the morning after you use it. Valerian's chemical components, the valepotriates, valerianic acids and pungent oils, relax the central nervous system by binding to the same receptors that are used by sedative medications. They also relax the gastrointestinal tract and skeletal muscles. Valerian can be used for restless leg syndrome and muscle spasms. It can also be used for stress and tension associated with PMS.
insomnia
Nothing replaces a good night's sleep. When you wake up after one, you feel refreshed, energized, motivated and happy. When you wake after tossing and turning for most of the night, you can feel the exact opposite. Unfortunately for a lot of people, they will often awake feeling as if they hadn't slept at all. Insomnia or, habitual sleeplessness, affects approximately one in ten individuals and becomes more common as we age. It can involve the inability to fall asleep or the inability to stay asleep. Causes of insomnia are, use of stimulants like caffeine or antihistamine, evening eating, evening exercise, shift work, an uncomfortable sleep environment, a weak bladder, worry, grief or stress. Chronic insomnia is usually caused by a medical condition such as hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, restless leg syndrome, arthritis, breathing disorders, indigestion or sleep apnea. Half of all chronic insomniacs suffer from depression or another psychological disorder.
We need deep and sound sleep to allow both our bodies and our minds to recuperate from the challenges and (often) stress of our daily lives. When we don't get enough good quality sleep, it affects our body in many ways. Many bodily processes are regulated by sleep for example production of certain neurotransmitters and hormones. If the specific glands and cells do not receive the correct messages produced by sleeping, then the healthy amount of these important substances may not be produced. Depression may result in the case of neurotransmitter deficiency. Fatigue or anxiety may result in the case of insufficient adrenal or thyroid hormones. Feeling tired frequently can reduce someone's enjoyment of life.
Many factors can affect whether or not you are able to get to sleep deeply and soundly on any given night.Stress can have a large impact on your ability to relax and subsequently get to sleep. Chronic neurotransmitter deficiencies can make it difficult to get to sleep no matter how hard you try. Nutritional deficiencies can make reduce your body's ability to produce these important brain hormones. Nutritional support for insomnia should include supplements to address each of these factors, including: stress reduction, optimizing neurotransmitter production, addressing potential sleep disorders, and taking supplements to improve overall sleep quality.
Nutritional considerations for insomnia are as follows. Eat foods containing tryptophan at dinner and for a bedtime snack. They include warm milk, bananas, dates, figs, nut butter, tuna, turkey and yogurt. Tryptophan is converted into serotonin, which induces sleep and prevents waking. Avoid taking stimulants, tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, heavy meals and cold medications in the evening. Try lettuce juice with lemon for a sleep inducing drink. It contains an opium-like substance and an anti-cramping agent.
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