Tag: Valerian

Valerian works as a sleep aid, relieves menstrual cramps, and reduces the frequency and intensity of hot flashes during menopause. It also counters stress, eases anxiety, and helps tackle obsessive-compulsive disorder. It may ease hyperactivity and improve focus, concentration, and memory too. As a sedative, it's often used as adjuvant remedy for several conditions like arthritis and cancer.

Jaw clenching or teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a very common problem many people suffer from. Nearly 1 in 3 people suffer...

Establish a regular time for bed, sleep on your back, minimize lighting and avoid excess mental activity, medications, sleeping pills, caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Chamomile and Lavender essential oils in a warm bath before bed, can help you relax. Hops, Passion Flower, Skullcap and Valerian have a calming effect. An hour of sleep before midnight is worth two hours of sleep after midnight.

Melatonin supplements help the body adjust to new surroundings. Take 0.5 mg tablet once a day for three nights, an hour before bedtime. Adjust your sleeping patterns to the destination time before travelling. Try homeopathic remedies like No Jet Lag which works for anxiety and sleep. Also Valerian herb helps prevent morning grogginess and is not addictive.