Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 try a valerian root capsule with that melatonin. Works like a charm. Flo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Orthonine, Where I tried that from Dr. Hulda Clarkes advice and my god when I was experiencing those problems did that ever help. i am not sure why it worked but it did. GinaLora <lorah wrote: I have a question about what to take for insomnia. I have not had a GOOD night's sleep in about 15 years or so. I am 46 and had a total hysterectomy at 32. I'm not sure when it started as it has been so long. I have tried everything. For years I used OTC stuff and the last 6 months or so I have been using melatonin. I take one 3 mg tablet before I go to bed. While the products are great at getting me to sleep, they don't KEEP me asleep. What I wouldn't give to be able to sleep until 5 or 6 in the morning instead of 1 or 2. It also doesn't matter what time I go to bed, early, late I've tried it all and am at my wits end. Any help would be most appreciated. Lora for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 You can try GABA powder mixed with a drop of DMSO if you wake around 1:00. If that works but you wake up again later try the 3 mg melatonin again mixed with a drop or two of DMSO. Dave - Lora herbal remedies Thursday, September 29, 2005 4:20 AM Herbal Remedies - Insomnia I have a question about what to take for insomnia. I have not had a GOOD night's sleep in about 15 years or so. I am 46 and had a total hysterectomy at 32. I'm not sure when it started as it has been so long. I have tried everything. For years I used OTC stuff and the last 6 months or so I have been using melatonin. I take one 3 mg tablet before I go to bed. While the products are great at getting me to sleep, they don't KEEP me asleep. What I wouldn't give to be able to sleep until 5 or 6 in the morning instead of 1 or 2. It also doesn't matter what time I go to bed, early, late I've tried it all and am at my wits end. Any help would be most appreciated. Lora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Lora, I use Dr. Christopher's Relax-Eze formula. I don't have a chronic problem, but when I cannot relax and having trouble falling asleep I use this. I take two capsules and sleep soundly for at least 7-8 hours. I have no side effects. I wake up feeling rested. Here's the website. Check under formulas. http://herballegacy.com Irene imclark - Lora herbal remedies 9/29/2005 9:42:11 AM Herbal Remedies - Insomnia I have a question about what to take for insomnia. I have not had a GOOD night's sleep in about 15 years or so. I am 46 and had a total hysterectomy at 32. I'm not sure when it started as it has been so long. I have tried everything. For years I used OTC stuff and the last 6 months or so I have been using melatonin. I take one 3 mg tablet before I go to bed. While the products are great at getting me to sleep, they don't KEEP me asleep. What I wouldn't give to be able to sleep until 5 or 6 in the morning instead of 1 or 2. It also doesn't matter what time I go to bed, early, late I've tried it all and am at my wits end. Any help would be most appreciated. Lora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hi Lora, Do you know Why you do not sleep. So often the " symptoms " are addressed in an attempt to aleviate the distresss, and not the cause. That everyone has occassional insomnia is common. However, a life long pattern, which you seem to have developed is not. best regards, > - > Lora > herbal remedies > Thursday, September 29, 2005 4:20 AM > Herbal Remedies - Insomnia > > > I have a question about what to take for insomnia. > I have not had a GOOD night's sleep in about 15 > years or so. I am 46 and had a total hysterectomy > at 32. I'm not sure when it started as it has been > so long. I have tried everything. For years I used > OTC stuff and the last 6 months or so I have been > using melatonin. I take one 3 mg tablet before I go > to bed. While the products are great at getting me > to sleep, they don't KEEP me asleep. What I > wouldn't give to be able to sleep until 5 or 6 in > the morning instead of 1 or 2. It also doesn't > matter what time I go to bed, early, late I've tried > it all and am at my wits end. Any help would be > most appreciated. > Lora > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the > following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician > before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be > your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are > welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are > exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does > so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting > advice or products from list members, you are > agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold > the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hi, Thank you all for the wonderful advice. No, I am not on estrogen. I took it initally for a couple of months to help with hot flashes and haven't taken it for years. I'll try a few things and let you know what works. Lora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I keep seeing DMSO. What is it? Lora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Have you had your thyroid checked? I was at the point where you are now until I found out that my thyroid was low. I am on thyroid meds (although I would love to eventually get everything working without meds) and they have saved my life. I now sleep through the night. If you get it checked, make sure they check Free T3 and Free T4 - most won't check these and this is what will tell you if you are actually low in these hormones. The TSH and T4 tests that are usually done won't give you the complete picture. If it is your thyroid, you can try natural ways to boost it. >>Message: 1 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 03:20:36 -0500 " Lora " <lorah Insomnia I have a question about what to take for insomnia. I have not had a GOOD night's sleep in about 15 years or so. I am 46 and had a total hysterectomy at 32. I'm not sure when it started as it has been so long. I have tried everything. For years I used OTC stuff and the last 6 months or so I have been using melatonin. I take one 3 mg tablet before I go to bed. While the products are great at getting me to sleep, they don't KEEP me asleep. What I wouldn't give to be able to sleep until 5 or 6 in the morning instead of 1 or 2. It also doesn't matter what time I go to bed, early, late I've tried it all and am at my wits end. Any help would be most appreciated. Lora << Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 No, I have no idea why I don't sleep. I wish I could figure it out! Lora For the Love of Babies, Inc.http://fortheloveofbabies.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Thanks for the info. I've not had my thyroid checked. Lora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Lora, I like to vary the use of insomnia herbs, rarely taking the same thing every night (like melatonin). I think the body somehow " adapts " to the same herb taken all the time. Here is a list of some herbs I have found to be effective: Valerian Chamomile Kava Kava Hulda Clark turned me on to Ornithine, which I have also found to be excellent. Some of my absolute favorites are the TCM formulas: Gui Pi Tang Suan Tsao Ren Tang An Mien Shen These are all available at a Chinese Market. There seems to be one in every town these days. Some of the best Chinese (single) herbs for inducing sleep are Red Sage Root (Dan Shen) Thin-leaf Milkwort Root (Yuan Zhi) .... one of my favorites... Sour Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) According to TCM, restlessness at night indicates excessive Yang, which needs to be balanced with some Yin. You are somehow out of balance if you can't sleep properly. Indeed, you are out of balance if you are sick in any way. The very meaning of the word disease is dis-ease, not at ease, which is what is going on when you can't sleep, you are not at ease, which can lead to more serious manifestions of not being at ease, or dis-eased. Your quest should be balance and harmony, in every aspect of your life. Insomnia is related to the heart. The less sleep, the more workload for the heart. Sometimes, the inability to sleep is symptomatic of a heart issue. herbal remedies , " Lora " <lorah@f...> wrote: > I have a question about what to take for insomnia. I have not had a GOOD night's sleep in about 15 years or so. I am 46 and had a total hysterectomy at 32. I'm not sure when it started as it has been so long. I have tried everything. For years I used OTC stuff and the last 6 months or so I have been using melatonin. I take one 3 mg tablet before I go to bed. While the products are great at getting me to sleep, they don't KEEP me asleep. What I wouldn't give to be able to sleep until 5 or 6 in the morning instead of 1 or 2. It also doesn't matter what time I go to bed, early, late I've tried it all and am at my wits end. Any help would be most appreciated. > Lora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 How true. Which is why I asked Lora if she knew the reason(s) why she cannot sleep. When the Circadian cycle is off balance, usually, there are " other " , sometimes more esoteric considerations or issues that must be explored as they directly affect, or filter down to the physical body. http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic655.htm The very meaning of the > word disease is > dis-ease, not at ease, which is what is going on > when you can't > sleep, you are not at ease, which can lead to more > serious > manifestions of not being at ease, or dis-eased. > Your quest should > be balance and harmony, in every aspect of your > life. Insomnia is > related to the heart. The less sleep, the more > workload for the > heart. Sometimes, the inability to sleep is > symptomatic of a heart > issue. > > > herbal remedies , " Lora " > <lorah@f...> wrote: > > I have a question about what to take for insomnia. > I have not had > a GOOD night's sleep in about 15 years or so. I am > 46 and had a > total hysterectomy at 32. I'm not sure when it > started as it has > been so long. I have tried everything. For years I > used OTC stuff > and the last 6 months or so I have been using > melatonin. I take one > 3 mg tablet before I go to bed. While the products > are great at > getting me to sleep, they don't KEEP me asleep. > What I wouldn't give > to be able to sleep until 5 or 6 in the morning > instead of 1 or 2. > It also doesn't matter what time I go to bed, early, > late I've tried > it all and am at my wits end. Any help would be > most appreciated. > > Lora > > > > > > Best regards, Carol _______________________________ Never Accept Only Two Choices in Life. The problems of Today cannot be solved by the same thinking that created them. -Al Einstein. Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 So, if I am "out of balance" what do I do to get back IN balance? Please forgive my ignorance, but I am clueless! I don't know the reason I can't sleep.... Lora For the Love of Babies, Inc.http://fortheloveofbabies.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Hi Lora, Apparently, your Insomnia is long standing. When it started, something happened in your life. I do not think you are not clueless The question is.....What started it, what event? There is such a thing, an energy within us all called the " Inner Physician " who knows..... --- Lora <lorah wrote: > So, if I am " out of balance " what do I do to get > back IN balance? Please forgive my ignorance, but I > am clueless! I don't know the reason I can't > sleep.... > Lora > For the Love of Babies, Inc. > http://fortheloveofbabies.tripod.com Best regards, Carol _______________________________ Never Accept Only Two Choices in Life. The problems of Today cannot be solved by the same thinking that created them. -Al Einstein. Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 I take Melatonin 6mg every evening right before I go to bed. My GP tried to get me to take it last year when she heard about my wondering around in the middle of the night. I have had trouble sleeping for years, really as long as I can remember. Tried it with 3mg first then decide to give it up, then this spring one of my co-workers said it may boost my immunity after being diagnosed with " connective tissue disorder " with no true diagnoses yet. However, I take the melatonin every evening just as I am going to bed, I still get up during the night and may still wonder around, but I do feel more rested when I do get up. Good luck, Jeanna Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hi Jeanna, I've tried taking 6 mg of melatonin and it has the opposite effect on me. Makes me more restless. I've not tried the valerian yet, but I am going to. I've received lots of great advice and I appreciate it all. Lora For the Love of Babies, Inc.http://fortheloveofbabies.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Magesium is going to intensify any other herb or drug you take. When I was getting off of my buspar (anxiety drug) I would take both at time and it would knock me out! If valerian is helping you........why would you want to add magnesium? I don't know if I would take them both at the same time. Jeanne -------------- Original message -------------- Wendy <bluestone1969 Does anyone have any experience combining magnesiumand valerian for insomnia? If so, what dosage would beappropriate and are there any side effects that Ishould be careful of? Any other remedies that you canrecommend? I love valerian as my dreams are so vividand frequently lucid. Bright blessings,Wendy (Lady WillowRoot Moonflower)http://360./bluestone1969 ________ DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 hallo i did a search in the messages in the group , but i could not find a clear answer.. if you are diagnosed with a hiatal hernia , what would be a good thing to do ?? dr prescribed my husband prilosec - which i told him he shold not take . i recommended ginger + ginger tea . does naybody have any other good suggestions ?? i tried to find something on my own but was not very successful thanks for your help gab in fl Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.12/220 - Release 1/3/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I was supposed to have surgery but i stopped eating after 6 pm and no heavy foods or greasy foods and it went away all by itself, watch what you eat, no hot wings, now i drink ginger tea with cayenne and it doesnt bother me anymore either, i did loos some weight thought too good luck --- gabriele <gcliburn wrote: > hallo > > i did a search in the messages in the group , but i > could not find a clear > answer.. > > > if you are diagnosed with a hiatal hernia , what > would be a good thing to do > ?? dr prescribed my husband prilosec - which i told > him he shold not take . > i recommended ginger + ginger tea . does naybody > have any other good > suggestions ?? i tried to find something on my own > but was not very > successful > > thanks for your help > > gab in fl > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.12/220 - > Release 1/3/2006 > ________ DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Gabriele, A good chiropractor can adjust those, where's Dr. Joe?. fft herbal remedies , " gabriele " <gcliburn@t...> wrote: > > hallo > > i did a search in the messages in the group , but i could not find a clear > answer.. > > > if you are diagnosed with a hiatal hernia , what would be a good thing to do > ?? dr prescribed my husband prilosec - which i told him he shold not take . > i recommended ginger + ginger tea . does naybody have any other good > suggestions ?? i tried to find something on my own but was not very > successful > > thanks for your help > > gab in fl > > > Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.12/220 - Release Date: 1/3/2006 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 herbal remedies , Wendy <bluestone1969> wrote: >I agree with jeanne on the fact why do you need to combine magnesium? I just take valerian as a tea and yes valerian does have side affects it is a sedative so the normal side affects apply no driving heavy machine and can also make you a little on the " high side " if too much is taken. I use about a teaspoon of it in water. Chamolile is relaxing and works well sometimes it just takes some time to work about a half an hour for me. > > > > ________ > DSL – Something to write home about. > Just $16.99/mo. or less. > dsl. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Drink about a glass of either room temperature or slightly warm water when you get out of bed first thing in the morning. (no coffee, tea, juice, cold water --- just warm water. While standing, bring your arms straight out from your sides and bend your elbows so your hands are touching your chest. Then stand up on your toes as high as possible and drop. You should get a pretty good jolt. Drop down like this 10 times in a row. Then, while standing with your arms up, pant short quick breaths for about 15 seconds. The warm water acts like a weight in the stomach. Being, warm, it doesn't cause the stomach to cramp. Instead, it relaxes it. Spreading your arms stretches the diaphragm and opens up that hole in the back. Dropping down on your heels jerks the stomach out of the hole and the panting tighten up the diaphragm muscle to close the hole. If you have a hiatal hernia, you need to do this exercise every day --- not just until everything feels normal. It will also strengthen the area, and make the hiatal hernia less likely to come back. Irene - gabriele herbal remedies 1/4/2006 8:23:12 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - Insomnia if you are diagnosed with a hiatal hernia , what would be a good thing to do ?? dr prescribed my husband prilosec - which i told him he shold not take . i recommended ginger + ginger tea . does naybody have any other good suggestions ?? i tried to find something on my own but was not very successful thanks for your help gab in fl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I've had insomnia issues for quite a while. A large part of it has no doubt been trading futures markets in the middle of the night then being unable to "turn off" my mind to go to sleep. Plus other issues. About three months ago I started taking an herbal sleep supplement called GREAT NIGHT SLEEP. First it was version 3 then the current version 4. I don't think I noticed any results for two or three weeks but then I realized I was sleeping all night.... or at least whatever remained of the night. I now take it every night about 30-45 minutes before going to bed and FWIW my subjective experience is it works quite well. No hangover that I've noticed. Here's the link: http://www.GreatNightSleep4.com Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hi Colleen,I know the devastating effects of Insomnia. I remember going days at a time without sleeping and besides driving you crazy, no it's not good for your health. Again, it's no surprise that doctors know the reason for our illness, yet never take the appropriate healing measures. Sigh.However, relying on allopathic remedies, even temporarily, has its serious drawbacks. One never knows if the person will become addicted, making it very difficult to break the cycle and they may come with their own health threatening side effects. It is best to seek a good naturopath or herbalist in times like these to help in finding a solution.Hugs, interesting. It's what helps keeps us and our forums going! For more info see ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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