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Sorry about my long away period *grins* My mortal life took a small toll on me and I got busy and then a tad sick with a cold so had to tend to these matters LOL

Sleep disorders.

Ah yes I know of this. I have the same problem as you Daywalker.

I do have some remedies that have been quite helpful to me.

Chamomile tea: this is a wonder herb hehehe It helps you relax and fal asleep when insomnia hits you. For those who cannot stomache Chamomile there are many products with Chamomile in it that are available. Sleepy Time by Celestial Seasonings is one I used to drink. I also used to drin one called Berry soemthig other it tastes like strawberries and wow does it put yu to sleep peacefully.But the Celestial Seasoning Sleepy Time I found it quite helpful although now I hate the taste LOL
Tazo tea. Now this is my favorite one. It does not have that biter taste Chamomile tea has as it is a blend with other herbs in it andi t helps me fall asleep like a baby. You might want to try different brands and see which one best suits you. I do enjoy Vanilla Chamomile or Honey Chamomile as it breaks the taste of the chamomiel and melows it out nicely or simply add honey to your Chamomile tea *winks*I cannot find my Tazo Tea *pouts* but am still searching.

Lavender: Lavender helps one to relax and feel calm it is also a good sleep aide. You might even try a product you can buy in the local drug stores called Bliss Bubble Bath (Aptly names beleive me MMMMM hehehe). It has a combination of chamomile and lavender in it and when I bath in it I feel just relaxed enough to fall asleep peacefully for the night. Lavender is also a very gentle herb and is safe to use even on children.

For those who can try this next herb please give it a shot.

valerian : I cannot take valerian as I discovered rather unpleasantly I am allergic to it (makes note to leave any product with valerian alone) Now there are some wonderful products called: Herbal Gardens (I think that is the name)they make some wonderful bath products wiht a ocmbination of chamomile, lavender and valerian root. Once you bath in this you will have no trouble sleeping. There are also some safe natural herbal sleeping pills made with a combination of Valerian Root and other herbs that help you sleep at ngiht. This is what I cannot take due to the fact it makes me feel I am out of control of my body and it causes me to panick. But for those who have no issues with that I suggest you ask you local pharmacists about natural herbal sleeping pills it may do the trick.

Now for any of these remedies I highly suggest you alternate as you can build an immunity to these as with any other medication.. Also take them as directed on the package for too much will give you side effects you may not want. Chamomile is wonderful however take it in small doses and do not drink to much Chamomile or it can leave you feeling listless and quite aweful. I suggest a cup before bedtime as it will help you sleep well this way.(Hey it also helps sinus problems and will help you breath nicely *winks*)

Also I suggest you stear away from chemical sleeping pills as often they can become quite addictive and can also make you dependant upon them. I stay way form any cafein including chocolate after 8p.m.. I find this will help a bit as it removes stimulation from my body LOL Oh sugar too *winks*

Hope these help and as with any meds take them safely and do not over use them. Only use these if necessary *smiles*

Be well and walk in peace

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