Skip the Sleeping Pills -- These 6 All-Natural Herbs Can Ease Your Insomnia

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  Posted by gottfried Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:51pm PST

  yea, hops might make your pillow smell like marijuana as a brewer I know how delicous they smell. The reason europe changed from brewing with yarrow and mugwort to hops was because the old hers were stimulants and like drinking redbull and vodka the people would be drunk and hyper, a bad combo. Hops made them nice and mellow.

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  Posted by Thebigkate Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:53pm PST

  This is silly "new age" babble! You obviously do not understand or "get" the issue of Sleep Disorders! They cannot be "cured" by Valerian root or lavendar. And, in fact, there really is no known cure for most sleep disorders as yet--though there has been much progress in the last 5 years.

  A good book to read if you really want to understand sleep disorders is: "The Promise of Sleep" by William Dement. He was the chairman of the Stanford Sleep Laboratory and deciphered the meaning of REM sleep.

  Please stop printing this drivel! It could be harmful! People with major sleep problems should consult a sleep clinic--not take herbs!

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  Posted by the teacher Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:53pm PST

  Have tried them all with little or no luck. Valerian root does the best job, but I find Melatonin to work faster. I need something to allow me to sleep through the night.

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  Posted by Dan Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:54pm PST

  I know of a different herb that is perfect for this sort of problem!:)....just dont tell johnny law....he frowns on it...shhhhh!

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  Posted by KatK Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:55pm PST

  For me, nutmeg works better than the things on here that I've tried.

  (Valerian root, lavender, chamomile and celery)

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  Posted by Cat D Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:55pm PST

  Couldn't agree more with you, fairyfair!!!! Drug interactions can be really serious. Even touching some herbs can cause interactions with your prescription drugs (the oils from the herbs can absorb through your skin)! Best thing to do is to do some research first with a medical professional.

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  Posted by aldo Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:55pm PST

  Ya or you can just rip a bong that always helps me

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  Posted by Joe Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:56pm PST

  ya why did they leave out marijuana? its one of the best ways to get a good sleep.

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  Posted by Walter Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:56pm PST

  You're very glib and reckless in your recommendation of chamomile and valerian root - there are negative aspects to both of these and the internet is full of cautionary tales about both of these "natural" products. In fact, serious side effects have occurred in some individuals who take either of these & there have been even more serious side effects when either or both of these are mixed with other herbal medications and/or pharmaceuticals.

  Your idiotic links that are attached to each are totally useless and don't serve anything. I feel this entire article was written by some bimbo who's still in junior high.

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  Posted by Fruity Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:56pm PST

  Thanks for the tips. I didn't realize celery was loaded with sedatives. Good to know.

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