Herbal Sleeping Aid

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NightCalm^TM is a herbal sleeping aid for those who are suffering from insomnia. If you have problems sleeping well often, you will find NightCalm to be a natural remedy for insomnia or sleeplessness. Being deprived of proper sleep over a period of time can lead to many long term health problems.

Insomnia or sleeplessness affects about 10% of adults in America. It is a sleep disorder characterized by a difficulty in falling asleep and remaining asleep. For some people, insomnia can be short term but there are others who suffer from chronic insomnia which could last for years.

There are various causes of insomnia. It could be due to anxiety, stress or depression. The use of certain medications such as antihistamines, stimulants, amphetamines, certain types of medications for heart and blood pressure problems, can also cause insomnia. Certain medical conditions like backaches, asthma, congestive heart failure, sleep apnea, arthritis, hyperthyroidism, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are also some of the causes of sleeplessness.

Changes to a person's daily routine can also cause insomnia such as changes in work shifts, traveling and pregnancies. Other causes can be attributed to lifestyle habits such as the consumption of alcohol, coffee and smoking, depending on the time and amount consumed.

Lack of adequate sleep can cause many health problems, including mental heath. These problems, if left untreated over a period of time, can eventually lead to various kinds of diseases, other heath problems including mental health. These health problems could be costly to seek remedies for or lead to long term adverse health effects or dependence on doctor's prescribed medications.

Daily effects of insomnia or sleeplessness can cause fatigue, inability to concentrate, irritability, depression, anxiety, loss of appetite, headaches and a weakened immune system. Have you noticed that you tend to catch the flu virus easily when you are feeling tired?

A constant inability to concentrate can lead to serious or frequent mistakes that can cause a person to lose a job. Irritability can cause quarrels and misunderstandings with colleagues and family members which can lead to strained relationship problems and depression.

NightCalm^TM is a 100% natural herbal sleep aid that contains a whopping 200mg of 5-HTP, among other natural ingredients. 5-HTP is a naturally occurring acid found in the body. It is used as a treatment for insomnia, depression, anxiety and obesity.

5-HTP stimulates the production of serotonin in the brain. Low levels of serotonin have been linked to insomnia, altered mood, depression, headaches, PMS, fibromyalgia and chronic pain.

Serotonin is needed to produce melatonin, a hormone which regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin is the hormone responsible for helping a person to sleep and is activated during darkness.

NightCalm contains 200 mg of 5-HTP which is derived from the Griffonia simplicifolia, a plant found in West & Central Africa. Griffonia simplicifolia is a natural source of 5HTP. Other natural ingredients found in NightCalm are niacin, vitamin B6, magnesium, Valerian root, lemon balm and folic acid. All of these ingredients collectively makes NightCalm a very effective natural herbal sleeping aid supplement. A description of all these ingredients can be found on NightCalm's website.

Ingredients of NightCalm

Ingredients of NightCalm, A Herbal Sleep Aid

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NightCalm is a herbal sleep aid. The main ingredient of NightCalm is a whooping 200mg of 5-HTP, which is derived from the Griffonia simplicifolia, a plant with black pods and greenish flowers native to Central and West Africa that has been used for many years as a natural remedy for insomnia.

5-HTP, also known as oxitriptan, is a naturally occurring acid found in the body. It is used as a treatment for insomnia, depression, anxiety and obesity. 5-HTP stimulates the production of serotonin in the brain. Low levels of serotonin have been linked to insomnia, depression, altered mood, fibromyalgia, headaches, PMS, and chronic pain.

Serotonin is needed to produce melatonin, a hormone which regulates sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin is activated during darkness and is secreted at night when you sleep. It is the hormone responsible for helping a person to sleep.

The other ingredients that help to enhance the effectiveness of NightCalm as a natural remedy for insomnia are:

Niacin
Niacin, also known as Vitamin B-3, helps you relax naturally and get to sleep much easier and faster at night. Niacin helps your adrenal glands make a variety of sex and stress-related hormones. It’s also effective in helping to improve circulation and reducing cholesterol levels in your blood.

Vitamin B6
Lack of vitamin B6 is similar to the effect of serotonin depletion. Low levels of serotonin have been linked to insomnia, depression and altered mood. Serotonin is required to produce melatonin, the hormone that helps you to fall asleep. To produce serotonin, your body needs adequate vitamin B6. Also, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B3 (Niacin) work together to produce serotonin, which is essential for restful sleep. Vitamin B6 can help to prevent insomnia.

Magnesium
Research has shown that Magnesium can help induce sleep. Magnesium deficiency can cause nervousness which obviously will make it difficult for you to fall sleep. Also, studies show that low levels of magnesium can cause you to wake more often during the night leading to shallower sleep.

Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain and it helps to control your sleep and wake cycles. As the production of melatonin is very much affected by the presence of light, it is activated during darkness and the level of melatonin drop in the early morning. The level of natural melatonin in the body gradually drop with age and some older people peoduce very small amounts of it or even none at all. Research has shown that decreased melatonin production can cause sleep disturbances including insomnia, poor sleep pattern and wakefulness.

Valerian Root
Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), is used as a herbal sleep aid for centuries to promote calm, decrease levels of anxiety and stress, and enhance sleep. In a 1982 double-blind crossover study of 128 subjects, valerian root was found to improve the overall quality of sleep in test subjects and to be as effective as a sedative for insomnia.

Lemon Balm
Native to Europe, lemon balm is considered a "calming" herb and has been used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety and promote sleep. In a study of lemon balm at Northumbria University in England, students were tested for weeks while using either Lemon balm or a placebo. The students who took lemon balm did significantly better on the tests and were noted to be calmer and less stressed during the tests.

Folic Acid
Folic acid, otherwise known as Vitamin B9, helps regulate sleep, mood and appetite. Adequate folic acid is vital for dopamine and serotonin, which are two neurotransmitters which responsible for your brain's involvement in how well you sleep.

With a powerful synergistic mix of the most proven and effective natural ingredients, NightCalm will prove to be a one of the best herbal sleep aid to help you get rid of your sleepless nights.