2006-12-20 12:12:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Tylenol PM
2006-12-20 12:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by tiny_tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Melatonin is the all-natural nightcap. It's secreted by the pineal gland, a pea-size structure at the center of the brain, as our eyes register the fall of darkness.
"At night melatonin is produced to help our bodies regulate our sleep-wake cycles. The amount of it produced by our body seems to lessen as we get older. Scientists believe this may be why young people have less problem sleeping than older people.
"Studies suggest that... supplements can hasten sleep and ease jet lag, without the hazards or side effects of prescription sleeping pills."
It may have many other uses and has been reported to make people feel better, strengthen the immune system, and reduce free radicals in the body. Current research is underway to determine it's effect as an anti-oxidant, immno-modulator in cancer, delayed sleep-phase disorders, and jet lag. Tests are still under way so there is much to still be learned about it and its effects on the human body. Travelers and people suffering from mild sleep disorders.
According to the article, a typical comment from discussion groups on the Internet is, "'Folks, I've tried it and it's great. It has ...restored my sleep cycle, given me lots of energy.'" (6 Nov. 1995, p. 60-63)
2006-12-20 20:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work nights (sleep during the day) and the best thing I've found is a natural supplement called melatonin. I take the lowest dosage (1 mg) because it works well for me.
An eye mask and ear plugs also help tremendously!!!!
2006-12-20 20:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by OnlyMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an over the counter - tylenol pm works but you may want to take only one - you may wake up tired. For prescription Ambien but take right when you get in bed - people have been known to get up and do things they can't remember (like eat, drive, etc) scary!
2006-12-20 20:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of painkillers that make you drowsy. Or you can get a prescription for a non habit forming sleep aid.
2006-12-20 20:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by Antonia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm milk
Chammomile tea
Sleepytime tea (Celestial Seasonings)
Valerian Root capsules
Lavender linen spray
2006-12-20 20:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by not yet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
150 Rum works quite well for me
2006-12-20 21:32:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try some sleeping pills but first consult your PCP
2006-12-20 20:20:42 · answer #8 · answered by jamaica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A knock on the head!
2006-12-20 20:15:05 · answer #9 · answered by Wen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm milk? works for me.
2006-12-20 20:16:28 · answer #10 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋