Thursday, June 30, 2011

What Non-Prescription Sleep Aids Actually Work?

People who suffer from insomnia need help. Sleep is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle and lack of sleep can affect everything from attitude to physical performance, among other things. However, prescription drugs people nervous because of side effects and the risk of addiction. Therefore, many patients who suffer from insomnia like the idea of ​​sleeping pills over the counter. Many people, I do not know what help is available without a prescription, and wonder how effective it is.

Sleep Aids counter

At the counter, or OTC sleep aids contain antihistamines. While people often use antihistamines to combat allergies, can also promote sleepiness, and therefore the dream. Although there is anecdotal evidence of patients regarding the effectiveness of these pills, claims have been backed by research. In addition, to counter sleep aids have a number of side effects such as daytime drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness, forgetfulness, and dry mouth.

Herbal remedies

If you want to avoid antihistamines, can be searched for herbal treatments. Melatonin, a hormone that regulates body of sleep-wake cycle, is available as a dietary supplement. Research shows that there is indeed Melatonin helps patients with insomnia. However, the dose is important for proper treatment of the disease, and a more detailed study shows that 0.3 mg may be the ideal dosage for most people.

Like the-counter medications, melatonin side effects such as drowsiness, itching and headache. It can also cause problems for people with allergies or immune system problems, so people should not take melatonin. Other herbal treatments, such as tryptophan, chamomile and valerian (among others) have been reported to aid in sleep, but research has been inconclusive as to its effectiveness. The inherent risk of side effects of these herbal remedies must be taken into account.

Other alternatives

While most people think of taking any medication to treat diseases, insomnia there are simple steps that can be performed with little or no risk to the health of the person. First, a person must monitor their diet and exercise to ensure they are not doing things that are counter to rest close to bedtime, such as ingestion of caffeine. Also, people need to book your bed for sleeping. To ensure your brain associates the bed sleeping, you should do all the other activities, including watching television or reading in a different location. Finally, a variety of relaxation techniques, yoga every day progressive relaxation while in bed, help in promoting relaxation.

Despite the wide variety of OTC sleep available to the person locked in the grip of insomnia, people have to avoid most of the treatments before talking to your doctor. Noninvasive changes in general, can be done without risk, but a doctor is the best person to determine what, if any, other treatments are most effective for an individual patient.





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