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Natural Health
It is not uncommon for sleep issues to come about from seasonal change. Here is some helpful info from Herbalist Lynn Murdock:
Many people today experience insomnia and simply do not get the required amount of sleep needed to function properly throughout the day. Not getting enough sleep can cause many illnesses, danger of falling asleep while driving, making errors at work,loss of motivation & energy to exercise, among many other problems.
Some of the reasons for insomnia include anxiety, nervousness, over active mind (thinking about what needs to be done the next day, etc.), pain, heart palpitations & worry.
Taking medication to remedy this can cause side effects which many people don't want to deal with. So what can you take that is more gentle yet effective?
Try Valerian root tincture.
What is Valerian root known for?
Nerve tonic
Nerve sedative
For insomnia, muscle tension, nervous excitement, anxiety, pain
Palpitations, (both nervous and cardiac)
High blood pressure (slows & calms the action of the heart while increasing it's force)
Cerebral sedative
Antispasmodic
Tincture of the fresh root is the most reliable form which is the only way it is made at Earth, Wind & Fire Farm
Dose: 1-2 tsp. diluted in water three times per day or as often as needed.
Keep it beside the bed & take it often until you fall asleep.
Contraindications:
Can take high doses for up to 3 weeks, then take a break before continuing.
Do not take Valerian root in combination with insomnia or anxiety medications or anti-anxiety herbs such as Kava or St. John'swort.
Lynn can be reached at herbalady@sbcglobal.net. I will be making an herb pick-up at her farm this weekend, so feel free to shoot me a message for an order.
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